Aymar Ccopacatty is an artist, culture bearer, conservator, teacher and community organizer. Through sculpture, textiles, and installation, Ccopacatty’s work used traditional weaving techniques that speak to indigenous knowledge and environmental activism.In addition to his artistic practice, Ccopacatty consults with art institutions, such as the Smithsonian Institution, on collection care. He has a BFA in Sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master of Science with a concentration in Textiles Conservation from the University of Rhode Island.
EDUCATION
MS, Textile Conservation
University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
BFA, Sculpture
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design
RESIDENCIES
2024, Rhode Island School of Design, Artist Research Residency. [Providence, RI]
2021, Independence Seaport Museum [Philadelphia, PA]
2020, Santa Fe Artist Institute [Santa Fe, NM]
2018, Museum of International Folkart [Santa Fe, NM]
2013, VII Bienal SIART [La Paz, Boliva]
2012, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Artist Leadership Program
2021, Independence Seaport Museum [Philadelphia, PA]
2020, Santa Fe Artist Institute [Santa Fe, NM]
2018, Museum of International Folkart [Santa Fe, NM]
2013, VII Bienal SIART [La Paz, Boliva]
2012, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Artist Leadership Program