🗓 May 14–Jun 20, 2026
🎟️ FREE
✨ Raven Chacon's exhibition Scores for Coming Storms at Sikkema Malloy Jenkins in New York presents a large-scale visual score, a sound installation, and ink drawings by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Navajo composer and installation artist. The exhibition centers on American Ledger No. 1, a graphite score drawn directly onto the gallery wall recounting the creation story of the United States, alongside Storm Pattern, a textile score and multi-channel sound installation composed of drone recordings from the Standing Rock Oceti Sakowin camp on Thanksgiving weekend 2016.
Attending Raven Chacon's Scores for Coming Storms exhibition offers a profound journey into the fusion of sound art and visual expression, deeply rooted in Indigenous cultural narratives. As a visitor, you can experience American Ledger No. 1, a captivating graphite score applied directly onto the gallery wall, which interprets the creation story of the United States through a unique artistic lens. The multi-channel sound installation, Storm Pattern, enriches the experience by incorporating drone recordings from the historic Standing Rock Oceti Sakowin camp captured during Thanksgiving weekend in 2016, a powerful moment of environmental and cultural activism. This use of sound intertwines history and art, providing a visceral connection to contemporary Indigenous protest movements. What sets this exhibition apart is its multidisciplinary approach — blending traditional drawing techniques with experimental soundscapes and textile art, inviting visitors to engage with the work on multiple sensory levels. This immersive setup encourages deep reflection on American history and Indigenous identity through both visual and auditory stimuli. Moreover, the exhibition being free and hosted in New York City’s vibrant art scene allows broad accessibility for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike. Whether you are passionate about contemporary art, interested in Native American issues, or curious about experimental sound installations, Scores for Coming Storms offers an evocative and educational experience. In my personal visit, I found the integration of drone sound recordings with visual scores particularly moving—highlighting how art can serve as a form of storytelling and preservation of collective memory. It’s more than just an exhibition; it's a dialogue between past and present, artist and audience, and sound and sight. For anyone planning to visit, allow time to absorb each element thoughtfully and consider the broader context surrounding the pieces.


































































































