Wilding, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith

The first posthumous exhibition of the work of the artist, activist, educator and curator Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation.
This exhibition was conceived in conversation with the artist before her sad and sudden death in 2025, and will be the first time her work has been seen in Scotland.
The exhibition’s title came from the artist, who wanted the exhibition to engage with the history and politics of land stewardship. Her tribe has links with Scotland through Charles Duncan McDonald (1897– 1995), whose grandfather emigrated from Scotland in 1838.
The exhibition includes a large canoe sculpture made by the artist especially for the Fruitmarket, together with a selection of paintings from throughout her career. It offers the opportunity to get to know the compelling work of this artist attuned to the importance of paying attention and taking action.