Shumla's Past, Present, and Future | February 2023 Lunch & Learn

Shumla has had a long and storied history. In fact, this month we are celebrating Shumla’s 25th Anniversary! In this Lunch and Learn, Executive Director Jessica Hamlin will share pictures and stories of Shumla’s beginnings, our years of growth and impact, where we are today and where we are headed in our next great 25 years. Join us for a trip down memory lane and a glimpse into the future.
This Lunch & Learn was originally presented on February 15, 2023.
Check out Shumla's Lunch & Learn schedule and new topics on our website: shumla.org/education/lunchand...

[@rljatfrogpondschool7283]

If I was looking at this mural up close I would wonder if the rock that they painted on was prepared in any way such as sharp edges made soft by grinding a little bit because I have a tendency to see the images that are on the stone I can sort of look past all color just to be looking for the possible image that was on the stone so I would have to be up close to see if this stone wall was prepared before it was painted on the first time

[@rljatfrogpondschool7283]

I'm sure you folks can't afford this but I would love to see a gigantic building with this complete Muriel done in mosaics inside that building

[@shumlaarchaeologicalcenter]

Thank you for your comment! We have not seen evidence of the Indigenous artists intentionally smoothing or grinding the physical surface of the limestone walls prior to painting. The limestone surfaces under the paint appear to have the same texture as the surrounding areas of the shelter without paint. We have noted some examples of where the artists incorporated natural features of the rock wall into the painting-- using the rough texture of the shelter wall as part of the composition.

[@rljatfrogpondschool7283]

I made a video to sort of introduce myself... Joanna will download it for me this weekend... I will be talking to you guys in that video.... smiles