Free and Wild: Horses of the Numu: Photography Exhibition Hosted by The Patricia Qualls Gallery
"The gallery has always been a space for truth and beauty, but today it is a sanctuary for a legacy. By hosting Marni and Sheila’s work, we aren't just exhibiting art—we are holding space for the Numu ancestors and ensuring their home in the Eastern Sierras remains their own."
— Patricia Qualls
From May 1st to May 8th, the Patricia Qualls Contemporary Art Gallery is proud to present a collection of photography that is as much an act of preservation as it is an artistic tribute. Free and Wild: The Horses of the Numu takes you into the heart of the Eastern Sierras, where the high desert meets the horizon and a sacred legacy still roams free.
In the language of the Northern Paiute, Numu means “The People.” To the tribes of the region, these wild horses are not merely wildlife; they are kin—a living connection to the land, the spirit, and the ancestors. Yet today, this connection is under threat. These herds face federal plans that seek to uproot them from the ancestral lands they have inhabited for generations.
Through the evocative lenses of Canadian photographer Marni Grossman and Sheila Georis, this exhibition captures the raw majesty of a herd at a crossroads. Every image serves as a witness to their grace and a plea for their right to remain home.
Your attendance is a stand for their survival. This is a non-profit event, with proceeds donated to the Indigenous Wild Horse Society. Your support directly funds indigenous-led stewardship and the fight to keep the spirit of the Eastern Sierras wild, protected, and free.
To learn more or donate please visit:
www.indigenouswildhorsesociety.com
To view more of Marni's Work please visit:
www.freeandwild.org
“Free and Wild: The Horses of the Numu” to Open at Patricia Qualls Contemporary Art
CARMEL, CA — Patricia Qualls Contemporary Art is honored to present “Free and Wild: The Horses of the Numu,” a striking photography exhibition that serves as both a cultural preservation effort and an artistic tribute. The exhibition will run from May 1 to May 8, Opening reception information to follow.
The exhibition takes viewers into the heart of the Eastern Sierra, where the high desert meets the horizon and the sacred legacy of the wild horse still roams free. In the language of the Northern Paiute, Numu means “The People.” To the Indigenous tribes of the region, these horses are not merely wildlife; they are kin—a living connection to the land, the spirit, and the ancestors.
Through the evocative lenses of Canadian wildlife photographer Marni Grossman and Sheila Georgis, the collection captures the raw majesty of a herd at a crossroads. Today, these herds face federal plans that seek to uproot them from their ancestral lands. Every image in the exhibition serves as a witness to their grace and a plea for their right to remain home.
“Free and Wild” is a non-profit event. All proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to the Indigenous Wild Horse Society. These funds directly support indigenous-led stewardship and the legal and environmental fight to keep the spirit of the Eastern Sierra wild, protected, and free.
To learn more or donate please visit:
www.indigenouswildhorsesociety.com
To view more of Marni's Work please visit:
www.freeandwild.org