A wearable art piece by Haines resident Beth Bolander sparked a national conversation on cultural appropriation after it was taken off the runway in Juneau last week.
Bolander’s piece, titled “Doragon,” was influenced by Japanese artwork and fashion and included a gold dragon-like garment and scaled skirt, silk fabric on the arms and geisha-like makeup and hair.
The piece won third place in Juneau’s “Wearable Art 2018” showcase Saturday, Feb. 17, but was pulled from…
