Marie Watt Seneca

Marie Watt (born 1967) is a Portland-based artist of Seneca and European-American heritage whose multidisciplinary practice draws on Indigenous traditions, community collaboration, and material culture. She is best known for her large-scale textile works, particularly blanket stacks and sewing circles, which explore themes of history, memory, and collective storytelling. Her work bridges contemporary art and Native American traditions, earning her significant recognition including a MacArthur Fellowship in 2019.