The Portland Art Museum defines the designers who follow as Activators who “embrace an everyday, personal style that engages with today’s trends and politics.”

Artist: Louie Gong
“Wolf Chucks”
Fabric dye and acrylic on sneakers

Jared Yazzie
“Native Americans Discovered Columbus”
Cotton

Artist: Bunky Echo Hawk
“Triple Threat T-shirt”–cotton and acrylic blend
Nike N7 Shoes
“Painter Pants”

Bunky Echo Hawk
Painting

Artist: Virgil Ortiz
Scarf, Indigene Collection
Silk

Artist: Douglas Miles
“The Original Apache Skateboard”

Artist: Rico Lanaat’ Worl
“Raven and Eagle Skateboard Decks”