her majesty
Through recent archaeological findings we have been able to piece together objects of a lost past. The Sea People living under the Coquille Empire (approx. 15th- 18th century) overthrew Queen Scarlatine in a social and political upheaval from 1789- 1799. The absolute monarchy that ruled the Seas for centuries collapsed. What remains of Queen Scarlatine’s rule are relics from her coronation, which were found hidden in a cave deep in the dark waters of the Pacific Ocean near the Straight of Juan de Fuca. In homage to the Queen, we have recreated some of her favorite delicacies. In a gallery exhibition called Her Majesty, we displayed both the relics and underwater sweets together to tell the story of this nearly forgotten past.
Rachel Rader
photos by Daniel Fox
Rachel Rader
photos by Daniel Fox
