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Brooke Atherton, the YAM's Current Artist-in-Residence
Brooke Atherton notes that her "textile art is a visual record of my journey across the North American West. One of my interests is in the marks that natural forces, such as fire and water, leave on fabrics. I use earth and plant pigments and a diverse range of objects found in my travels to reference the impact humans have in the landscape. I then piece, layer, and stitch the surfaces into maps and calendars and journals that reflect this exploration. It gives my work a strong sense of place." Brooke's works are rich visual memory banks unlimited by any convention interpretation of "fiber." The works are intense and sensitive in their use of color and include found objects that reflect a moment or place. Stop by during the YAM's regular hours, pick up a key card at the front desk, and go on over to the Visible Vault to watch Brooke work, through January 2012. Brooke will lead a snow-dyeing workshop at the YAM on Saturday, January 28, at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required...pick up an Experience Art adult workshop flyer.
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Brian Keith Scott, Second Artist-in-Residence
Brian Keith Scott worked onsite from February through July 2011. Scott's work is familiar to Billings's audiences--he is a frequent contributor to the annual Art Auction, and the YAM hosted a solo exhibition of his work in 2007. Scott works in metal and glass. During his time as the YAM's artist-in-residence, he completed several kiln-casting projects and cold glass and metal works. Scott is enthusiastic about the Yellowstone Art Museum and found the interaction between visitors and himself to be inspiring.
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Tracy Linder Concludes Inaugural Residency
Comments about the Visible Vault experience:
"The idea of placing a working artist in the art museum is just brilliant. The Visible Vault artist-in-residence program offers both artists and viewers unfettered access behind the scenes. As the artist, I was given an unparalleled glimpse into who attends the museum. I visited with people from all walks of life and benefitted from their candor and insights. I had the pleasure of meeting an environmental writer on her way to trace the Red River. She sat and stared at my work, stating that it fed her. I had a trucker, whose rig broke down in Billings, tell me of the lectures he downloads from UCLA's website that informed him of genetics and cloning. I had several visitors who came to the museum for respite as they were in town for a sick loved one. There were high schoolers on a date, retired couples, families on vacation, business leaders, teachers, arts patrons and advocates and even Senator Tester who stopped in. I had an amazing 9th grade job shadow whose perspective on art was heartening and refreshing. I enjoyed conversing with everyone who came into the studio. I especially appreciated the teenagers and young adults willing to ask questions about being an artist. I will cherish this experience for sometime as it reaffirmed, for me, the need for art and artists in our community."
-Tracy Linder
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