artsXchange: A Discussion of Foraged, Found and Recycled Art by Janet Marie Hillis
Thursday | August 17 | 6:30-8 pm
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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A Discussion of Foraged, Found and Recycled Art by Janet Marie Hillis
The artsXchange program, a collaboration between River Arts Alliance (RAA) and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM), continues on Thursday evening, August 17 with this discussion led by RAA member and driftwood artist Janet Marie Hillis.
What is foraged, found and recycled art? It is art that consists of items found in random places, existing in nature, and in items that can be recycled. During this discussion, Janet will present examples of inspirational installations that represent each of these art styles and how it has inspired her as an artist. Come be a part of this event and open your eyes to new possibilities.
This event is free to attend for members of RAA or MMAM, and included with museum admission for others. Registration is required, and space is limited to 25 attendees per program. Register here.
About the host:
Janet Marie Hillis is an Artist located here in Winona, Minnesota. Janet says:
“Driftwood comes from broken trees and is cast away to either crumble to dust, or become part of something new, that is the inspiration of my Driftwood Art. An artform that had its humble beginnings about nine years ago while on a trek to the Apostle Islands in northern Wisconsin. It was on this trip that I began to see these unique pieces of driftwood, not for what they were, but what they could become.
Over the years, I have created numerous pieces, some simple in nature, such as the Heart, to the complex, which is the Life Tree. The Life Tree was recently exhibited at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in a show with the River Arts Alliance of Winona. I have also exhibited in galleries and quaint shops, most recently at Mercy and Grace in Lake City. There is also an installation of my work at the Redwood Valley Hospital in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
As my journey with this unique art form continues, I’m curious to see where it will lead me to next…”
About artsXchange:
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum + River Arts Alliance are coming together to bring you a monthly informal artist exchange – a chance for artists and creatives from across a variety of mediums to gather for inspiration, exploration and exchange at the museum. Each month, a member from River Arts Alliance, a nonprofit that supports and celebrates regional arts and culture, hosts a 90-minute artist meet-up and conversation with an artist, maker, designer, writer, or another creative person.
See more about previous artsXchange events here and here. If you are a River Arts Alliance member interested in hosting a future artsXchange, please contact Arts Administrator Johanna Rupprecht at admin@riverartsalliance.org.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.