Ginny Ruffner is an internationally known artist based in Seattle who creates works in a variety of media including painting, metalworking, and glass. Ruffner received her MFA from the University … Continue reading Object of the Week – “The Juggler of My Heart in Person”
In ancient Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of vegetation and was abducted by Hades, the ruler of the underworld. Ancient Romans adopted her cult. In this work, Nancy Mee … Continue reading Object of the Week – “Reconstruction of Pluto and Persephone”
Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace developed their now widely recognizable large fruit sculptures to reflect ideas of abundance, nature, and the rhythm of life. “We needed a symbol; we … Continue reading Object of the Week: “Greengage Plum”
Cappy Thompson first began working with glass when she assisted in a small glass studio in Olympia, Washington. When she moved back to Seattle in the early 1980s, she was … Continue reading Object of the Week – “I Receive a Great Blessing from the Sun and the Moon: I Will Be an Artist and Walk the Path of Beauty”
“I consider myself an African-American Feminist and environmental artist. My approach to producing art is environmentally and politically infused: neither waste humanity nor the gifts of nature. I am primarily … Continue reading Object of the Week – “Baby Face”
Milton Simons was an important Northwest African American artist from the 1940s until his death in 1973. In addition to his skills as a painter, Simons was an educator, poet, … Continue reading Object of the Week – Self Portrait (1969)
The Apsí¡alooke people have enduring relationships with horses. Paraded at the annual Crow Fair Celebration and other special events, horses adorned in beaded regalia demonstrate their value and importance to … Continue reading Object of the Week – Buffalo Horse Medicine
Opening February 1, 2020, The Naturalist & The Trickster: Audubon/RYAN! explores themes related to animals, environmentalism, and conservation. The exhibition features works by RYAN! Feddersen including a large-scale mural … Continue reading An Interview with RYAN! Feddersen
When thinking about French landscapes, the vivid colors and rich textures used by Impressionists (1870-1890) are usually the first that come to mind. These artists, however, were not … Continue reading Object of the Week – Shepherdess and Sheep
Since opening in late July, Bart at TAM: Animating America’s Favorite Family has been a fan favorite. An unauthorized and in-depth look at the process and teamwork needed to create … Continue reading Couch Stories: Visitors Capture Bart at TAM
