Over the last two years in my position as the Teaching Artist for the Art Mobile of Montana, I have been delighted to get to know the artist Corky Clairmont. Because he lives nearby in Ronan, I asked him to join me at Polson High School. Even though he was busy setting up for his show at the Missoula Art Museum, which opens on April 6th, he made the time to come and talk to high school students with me.
Most of Corky's work is concerned with the environment, and the piece we have is no exception. The imagery, which includes gummy bears, leaves, spiders, and "Indian Head" pennies and nickels, are symbols of displaced animals and people. The Keystone Pipeline is shown as well, signifying all of the ways humans have negatively impacted the environment. See this piece and more at the Missoula Art Museum throughout the month of April.
Thanks to Matt Holmes, Polson High School art teacher for inviting the Art Mobile!
Thanks to Matt Holmes, Polson High School art teacher for inviting the Art Mobile!