"Tin as an artistic medium is fairly unusual even though it has surrounded us for many decades. With the surge in interest in environmental conservation, it is no wonder artists have found their way to contribute by recycling tins into artistic expression.
Each of the artists in this show have their own stories of becoming attracted to tin, discovering their own very personal methods of dealing with a difficult material, and, in the process, developing their own styles. In learning more about these artists, it seems most of them are “obsessed” to some degree with the material. They seem to love the process of searching out tins and collecting them (hoarding?). They see some promising detail or color scheme that resonates with their personal vision, but not sure when or where any particular tin will come into “being” as an artwork.
Tin Art, in the hands of these artists, while already being manufactured with bright graphic images, comes through as a reflection of our cultural and social past, though filtered and projected by each artist’s individual vision. We all have a relationship with tin. As we look closely at these artworks, we will also tend to find our own past buried deep within these works."
- Bill Baran-Mickle, Guest Curator
Exhibit runs until June 7th.
To listen to a podcast interview of Jenny Fillius click here
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