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Winter Lecture Series
The Intersection of Science and Art
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-4482 | foresthistory@mnhs.org
About This Event
Fiber Artist Kristen Anderson will share her creative journey which braids together environmental science, art, and personal story. Her wool felt tapestries, inspired by the natural world, are made with a wet felting technique which she'll demonstrate and have a chance for attendees to have a hands-on experience! She'll share her experiences partnering with the scientific community to create collaborative work and how she uses art to process information and hold the memory of what she's learned.
Speaker Bio:
Kristen Anderson is a feltmaker working with wool to create wet felted tapestries. She is pulled towards ecological stories, often amplifying the work of, and developing collaborative experiences with scientists. The fibers of the wool mimic many of the subjects she explores in her study, from tiny root hairs to the strong layers of earth or bark. Creating art allows her to hold on to teachings, deepen connections, and find a place for processing and insight.
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Saturday, February 27, 2027
The Intersection of Science and Art
Fiber Artist Kristen Anderson will share her creative journey which braids together environmental science, art, and personal story. Her wool felt tapestries, inspired by the natural world, are made with a wet felting technique which she'll demonstrate and have a chance for attendees to have a hands-on experience! She'll share her experiences partnering with the scientific community to create collaborative work and how she uses art to process information and hold the memory of what she's learned.
Speaker Bio:
Kristen Anderson is a feltmaker working with wool to create wet felted tapestries. She is pulled towards ecological stories, often amplifying the work of, and developing collaborative experiences with scientists. The fibers of the wool mimic many of the subjects she explores in her study, from tiny root hairs to the strong layers of earth or bark. Creating art allows her to hold on to teachings, deepen connections, and find a place for processing and insight.
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