About this Event
Michael Sherwin's photographic artwork explores the intersections of nature, history, and spirituality, delving into the ways landscapes can hold deep cultural and historical significance. In this presentation, Sherwin will examine how each of his recent projects, such as Vanishing Points, reflect his profound engagement with the land and the places that hold special meaning for him. His work captures the ethereal beauty of these places while also provoking thoughtful consideration of their past and present narratives. Through his lens, Sherwin invites viewers to contemplate the silent stories embedded in the land, challenging us to see beyond the surface and recognize the layers of meaning that shape our understanding of place.
Speaker: Michael Sherwin is an artist currently based in the Appalachian Mountains of northern West Virginia on land that includes ancestral territories of the Shawnee, Lenape (Delaware), Cherokee, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois – the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, Tuscarora), and other Indigenous peoples. Currently, he is a Professor of Art in the School of Art and Design at West Virginia University and Coordinator for the 2D Studio and Global Positioning Studies programs. In July 2021, Sherwin published his first major monograph, Vanishing Points, with Germany-based publisher, Kehrer Verlag.
What to expect: A lecture-style talk.
Who can come: This talk is designed for adult audiences, but children over age 12 are welcome.
Where to meet: Meet at the Blandy library in the Quarters building. Signs will direct you from the front parking lot near the flagpole and information kiosk to the library.
Registration required.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, United States
USD 8.00 to USD 12.00
