Jackson’s elite athletes “Revealed” at LMC; Muse Gallery welcomes “Umwelt”
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
By Kate Balog
Jackson Hole, Wyo.-Folks in Jackson are lucky to share their everyday lives with the world’s greatest snowboarders and skiers - sometimes at the grocery store, on the chairlift or even hitchhiking to the top of The Pass. At the same time, their world-class exploits sparkle and shine in glossy magazines. This Friday, photographer and snowboarder Heather Erson will expose a more playful, intimate and uninhibited side to these athletes in her show “Revealed: Jackson’s Top Skiers and Snowboarders.”
Each athlete spent about 2-3 hours in Erson’s studio. “I used symbolism in my portraits,” Erson said. “I wanted to show something about the personalities of these athletes that isn’t normally seen.” In her black and white portraits, Micah Black, Kit DesLauriers, Julie Zell, Resi Stiegler, Darrell Miller, Bryan Iguchi, Bill Briggs, Lynsey Dyer, Rob Kingwell, Stephen Koch, Tommy Moe and others are captured with their skis, ropes, and children, with or without their clothes, and sometimes jumping, dancing or even hula-hooping. Erson said of her subjects, “Some were shyer than others, but all were great to work with. I developed a special connection with all of them.”
Heather studied journalism at the University of Georgia and then apprenticed for photographers Annie Leibovitz and David Brashears. She decided to create “Reveal” about a year and a half ago. “Each person I photographed calls Jackson their home. I wanted to document this group of people living in Jackson at this time and capture a moment in Jackson’s history.”
This show is uncharted territory for Lyndsay McCandless, the owner of the hosting gallery. She said, “I have received a few ‘bro-bra’ comments about me hosting this show in my gallery space, but it makes perfect sense as I explore our unique Jackson community and culture through art.” “Revealed” closes a year notorious for the advancement of a new Jackson art culture, and McCandless’s support of this show is more evidence that the area’s art scene is evolving from traditional Western into something more eclectic.
This new culture combines contemporary styles and subject matter specific to this area such as extreme mountain sports, wildlife and landscapes. McCandless said, “This show is the first time that I know of [in which] the two Jackson cultures of art and athleticism have come together in such a powerful and dynamic way.”
The “Revealed: Jackson’s Top Skiers and Snowboarders” exhibition party will take place from 6-10 p.m. on Friday at Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary, 130 S. Jackson St. The suggested donation is $5 and part of the proceeds will benefit Teton County Search and Rescue. Front Street Productions will host a holiday afterparty with live DJs at Jackson Hole Playhouse, 145 West Deloney. There is a $10 cover.
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Painter Bernd Haussmann has been commercially successful for 15 years, with shows in major American art centers like New York. Remote Jackson caught his eye because of its proximity to nature and the community’s concern with environmental causes.
Environmental issues have always been important to Haussmann. Global warming was an issue discussed in Germany, where he grew up, as early as 30 years ago. Haussmann’s biggest project at the moment is “Umwelt.” This German word for “environment” is the title of a future traveling exhibition of his work, composed largely of oil and mixed media on canvas or metal surfaces. Jacksonites can find samples of “Umwelt” at Muse but the complete show will visit nonprofit venues only.
Its purpose is to show how different environments overlap. Muse Gallery is located at 62 S Glenwood St. and is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon-Sun. Viewing is free.
Courtesy photo Kit DesLauriers feels “freedom” after completing her goal to ski from the highest summits on all seven continents.PERMALINK:
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