APRIL DEBUT
Featuring: Erin E Johnson, Hollis Hern-McCartney, & Susan Vincent
Hollis Hern-McCartney
“As a textile artist, my work is rooted in the beauty and sustainability of upcycled materials with a focus on repurposed silk ties and fabric. Each piece I create tells a story of transformation where forgotten or discarded fabrics are given new life and purpose. The intricate patterns and textures of silk ties provide a rich canvas for exploration.
Through my art, I hope to inspire a deeper connection to the materials we use and the stories they carry while contributing to a more sustainable and mindful world.”
Fire Sprung - Erin E Johnson
Erin is a local Missoula based graphic designer, illustrator, and multimedia artist. Originally from Montana’s capital, Erin grew up across the High-line in various and diverse rural communities- latter starting college in Eastern Montana until she found her way to Missoula. These experiences offered her views into the many ways of life a person could have in the ‘Big Sky’ State. The one thing that was always a constant, was the wonder of the wild places surrounding all of it. Here recent work explored the interplay of geomorphic and organic shapes in animal and nature inspired forms and how they interact in blurring the lines between fiction and reality. She loves to experiment with brining out the optical intrigue that different color combinations have on the eye to; provoke and enamor onlookers. Her artwork predominantly focuses on animal motifs, nature, and outdoor activities; drawing on influences from folklore mythology, cartoons, graphic novels, graphic design, and the playfulness of childhood nastalgia.
Susan Vincent
Susan lives in Missoula and crafts these beautiful textured dreamcatchers. Some of the materials she finds at GAM. She takes special attention to detail and loves finding feathers and taking her time to get them just right. Each sale made helps raise funds for her and her husband who is fighting illness.
