Next week, sculptor Tom Hill returns to the Woodson Art Museum for a multi-week residency, and he’d like to work with you!
Tom invites visitors and community members to create wire birds, which will comprise a large flock, reflecting the impact of creative collaboration.
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Tom Hill, Murmuration model, 2021, wire
Birds in Art devotees and fans of Tom’s work know the artist embraces the opportunities and challenges of depicting movement in his sculpture. A running heron featured in the 2018 Birds in Art exhibition and his 2021 sculpture Fight Scene (after Hiro) are two dynamic and energy-filled examples of these efforts.
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Tom Hill, Puppet, 2021, painted wood, metal, wire, and string
Months ago, Tom sent me an email describing his desire to capture the aerial spectacle of a starling murmuration in sculpture, suggesting that a collaborative project and large-scale installation could make for a compelling residency. It didn’t take long for the Woodson staff to embrace the idea and start brainstorming.
Tom’s residency includes a weekend workshop incorporating movement and mixed-media sculpture to create puppets. Also, an interdisciplinary evening program, co-presented with Dr. Stan Temple, explores the science behind murmurations and the artwork it inspires.
Tom and I hope to see you during his residency, both in the community and at the Museum, for fearless and fun art making in celebration of birds.