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Artist Journal: Leilehua Lanzilotti
Spring 2023 composer-in-residence Leilehua Lanzilotti shares more about the work she is pursuing in residence, a new installation piece co-commissioned by the Noguchi Museum and Sō Percussion, inspired by the work of artist Toshiko Takaezu.
Artist Journal: Alyssa Smith
“Through a personal journey of healing, I've also been exploring the healing properties of various plants - often considered weeds - as well as the energetic properties of color, wanting to visualize the invisible properties of these plants and how they may affect the world around them. ” —Alyssa Smith, 2023 Guest Artist
Art in Flux
“Tusen Takk vibrates with a feeling of creation and refinement, and what is creation but the transition from nothing to something, refinement the transition from something to something better?” —Snowden Wright, 2023 writer-in-residence
Artist Journal: Debra Salopek
Debra Salopek shares her process and inspiration behind her residency project. This body of work is on view in her exhibition Fallen Pieces of the Moon at Commongrounds in Traverse City, March 30-May 14, 2023.
Artist Journal: Ahavani Mullen
Ahavani Mullen reflects on her work and process as she explores the ways subtle energies and ephemeral vibration can be made visible using energetically-charged paint to create fields of color, light, and texture.
Artist Journal: Royce Deans and Angela Saxon
As two printmakers working independently, yet resonating with the collaborative energy of process and practice, Royce Deans and Angela Saxon both found new insights and directions in their monotypes during their time in the studio.
Artist Journal: Marianne Shaneen
August 2021 writer-in-residence Marianne Shaneen reflects on her experience as a resident at Tusen Takk.
Artist Journal: Brianne Farley
“A thousand thanks to Tusen Takk for giving artists financial support and tools and a gorgeous place to stay. A thousand thanks for seeing just as much value in play and growth as in planning and production.”