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Artist Talk: Nikki McClure - Something About the Sky
Papercut artist, author & illustrator Nikki McClure will take us on a journey through the natural world, place, time, the Salish Sea, and her travels in Japan, among other topics both in conversation with Jenna d’Anna, Senior Manager of Museum Education & Community Engagement, and in a live spoken word performance. Nikki’s numerous books will be available in the Museum Store. Reception and book signing to follow the presentation.
This artist talk accompanies her exhibition of current and past works.
Nikki McClure grew up in Kirkland, WA spending her days watching ants and pretending she was an Artist. She attended the Evergreen State College where she studied ants and drew them (as well as everything else in her environment: birds, trees, flies, nudibranchs) and hung out with Artists. Upon graduating, she worked for the Department of Ecology. After one year, she left and became an Artist, drawing ants and ducks, making record covers for friends and mittens for K records, performing music, all the while dreaming of making books someday. "In 1996 I made my first papercut for my first book, Apple," remarked McClure. "I have been cutting ever since. I now split my time between making a yearly calendar and making children’s books. I become a full-time berry picker in the summer. That is, when I’m not watching birds, hanging out with moss, and swimming in the Salish Sea. I show my artwork and sometimes teach and I am always trying to learn how to do everything better."
She lives in Olympia, WA under cedar trees along the eastern shore of the Southern Salish Sea where she collaborates with her husband Jay T. Scott, a fine woodworker, on lamps and furniture. Her son is a frequent instigator of adventures and inspiration for many books and images.
Guest website/social:
https://www.nikkimcclure.com
Video links:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/artist-reflects-on-the-natural-beauty-of-the-pacific-northwest-with-a-knife-and-paper
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2441152-0
