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A Christmas Message
It is not strange that all cultures have stories to explain how creation was Divinely made. Artists tap into this deeply-held human understanding, drawing from its well the talents, dedication, care, and concern for creating things that are good. In doing so, they participate in the Divine’s creative nature.
Artist Interview: Jinwon Chang
In residence this fall, painter Jinwon Chang offers a ‘behind-the-scenes’ of his time at Tusen Takk and describes how the residency has injected new ideas and fresh perspectives into his artistic practice.
“See You There” Now Available!
July 2021 artist-in-residence Nishiki Sugawara-Beda’s first artist monograph “See You There” is now available for purchase!
Vermont Center for Photography Reopens with “NOW IS ALWAYS”
And just as Vaune’s process combines history with modern materials, so does her series: NOW IS ALWAYS composites photographs taken nearly a century apart, transforming memories into dreams.
Artist Journal: Marianne Shaneen
August 2021 writer-in-residence Marianne Shaneen reflects on her experience as a resident at Tusen Takk.
Seeking Connection
In researching Japanese ink paintings and materials, artist-in-residence Nishiki Sugawara-Beda forged a deeper bond to her own heritage, instilling in her a desire to use her practice to facilitate connections between cultures.
“Artist Spotlight: Nishiki Sugawara-Beda”
“Artist Spotlight: Nishiki Sugwara-Beda” is on view at the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City, MI through August 29, 2021.
Artists on Artists: Martin Brief and Brianne Farley
Artists-in-residence Martin Brief (AIR 2021) and Brianne Farley (Pilot Resident 2020) in conversation about their work, process, and residency projects. Recorded during Martin's residency in spring 2021 at Tusen Takk.
Johnny Coleman in “New Histories, New Futures”
The exhibition at the Transformer Station features work created at Tusen Takk by Johnny Coleman (2020 Pilot AIR).
Building A Confluence: The Photography Collection at Tusen Takk
Artists don’t operate in a vacuum. We build on the shoulders of those who came before us and those working along side us. That’s the way it’s meant to be if you’re interested in making things that have a certain quality. This ever-growing collection of images is here as a resource for Tusen Takk’s guest artists to help them in their efforts to make the intangible tangible.
Tusen Takk: A Place for Photographers
Tusen Takk is a place that’s been especially built by Geoffrey Peckham, our founder, for fellow photographers who want a time and a place to print their work. Though the solitude and the beauty of the surrounding forest and Great Lakes coastline is stunningly beautiful, the real draw of Tusen Takk for photographers is our printmaking capabilities.
Many Ways to Right
Several times over the course of Vaune’s time here in the studio I heard her say, “There are many ways to right.” That’s it. That’s the perspective that changes everything.
The Ice Cometh - A February Reflection
Like much of the best art, music, and writing, this frozen landscape is as beautiful as it is strange. It’s never the same, it’s always changing in surprising ways.
Artist Interview: Dan Webb
A conversation between Pilot Artist Dan Webb and Tusen Takk Founder and Director Geoffrey Peckham
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.”