Bill Mitchell

My work revolves around the exploration of systems, patterns, connections and environment. The relationship between humans, other species and the inorganic are the genesis for much of the work. Painting, drawing and printmaking were the early vehicles of expression, with landscape design as a bridge to the current practice. With these insights, passion and dedication to the environment, site specific works are created with natural found objects, embracing their impermanence, sustainability and renew-ability. Part of a long-standing process of expression through immediate, local, available materials. Large scale installations in public spaces are central to the overall work, while some of these land art creations last only briefly returning to the land and documented through photography. Creating art that is outside of the traditional art spaces offers a place for fresh perspective and allows engagement in unexpected places. Drawing continues to support site specific works with concept presentation, studio fabrication details and a place to explore, discover and develop new ideas as well as revisit past ephemeral works. Mixed media and other works on paper complement the land works in a more traditional studio practice. I live and work in Lancaster WI, exhibiting regionally and nationally.

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