Tilke Elkins focuses on the relationships, human and beyond, which determine the ecologies of place in her practice, and seeks to foster collaboration between diverse artists, writers, historians and scientists. She is the founder of Wild Pigment Project, an initiative which promotes ecological balance and regenerative economies through a passion for wild pigments and their cultural histories; and Ground Bright, a subscription program which raises funds for social justice and land stewardship organizations.
Elkins has been researching and working exclusively with mineral, botanical and waste stream-derived pigments as paint since 2007. Based in Eugene, Oregon, she teaches pigment studies across North America, lectures as a visiting artist/scholar at universities, develops publicly engaged programs, and consults with organizations that seek to integrate pigment studies into their curriculums.
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In Conversation: Valmai Howe Elkins and Mark Gordon on the Legacy of Mabel Dodge Luhan
3:30-4:30 pm MST 11 Nov 2022THIS EVENT IS OCCURRING VIRTUALLY - JOIN US ON ZOOM ! In this dynamic dialogue, author Valmai Howe Elkins will share excerpts from and discuss...Read more -
Opening Reception: Summer Show 2021
5 - 7pm 25 Jun 2021form & concept celebrates our annual Summer Show with brand new work by new and returning artists, including 11 new paintings by Carolyn Riman; a...Read more