Although the native tallgrass prairie of the upper Midwest is but a remnant of its former glory, prairie plants, animals and places continue to inspire artists in the 21st century. Below the Surface explored contemporary views of our place and its natural history, infused with overtones of the cultures that now live on the lands that were once a sea of grass. Curated by Lesley Wright, Faulconer Gallery Director. Artists include: Delores De Wilde Bina, Matilda Essig, Barbara Fedeler,Justin Gibbens, Wendy Hollander, Carl Kurtz, Sally Kuzma, Jin Lee, Peggy Macnamara, David Ottenstein, Marguerite Perret, Joseph Scheer, John Spence, Priscilla Steele, Tilly Woodward. Sponsored by Prairie Studies and Iowa Prairie Network.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.