University Museums Launches Midwest Makers Series with Mary Merkel-Hess Exhibition
University Museums at Iowa State University has inaugurated its fall exhibition series, the Midwest Makers Series, with a solo show dedicated to paper artist Mary Merkel-Hess. The exhibition, titled 'Midwest Maker Series: Mary Merkel-Hess,' opened today at the Brunnier Art Museum. Curator Adrienne Gennett praised Merkel-Hess for her role in expanding the artistic possibilities of paper as a material and for embodying Iowa's artistic talent, drawing inspiration from the state's rural landscapes. Merkel-Hess, born in 1949, grew up in rural Iowa, where her connection to the land has deeply influenced her work. The series aims to celebrate Iowa artists and their inventive spirit, highlighting the state's contributions to contemporary art.
Key facts
- The Midwest Makers Series is a fall exhibition series by University Museums at Iowa State University.
- The inaugural exhibition is 'Midwest Maker Series: Mary Merkel-Hess' at the Brunnier Art Museum.
- The exhibition opened today.
- Mary Merkel-Hess is an American paper artist born in 1949.
- Merkel-Hess grew up in rural Iowa.
- Curator Adrienne Gennett commented on Merkel-Hess's impact on paper art and Iowa's artistic community.
- The series focuses on Iowa artists and their inventive spirit.
- The exhibition celebrates Merkel-Hess's work and her inspiration from Iowa's prairies and fields.
Entities
Artists
- Mary Merkel-Hess
Institutions
- University Museums
- Brunnier Art Museum
- Iowa State University
Locations
- Iowa
- United States