I'm a fly angler and artist living in Minnesota. Inspiration for my work comes from my time on the water, in the woods, and roaming fields. I take the observations, experiences, and ideas gained back to my studio to be translated into images and objects.
Materially my work consists of various media for drawing and sculptural elements of wood, tarps, bungee cords and duct tape. The subject matter is fused with counter-culture aesthetics that have shaped me.
The work acts as an expression of where my life collides with the raw elements of nature. I specifically avoid applying too much prescriptive meaning to the work, and allow the inspiration to create to drive the forms and outcomes. I'm far more interested in generating questions and visceral reactions vs. providing conclusions.
Photo: Mike Thienes
Water Sabbath is the collaborative project between Mike Thienes (Filmmaker) and Jake Keeler (Visual Artist) It explores the idea of water and the outdoors as filters that generate creativity, peace, and meaning beyond the daily grind.
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