Interference Patterns is an installation of sculptures and documentation at the intersection of art, science, and activism at the nation's largest Superfund site in Butte, America. It is a retrospective of a decade of a place-based practice and conversations outside of the prescribed public engagement process.
This is a solo exhibition in the middle of some of the last remaining exposed mine tailings within the city. This area is simultaneously acutely toxic, bereft of life, and also stunningly beautiful. The copper and zinc salts play with the discarded iron, glass, and bones to form a one of a kind post-industrial mosaic that is echoed in the artwork. A dozen or more sculptures capture a relationship with this place, in this time after it had been deemed beyond repair and preceding its eventual remediation. Years of field-work are represented in the wood, concrete, steel, and found objects assemblages, along with extensive documentation and artifacts.
The installation will be open for viewing from 4-7 pm on Saturday September 23rd with a talk and Q&A around 6. There will be snacks and refreshments available.
You can call me at 406.880.7617 or email montanamaker(at)gmail.com for more information.
The installation will be one day only at the Northside Tailings site (due East of the intersection of Irvine st. and Delaware Ave.). Easy access by foot or by bike on the Silver Bow Walking Trail. Parking is available at the nearby Health and Human Services building on Casey St. Click the button to see the location in a mapping app.
