Bailey Russel 2024:

About Bailey Russel:

Based in Laramie, Russel is a photographer whose work ranges from traditional tintypes to large-scale camera obscuras to digital landscape and animal photography has been named the 2024 Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources Artist in Residence.

Bailey Russel is a professor of photography at the University of Wyoming. Originally from New Jersey, Bailey received a BA from Princeton University and an MA in Photography from NYU before moving to Laramie, Wyoming in 2011. His photographic work mostly addresses issues of land usage and how this relates to photographic processes. He has worked with digital photography, traditional film processes, room sized camera obscuras, wet plate collodion and other early, alternative methods of image making, pairing them with subjects ranging from the Colorado River expedition of John Wesley Powell to the iconic monuments of the west. Currently, Bailey is working on a photo project about extraction and energy development in Wyoming.

Russel will be visiting at least 4 State Parks and Historic Sites throughout Wyoming. Additionally, the residency consists of the artist producing a community service component in conjunction with their time in the Parks, and will conclude with an exhibit at the Wyoming State Museum in November, showcasing works created throughout the residency.

Bria Hammock 2023:

About Bria Hammock:

Bria Hammock is an accomplished contemporary wilderness artist, known for her mesmerizing works that shine a light on our relationship with and appreciation of nature.

Drawing inspiration from the beauty and complexity of the natural world, Hammock masterfully incorporates elements of realism and abstraction into her pieces. Her color play and skillful execution create a visual feast for the eyes, inviting viewers to delve into the depths of her imagination.

Throughout her career, Hammock has received numerous accolades and recognition for her artistic achievements. Her work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and art shows throughout the west, garnering critical acclaim and earning her a dedicated following of art enthusiasts. Bria lives in Cheyenne, WY and works out of her West Edge studio.

Bria's Blog:

For the next two weeks follow the 2023 Wyoming State Parks Artist-in-Residence, Bria Hammock, trip as she explores and arts in our gorgeous corner of the globe.