Ezra Tucker, Peeping Tom, acrylic on board, 15 x 40"
J
ackson Hole, Wyoming, has a long tradition
of wildlife enthusiasts visiting the region to
catch a glimpse of some of North America’s
most majestic creatures as well as be inspired by
the vast terrain. To honor that tradition, Trailside
Galleries hosts its annual Wildlife Discovery
exhibition. Pieces in the show primarily focus
on the local wildlife, but also include imagery
of species from around the world.
“With the heighted awareness of global
warming and fragile ecosystems, the genre has
taken on a whole new dimension,” the gallery
explains, “as the artists strive not only to create
an aesthetically pleasing image, but to have
it serve as an educational tool to bring more
awareness to preservation.”
Ezra Tucker will exhibit several of his
acrylic works, including Peeping Tom, which
depicts a wild cat peering out at the wetlands.
Elaborating on the work, Tucker says, “The
beauty of North America’s wetlands is in the
variety of plant and animal species living
in harmony. Conserving the habitats of the
wetlands around the world is a major piece
of the puzzle for the good health of our plant.
Thus the longevity of mankind.”
On a recent trip seeking out source material,
Bonnie Marris had begun by following a large
group of elk cows being escorted down a
mountain by two bulls. “Later that day, alongthe same ridge, were wolf tracks,” Marris recalls.
“I waited and waited. The next day I went back
up and saw them beyond the ridge. As they
gathered, they played. Whining and howling,
tails wagging, they played. The black one was
really pretty in the golden light.” The scene
became her painting Above the Clouds.Wildlife discovery
UPCOMING SHOW
Up to 50 works
March 18-30, 2019
Trailside Galleries
130 E. Broadway Avenue
Jackson Hole, WY 83001
(307) 733-3186
http://www.trailsidegalleries.comSHOW LOCATION JACKSON HOLE, WY
Kyle Sims, Willow Run, oil on canvas, 18 x 38"