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statue of a horned figure

Biblio Art Project

In 2015 three members of the Artists’ Association of Nantucket came to the Nantucket Atheneum and explored the building  looking for inspiration among the library’s treasure trove of art and artifacts relating to Nantucket’s amazing history.

The three artists, Dani Henke, D. Clyde Myers and Russell Wieland, then created artwork inspired by what they found. As part of the project, three videographers captured their creativity and sat them down to discuss their process and the things that inspire them.

The artwork and films were on display at the Artist’s Association of Nantucket and at the Nantucket Atheneum in the Fall of 2015.

Dani Henke

statue of a horned figure

Inspiration: Figure Head
Dani Henke
Ceramics

D. Clyde Myers

Prints of Stereoscope, Basket Mold, Typewriter & Whale Ear

Inspiration: Stereoscope, Basket Mold, Typewriter & Whale Ear
D. Clyde Myers
Photography

Russell Wieland

Textured Pattern

Inspiration: Whaling Log
Russell Wieland
Mixed Media