Zine

We are working on a special little publication we are calling "Field Notes". Check it out:



Update: Blurb has added Field Notes to it's "Staff Pick" section.

Winter Hibernation

Two months after losing key funding, Teton Artlab will close its gallery in downtown Jackson on December 19th. For more info about this, go here. Please Note: We aren't dissolving the Teton Artlab and will post more information about future plans soon.

While the economy continues to crumble, we will take a break and look to resume programming in Summer 2009 at a soon to be disclosed location. Times are tough, but this project has been a bright spot for many and remains dedicated to assisting contemporary artists with their work and careers.

Ok, enough bad news. Wish we had a video of this from our last opening, but you get the idea. We had a great time in that shithole.

New Views

We republished the Views of Jackson with an introduction by Tammy Christel and alternate cover with "The Paragliders."
Check it out:

Views of Jackson

Second Edition

By Travis Walker

Book Preview

Post New West

We are still thinking about what "post new west" means. In general, it seems to refer to a dissatisfaction with the ruling art regime in your area. Since the world hasn't pinned down what it means to be "post modern", maybe it is better to just check out this video.

Found this video on the Snaz.

Among Other Things

Cary Tijerina's hardback photography book, Among Other Things, has been published by Teton Artlab. Check it out:

Among Other Th...

By Cary Tijerina

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Art Town

Planet Jackson Hole highlighted the Teton Artlab in a cover story about the state of contemporary art in Jackson. Written by Henry Sweets, the piece discusses the trials and tribulations of contemporary artists in JH, and raises questions about the sustainability of the new West movement in our valley. Check it out.

Here at Teton Artlab, we had mixed responses to this article, but ultimately it put some things out there that people have responded to, including the following weeks letter from the editor.

The most important thing is that the paper has started a discussion about the role of contemporary art, both locally and in general, and PJH should be commended for their efforts.

Jackson Hole Music Festival Day 2

Day Two highlights

Robert Randolph lets the crowd know how many brothers are in the audience tonite



I'd hate to be watching the show behind this guy



Ben Harper!



We should be grateful to have an event like this in our backyard, it was really special.

Everyone seemed to have a great time, and for a concert, it had none of the usual concert assholes. Like the drunk dude who pissed on our feet in Denver or the chick who screams the lyrics in your ear while burning your neck with her cigarette. Just a couple of dudes with their log phone.



Photos by Tristan "Bear Arms" Greszko

JH Music Festival Day One

We were there for the first annual Jackson Hole Music Festival, and by all accounts it was an incredible experience. With the exception of Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy's request that they turn the stage around, the artists seemed really into the event. (Well maybe not Brian Wilson so much, see below:)

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy (photo: Tristan Greszko)

Brian Wilson needs his medicine (photo: Tristan Greszko)

Kaki King jammed with Medeski, Martin, and Wood



Hippy-of-the-festival award goes to the dude that brought the log phone. See below:
(photos: Tristan Greszko)

Pitchfork Music Festival Online

Highlights from the recent Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago

Bon Iver


Spiritualized

Photosynth

EARTH—Former vice president Al Gore—who for the past three decades has unsuccessfully attempted to warn humanity of the coming destruction of our planet, only to be mocked and derided by the very people he has tried to save—launched his infant son into space Monday in the faint hope that his only child would reach the safety of another world. See the rest of the story at The Onion.

In less absurd news, Microsoft, purveyor of the thrilling software suite known as Microsoft Office, has been developing a legitimately amazing tool called Photosynth which will, if/when it takes off, totally revolutionize how we share photos and ideas over the Interwebfacenetblogbookspace. I'll let this guy explain further:



Also, Views of Jackson, featuring the work of Travis Walker, will be opening this Friday at Artlab. Rumor has it that there will also be a bungie eagle on display, thanks to a generous loan from the Smithsonian. Don't miss it!

Pilabolous, Animal Collective

Center for the Arts, if you are checking this blog, here are two acts you need to schedule for the theater. We realize these acts are fairly new to you, but trying new things can be really invigorating, trust us on this one. Go ahead, pick up the phone, call their booking agents now!

thanks to Tammy Christel for this one
Pilabolous on Conan



Animal Collective live

O Bar Y

Recently, we accepted an invitation from the Green River Valley Land Trust to photograph several of their land donors, who happen to be owners of some of the most picturesque expanses of the American west. These ranches are home to unique characters, wildlife, and amazing barns. Our project begins at the O Bar Y ranch in Cora, Wyoming. The ranch manager Ron, his wife Lisa, and a ranch hand, Chase, were very generous with their time and patient with our our needs. Backstage photos coming soon.

American Artist

Also, Jackson was in the national news again this week.

Waterfalls

Videos of Oafur Eliasson's Waterfalls, NYC



Olafur Eliasson's Waterfalls in NYC have been the most discussed installation since Christo's The Gates. Both required lots of people that don't normally work together to get along (art and government don't play nicely), but the Gates was funded by Christo & Jean-Claude and Waterfalls is funded bythe taxpayers of NYC.

When government supports the arts, great things happen. Waterfalls were possible because of NYC Mayor Bloomberg's passion for contemporary art. Mayor Giuliani once tried to ban an exhibit and cut off the museum's public funding because it was contained poop. He was found guilty of violating the first amendment in a court of law.

That is what is great about the arts, the freedom to look or not look at it, turn the music off if you don't like it, or just walk away. Public officials shouldn't decide what is art, and America is a place where the freedom to express yourself is important. Even if your medium of choice is poo.

Oh yeah, and check out this wacked out interview with Basquiat. Drugs are bad, m'kay.

Views of Jackson

Teton Artlab has joined the independant publishing revolution. We have been experimenting with blurb.com to create custom books for clients and artists. Our first catalogue has arrived, Travis Walker's Views of Jackson, and is available for purchase online or at Teton Artlab, 135 N. Cache #5 in downtown Jackson, Wyoming. Check it out:

Views of Jackson

Paintings by Travis...

By Travis Walker

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Igneous, Tierney

ABOVE: The Igneous "World Headquarters"

Jackson Hole is the home base of the Igneous Skis, a wooden ski factory which is also where artist/skier Mike Tierney creates his iconic art. Entering the building on Gregory Lane, it's clear that this isn't your typical "factory". Several murals by Tierney adorn the walls, and the upstairs loft provides Tierney and the occasional visiting artist with space to create art. Definitely one of the most unique locations in Jackson.

Anish Kapoor

I've never seen this sculpture but thanks to this cool invention called the "internet" I am blown away all the same. It is by Anish Kapoor, an Indian born sculptor from England, who has been creating large scale sculptures using a variety of materials since the 1970s. He is having a huge show in Boston this summer and should be one of the best shows this year.

Now that Jackson Hole's has joined the summer music festival circuit, we should look to bring an outdoor sculpture exhibit to this beautiful valley. There are plenty of places it could happen, and many committed sculptors (and patrons) in the valley who could help pull it off. Teton Artlab is committed to helping realize these kinds of projects; contact the gallery if you are interested in learning more. info@tetonartlab.com

Dowds, JH Music Festival, Sunshine

Two local artists, Sam and Jenny Dowd, are having two separate, one person exhibitions in town this month. Sam's fantasy cruisers, pods, and "personal jets" are suspended gracefully from the ceiling of Teton Artlab, while his wife Jenny has installed another of her beautiful, mysterious "libraries" at the Artspace Loft Gallery. Both artists are amazing, curious people and it is a great thing for the culture here to experience their unique work.

The news of the first(annual?)JH Music Festival hit a few weeks ago.
and even Spin is excited about the news. Wilco is one of my favorite bands. They have put out some average songs recently, but Summerteeth and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot changed my life, or were at least the soundtrack to big life changes.

Medeski, Martin, and Wood have alot of fans, and have made some amazing records, as do the Black Crowes, even though their recent output hasn't stirred up much critical fame. Beyond those bands, i don't know, but am excited about the number of bands and diversity of the music. Kindof (Can we get a Public Display of Hip Hop in Teton County please?) But after Clipse pulled in a whopping 12 people at the Moose, maybe the time isn't right for that. There insn't alot of "soul" in Jackson Hole if you catch my drift.

Sunshine is finally here in Jackson Hole, after(honestly) 6 months of clouds, snow, and most recently, rain. I feel for the people of Seattle if that is how they roll, because the dull light can be brutal for an artist like me.

Printmaking Tips

I'm always looking for new ways of making prints. There are innovations made everyday that improve the various processess and many of these are posted online via YouTube.

Here are some great video tutorials on how to make various kinds of prints.

(Note: When dessimating video information to the masses, it is helpful to be either be very attractive or speak with an English accent.)

Traditional Etching Techniques



Dan Weldon and his Solarplate Method

Long live the Revolution

The internet video revolution is a great way to discover new art and learn more about your favorite artists. There are alot of smart museums and gallery websites posting video clips as Podcasts and YouTube videos. Thanks to Ricki Arno for the tip.

Fred Tomaselli



Richard Serra

Outside Lands Festival

Summer is the time for music festivals. We're closing the gallery from August 22-24, 2008 to see the inaugural San Francisco Outside Lands Festival . This 3 day festival in Golden Gate State Park has an incredible line-up that includes Radiohead, Beck, Wilco, Broken Social Scene, Bon Iver, and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (the younger sister of artist Charlotte Potter whose glass antlers are hanging in Teton Artlab's gallery this month). Check back in August for photos from the festival and San Francisco.

Robert Rauschenberg 1925-2008

Robert Rauschenberg was one of the greatest modern American artists. His assemblages and screenprints have changed the way we make art. In honor of his passing, take your favorite piece of taxidermy and sling house paint all over it. Not only do you now have a great piece of art, this is also much cooler than pouring out your favorite malt beverage onto the pavement in honor of your fallen brother.

Summer Exhibits

The Architecture of Display
Charlotte Potter and Sharon Trigg
May 2-31, 2008
Join us for First Friday!
May 2, 6-8pm