Photo courtesy of Kasey Koski 2024 Program DescriptionThe Keweenaw Peninsula has been the site of copper extraction for more than 7,000 years. Visitors come from all over the world to visit what remains of one of the Earth’s most productive mining regions. As people moved on, much of the industrial landscape has given way to the return of nature. Beautiful forests surround historic buildings; grasses and wildflowers reclaim open spaces. 
Photo courtesy of Kasey Koski My name is Kasey Koski. I am an interdisciplinary artist living in Wenatchee, Washington. My roots run deep in the Copper Country! I am very excited to be working with the Keweenaw National Historical Park, the Advisory Commission, and IRKPA to create art for the Quincy Dry House this summer. After an initial visit to the Copper Country in July, I have returned home to my studio to complete the next pieces of the project. I will take my initial sketches for the 4 sculptures and transform them into digital file templates suitable for cutting from steel. We are planning the installation process on park property around the Quincy Dry House Ruins. Based on a site visit in July, we identified visible locations at the Dry House and US-41 to place the four sculptures. The sculptures will lead visitors through the site and its wayside signs in a pleasant loop providing views and insight into the Dry House Ruins’ former use. When I return in Late August the final installation of the sculptures will take place. We are planning free public events along with a grand unveiling once my sculptures are installed. More information is to come on dates and times! Stay tuned! To read more about me, my blog related to this project and see my portfolio please visit kaseykoskiart.com 
Photo courtesy of Sean Gohman |
Last updated: October 3, 2024