The Donna Service Gallery at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is delighted to announce the debut of its first spring semester exhibition, “Fell This Land.” The showcase features a compelling series of photographs and literature by BPCC’s adjunct professor, Tamrin Ingram.
As a Louisiana native, Ingram employs the art of myth and storytelling to delve into the repercussions of rural pesticide pollution on both the environment and its inhabitants. Ingram’s Artist Statement characterizes her work as “a story of lives lived close to the ground, of a group of people consumed by the state of the earth beneath them in the Cotton Belt of Louisiana.” It weaves together family histories of generational poverty and environmental toxicity with the mythical essence of the landscape. Through writing, photographs, family records, stories, and memory, characters emerge, questioning their faith while grappling with their cursed condition. Ingram describes spinning these folk tales of a soured paradise, a creation story gone wrong, as a source of refuge and a profound connection to her roots.
Lily Thompson, Professor of Art & Humanities and Donna Service Gallery Co-Coordinator, commends Ingram’s unique use of light and composition in her photographs. Thompson emphasizes the deeply personal nature of the story told through the series. She appreciates the inclusion of Ingram’s own writing in the exhibit, noting that understanding the context behind an artwork enhances the viewer’s experience and fosters personal connections with the work.
The public is invited to the opening reception on Wednesday, February 7, from 11 am to 1 pm. Tamrin Ingram will provide an artist talk, offering insights into her exhibited work, and refreshments will be served.
Exhibition Details:
- Title: Fell This Land
- Artist: Tamrin Ingram
- Dates: January 16 – March 16, 2024
- Artist Talk and Gallery Reception: Wednesday, February 7, 11 AM – 1 PM
- Location: Donna Service Gallery, John R. McConathy Administration Building (A), Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111
- Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 3:30 PM
For further information, please contact Kelly McDade at kmcdade@bpcc.edu.