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getting to know the graduates

Graduating Student: Tallis Holowka (W21)

I chose to write my Process Paper in the style of a fictional story. The story is about a character (based heavily on me) that finds herself alone in a woodland forest whilst an environmental event causes all the trees and vegetation to grow wildly out of control. She strives to remember who she is by recalling her process and developments as an artist through the degree program while navigating an overgrown, uncertain landscape.

My studio work continues to explore the relationship between vegetation and human species, as well as provoking questions about the way physical reality could be perceived as fictional.

What was on your play list during your time at VCFA?

I have a song for each residency. These are songs that, whenever I hear them, make me think of that residency.

1st Semester:  Old Man – Neil Young

2nd Semester: Waiting Room – Fugazi

3rd Semester: West End Girls – Pet Shop Boys

4th Semester: Cheap Thrills – Sia

Who are your favorite protagonists in fiction?

Hellboy by Mike Mignola

Ellen Ripley

How did VCFA change your approach to thinking about your studio practice and your community at home?

In one notable way, my studio work became about creating from pure exploratory curiosity rather than being hung up on creating a “masterpiece.” Embracing this has creatively freed me, and ironically I think I am probably more likely to actually create a “masterpiece.”

Who were your Artist-Mentors?

Michael McGillis

Jeremy Davis

Nick Tobier

What, or who, would you like to be?

A stronger, wiser version of myself.

What is your favorite bird?

I like cats.

What state/country do you live in?

Midland, Michigan, USA

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