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Posted @withregram • @arinyoon Today is my last

Posted @withregram • @arinyoon Today is my last day @tallgrassartistresidency. I came there thinking I would discover something about my connection to this landscape and to my memories over time through photography and exploration, but I ended up just coming up with new questions.

I am grateful for this opportunity to be able to create something new in this tallgrass prairie of which only 4% remains, adding to this rich history. I have so much more to learn and it has so much knowledge to give.

Thank you Kelly, Bill & Julia, Derek & Katherine, Tia & Matt, Philip and Eric for your hospitality and support in connecting artists with this very special place.

Getting instructions. Come by the PrairyArt Path j

Getting instructions. Come by the PrairyArt Path just north of Matfield Green for some scavenger hunt fun from now til 1pm.

Reminder to come explore the @matfieldstation Prai

Reminder to come explore the @matfieldstation PrairyArt Path with Arin on Saturday from 10am-1pm!
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Posted @withregram • @arinyoon The kids and I have tried three times to take photos over at Tallgrass National Preserve. The first two times, it started raining as soon as we got there. Even though you can see so far out in this landscape, the weather is still somehow unpredictable. Today the weather was perfect- overcast and cool breezes carving out shapes in the tall grass. But on our path, we encountered a wild bison grazing contently not really wanting to be disturbed.

So we’ve been exploring @matfieldstation, interacting with @billmcbridesculptor’s natural sculptures along the PrairyArt Path, taking turns taking pictures. The kids do their own interventions with bubbles and stick-on googly eyes and gems. They’ve also been foraging for flowers and obsessing over wild garlic. And engaging in more imaginative play which makes me happy.

Looking forward to Saturday when we will meet some local families and see what they create with what they find in nature.

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Posted @withregram • @arinyoon I passed through

Posted @withregram • @arinyoon I passed through the Flint Hills while on assignment in February right after a snowstorm and the roads were still icy. I quickly photographed the frozen prairie but I knew I wanted to come back.

What draws me back to this land is I immigrated here when I was 5 years old and my brother was 7, the same ages as my children now. We moved to Warrensburg, Missouri from Seoul, South Korea. I was transported from a cityscape to the American midwest. The vastness of the prairie left an impression on me.

Today when we were walking Mila asked me, “Mom, are we in a dream? Are we?” I’ll be exploring my connection to this land as an immigrant, to my family, my memories and my dreams during my time here.

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Saturday, June 25: Nature Scavenger Hunt & Photo B

Saturday, June 25: Nature Scavenger Hunt & Photo Booth for Families with Arin Yoon. Stop by the PrairyArt Path between 10am and 1pm to join visual artist and photojournalist, Arin Yoon, for a family-friendly nature scavenger hunt and mini portrait session. Arin will be creating an impromptu photo booth on site along the PrairyArt Path, so come prepared for outdoor weather and some walking. Parking at the Timber Arches site just south of Matfield Station.

Starting up a little later than usual this year, b

Starting up a little later than usual this year, but it’s finally time to welcome the first resident of the year: photographer @arinyoon from Leavenworth, KS. We’ll post updates from her residency throughout the week, plus information about her public program on Saturday at the @matfieldstation PrairyArt Path. Welcome, Arin!

2022 Artists in Residence | We’re excited to int

2022 Artists in Residence | We’re excited to introduce our 2022 artists! We’ll be sharing updates from their activities throughout the summer along with information on workshops and talks — we hope that you’ll follow along and join us in the tallgrass prairie.

Just a few days left to apply for this year’s pr

Just a few days left to apply for this year’s program. Link and information on the website. Pictured: 2016 artist @caseywhittier leading a discussion with 2020 and 2021 artists at last fall’s Artist Symposium.

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