Preoccupied: Pondering overlaps and transfers across the landscape and lore of these plains, edges, and canyons.
September 27 - November 30, 2024
Opening Reception Friday, September 27, 6pm, with Longitudes performance at 8pm
 

Join us this Friday, September 27 at 6pm for the opening of an installation by Scotty Hensler with collaboration from Mallory Prucha, Jude Haragan, and showgoers that explores themes on the Llano Estacado. The work delves into the imprints left by the region’s inhabitants—both human and animal, with a particular focus on the horse—through artifacts, activities, and stories. This installation incorporates elements from the broader imagery of West Texas, examining the historical and contemporary continuities and changes that have shaped perceptions of the place.

At 8pm will be a Longitudes performance with Johnny Bell (Northern New Mexico) and Tongue Depressor (New Haven, Connecticut).

About the artist:

Scotty Hensler is an Assistant Professor of Art in the Fine Arts Department at South Plains College. Previously, he served as the Assistant Director for Landmark Arts, Exhibition, and Speaker Programs at Texas Tech University School of Art, and was a committee member for the Texas Tech University System Public Art Program. He also completed an artist residency at Charles Adams Studio Project (CASP) and is currently a new board member at Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA).

Scotty holds an MFA in painting, with a secondary focus in sculpture. His artwork has been exhibited throughout the Midwest and Southwest, and he has significantly contributed to organizing exhibitions for artists in West Texas and across the United States.