More images of the exhibition and the first week of working on the timeline…I’ve been a bit delayed by traveling and school being canceled due to -20 weather. Friday will be spent in the basement of the Ishpeming Carnegie library, where I’m pretty confident I will find some of Kettunen’s work from the 20s and 30s…
Each color of notecard represents a different area of Kettunen’s life: art, location, teaching and life. I’m trying to stay respectful and sensitive to how the information is displayed and what information is displayed. I don’t want the timeline to be disrespectful or exploitative in anyway, instead I want it to be a resource for the viewer to understand the paintings.
Once the thumbnail images of the pieces start being placed on the timeline (next week) I think I’ll feel more at ease.
Kathy Kettunen Stempin said
Glad to stumble upon this–N (Nanna) Cecilia Kettunen is..was..is my Great Aunt Ciel. My only clear memory is visiting with her at the cabin you mention on Lake George, when I was too young really communicate and learn, and young enough to be left with an image that will not fade. It (this firm memory) is a thing of fairy tale stature for a young girl of 11 or so. I’ll be brief–I’m curious about your project, can offer a small bit of knowledge, and would be happy to communicate via email. I’d like to put you in touch with my Aunt Kett, Ciel’s niece–an artist as well, equally talented (though I think more so). She has a large store of collected family history, and carries this with her always. Please do email, I look forward to hearing from you.