Artist in Residence

Art at KLRS

In 2017 KLRS initiated an Artist in Residence program, and between 2017 and 2022 hosted Leslie Sobel, Cedra Wood and Megan Leung.

Through partnership with Parks Canada and Yukon Arts Centre, this work was expanded with the Kluane National Park Artist Residency, launched in 2023 for an initial two-year run. The Residency allows artists to connect with researchers at the Station and engage with the community via drop-in Artist at Work demonstrations, public workshops, and artist presentations. Each year, two artists will be hosted in separate two-week residencies between June and September.

Megan Leung, 2022 Artist in Residence.

Kluane National Park Artist Residency

The Kluane National Park Artist Residency is presented in partnership with Parks Canada and Yukon Arts Centre.

We're excited to have welcomed our inaugural artists!

Bettina Matzkuhn explores themes of ecology, weather, and geography in her fibre work. Using embroidery, paint and fabric collage she values the versatile language of textiles. Her animated films using textiles garnered awards and led to an interest in narrative that continues to inform her work. Bettina lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Misha Donohoe is an Australian–Canadian artist based in Whitehorse, Canada. Misha creates intricate and scientifically observed works in watercolour, ink, and prints. From the minute reality of an insect pollinator to the timeless expanse of mountain formations, Donohoe invites audiences to navigate between overlapping worlds.

Christine Koch is a Newfoundland-based painter and printmaker who sources her inspiration and imagery from the natural world. In 1998 she was invited to be one of the artists to inaugurate the Gros Morne National Park Artist in Residence Programme. Since then, she has travelled to increasingly remote northern environments in the company of scientists investigating the effects of climate change.

Teagyn Aatagwéix'i Vallevand is a visual artist and citizen of Kwanlin Dün First Nation. Aatagwéix'i practices many traditional art forms such as beading, Ravenstail weaving, and formline. Her art explores the concept of being a modern First Nations woman by translating cultural reclamation through the creation of wearable art and mixing contemporary art forms with traditional.

Artist in Residence

Art at KLRS

Kluane National Park Artist Residency

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Bettina Matzkuhn 2024

Misha Donohoe 2024

Claire Giordano 2023

Megan Leung 2022