One of the recent exhibits at the Missoula Art Museum (MAM) in Missoula, Montana was Contemporary Folk Animals featuring large folk art sculptures of animals common in Montana. One of the artists featured in this special exhibit was Bill Ohrman.
According to the MAM:
These sculptures, while contemporary pieces, are gathered under the banner of folk art. Folk art refers to pieces typically made using common materials and practices. The animals depicted in this exhibition are familiar across western Montana and these ambitious artists have presented each in large-scale.
According to the MAM:
“Bill Ohrmann was a self-taught artist with an uncanny versatility in both painting and sculpting. Ohrmann drew upon his ranching and animal husbandry roots for influence in his artwork. He was born in Hall, Montana, and lived in Drummond until he passed away in 2014.”
Elk
This steel sculpture by Bill Ohrmann (1919-2014) was made in 2002.
Mountain Goat
This steel sculpture by Bill Ohrmann (1919-2014) was made in 2008.
More art museum exhibits
Missoula Art Museum: Contemporary folk animals (photo diary)
Missoula Art Museum: Burnt Fossils (photo diary)
Museums 101: The Maryhill Sculpture Park (Photo Diary)
Museum of Glass: Studio glass (photo diary)
Museum of Glass: Some Lalique vases (museum tour)
Portland Art Museum: Some modern art sculptures (photo diary)
Portland Art Museum: Diego Rivera and Mexican Modernism (museum tour)
Portland Art Museum: Isaka Shamsud-Din, Black artist (museum tour)