Month: May 2017

Role of the Artist: Vision Keeper

In celebration of Jackie Brookner’s (1947-2015) work, we recognize the legacy of her work as an artist in the construction and the ecological restoration of World Garden Commons at Rabanus Park. A long-held artistic goal in the lifetime of Brookner’s work was to integrate the creative process of the people within their community. Before design…
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May 30, 2017 0

Role of the Artist: Deep Listening

In celebration of Jackie Brookner’s (1947-2015) work, we recognize the legacy of her work as an artist in the construction and the ecological restoration of World Garden Commons at Rabanus Park. Jackie Brookner was a master inquisitor, asking team members of The Fargo Project to share stories, personal backgrounds and interests.  As people shared stories,…
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May 29, 2017 0

People of The Fargo Project: Ben Bauer, Restoring Frogs

Ben Bauer, a NDSU Natural Resource Management graduate student, will reintroduce frogs into a restored urban wetland habitat and monitor the success of the reintroduced frogs. This fulfills one of the goals for World Garden Commons at Rabanus Park—to create an interactive area for the residents of Fargo to enjoy the sights and sounds of…
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May 29, 2017 0

Role of the Artist: Restoration

“Hidden in the roots of our words we find what we seem to want to forget-that we are literally the same stuff as earth. My work explores this identity while undermining the assumptions and values that keep us from acknowledging it.”  -Jackie Brookner, Ecological Artist World Garden Commons is the result of The Fargo Project,…
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May 22, 2017 0

Role of the Artist: Connector

In celebration of Jackie Brookner’s (1947-2015) life and work, we share stories of her interactions, roles, influence and the legacy of her work as an artist in the construction and the ecological restoration of World Garden Commons at Rabanus Park. A long-held artistic goal in Jackie Brookner’s body of work was to integrate the creative…
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May 18, 2017 0