TAILINGS | MEAGAN “BRIAR” MARSH PINE

This exhibition layers histories, artistic disciplines, materials and geographic sites to bring new contexts to the growing demand for metals in Minnesota and beyond.

In this new project, cross-disciplinary artist Briar Marsh Pine examines the history of mineral extraction on Minnesota’s Iron Range. Black Beach, a fine-rock beach formed through mining runoff from the Northshore Mining Co., becomes both backdrop and material source for their latest works. By layering histories, artistic disciplines, and natural materials Marsh Pine unearths new contexts for the growing demand for iron in Minnesota and beyond. 

About the Artist:
Meagan “Briar” Marsh Pine is a cross-disciplinary artist whose work utilizes digital and traditional media to investigate the contemporary landscape. Briar has exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions nationally, including at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (WA), Charles Adams Studio Projects (TX), Century College Gallery (MN), PAPA Projects (MN), and Gallery 263 (MA).  They received their BA in Art and BA in Journalism from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. They received their MFA in Studio Art from Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Briar is from Minneapolis, MN. They are currently the Visiting Assistant Professor in Photography at University of Oregon in Eugene, OR.

Art Week Event:

RECEPTION
FRI 6-8 PM
Please join us in celebrating the opening of Meagan Marsh Pine’s newest project, Tailings. Refreshments provided.

708 Vandalia Street Floor 4, St. Paul

Image: Meagan “Briar” Marsh Pine. 2024. Video Still. Courtesy of PAPA Projects.