Grounded

The work of A M Yeager

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

Exhibit Statement
In this body of work I explore questions of place and commemoration. Because I do not drive, I walk, and as a result, I spend a lot of time looking at the ground. I am often struck by arrangements of things I come across. Desiccated plant fragments and inanimate debris feel alive in an indescribable way. I am drawn to the intricate nature of a patch of dirt, constellations of stones, and the dark spaces in between overlapping sticks and leaves. Through the labor of painting, I get to know the ground as it was the moment I encountered it, and I take pleasure in that the next time I come upon the same spot of soil, there will be more to see.

Artist Biography
Amy Yeager is an artist, illustrator, and snail enthusiast. She was born and raised overseas, but currently resides in Central Illinois. She has a BA in Scientific Illustration and an MFA in Drawing/Painting. She is a sometimes adjunct professor at Illinois State University and most-of-the-time curator at the McLean County Arts Center.  

Opening Reception | July 11, 2025 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Gallery Hours |
Tuesday 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.