Local Monument Welcomes Serena Richelle as 2024 Artist-in-Residence

The Bureau of Land Management has named Serena Richelle as the 2024 Artist-in-Residence at Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Richelle is a scientific illustrator who uses her art to emphasize species interrelationships and their preservation. The Artist-in-Residence program enables artists to experience the monument's natural beauty and create works that honor its landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage.

Richelle has expressed enthusiasm for the chance to draw from the unique ecology of the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument. She views the appointment as a significant opportunity.

In June, Richelle will spend a fortnight in the monument, observing its forests, mountains, and waters. This setting will offer her numerous opportunities to explore and create.

Richelle will host a public presentation as part of her residency, with further details to be announced. She will also document her experience on her Instagram account @serena_richelle.

The artwork Richelle produces during her residency will be added to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument's collection. This will further the discussion on the relationship between art, conservation, and public lands.

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