As previously noted, Ree unveiled a new quilt in August as part of a collaboration celebrating 100 years of weather data at Denali National Park.
Details about this work and the August event is covered in a new article in Fiber Art Now: Art Meets Science: Celebrating 100 Years of Climate Observation in Denali National Park.
Pam Sousanes, the lead scientist behind this initiative, wanted to make the centennial milestone something that would not only highlight Denali’s scientific contributions but also reach a broader audience. “Celebrating 100 years of climate observations at Denali is a big deal, and I wanted to make the event memorable,” Sousanes explained. With support from a generous grant from Alaska Geographic, she sought out an artist who could translate the raw data into something more tangible and impactful for the public. Through a recommendation from her colleague, she found Ree Nancarrow, whose quilt work on a wildlife study had already made a lasting impression. Nancarrow’s ability to turn scientific data into compelling visual narratives made her a perfect fit for this project.
Ree (holding microphone) and other panelists at the Celebrating 100 Years of Denali Weather Climate Change Perspectives artist panel, August 23, 2024.