The Art of Quarantine
an at-home artist in residency program
A typical artist-in-residence program provides artists the opportunity to live and work outside of their dwelling, providing them with the time and space to produce new work. Since life isn’t looking so “typical” these days, and since we already reside in one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth, EPAC has dreamed up something a little different.
The Art of Quarantine is an at-home artist-in-residency program where community members are the artists! This program seeks to provide financial backing, logistical support, and above all inspiration for local artists and community members to produce new work, and to display or share that work in our community. Our goal is to encourage individuals and small groups to engage with the arts on their own terms during this time of relative isolation, and to uplift each other through the sharing and display of the work you create. We want to promote and showcase the creativity of our own community while fostering positive mental health within this unusual pandemic environment.
Written work by Katja Dietrich
Written work by Carolyn Bulin
Gardiner Silent Filmmakers
Films and Filmmaker Quotes
The Journey Home by Noah Herrera and Abraham Leafty
Noah writes, “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey inspired my film because it was an interesting idea and the thought of an 8th grader doing a version of it intrigued me. It's also one of my favorite movies and i watched it a lot when i was younger. I remember loving every character, it's also hard to not like dogs or cats.”
Abraham writes, “One of my favorite movies is Kung Fu Panda this is because it is a good movie.”
The Hidden Figure by Badger Hoppe, Carson Holland, and Knute Knerr
Badger writes, “I had then learned that I really had a knack for making spooky stories but the problem was I wanted to not make it to spooky for family friendly audiences.”
Carson writes, “I did not write this story, I helped make it, but Badger said that the Spooky Story Contest in October helped inspire him.”
Knute writes, “[I like telling stories] because it gives me adrenaline. Without stories we would live without fear.”
Perseverance by Tyler Stermitz and Jonathan Saunders
Tyler writes, “O Brother Where Art Thou [is one of my favorite movies], because it has so much humor in it and great quotes, but is also easy to understand.”
Jonathan writes, “What inspired the film was the struggles of life that all people have gone through, and the struggles of life. Also you cant be the best at every thing you just starter. Even thought you want to be the best.”
Team or Treasure by Garret Klein
Garrett writes, “I like telling stories because as I look at films made in a very similar process that I love (claymation) and the ideas that would flourish in my head became a reality.”
Power of a Photo by Ellie Reinertson and Fiona Roberts
Ellie writes, “I like the unlimited possibilities that come with the silent films. They are more challenging because it can be hard to express what you are trying to say without words and with only expressions.”
Fiona writes, “Stories are universal, it takes the meaning and purpose that helps us better understand ourselves and the world.”
Let go by Zoey Willner and Signe Saunders
Zoey writes, “I like telling stories because its something original that i came up with. Stories are important to the world because they are a way of expressing feelings, emotions, and imagination.”
Signe writes, “When people can escape reality and see other peoples experiences and stories is important and entertaining. Stories can help people learn and grow.”
Dreamland by Olivia Tidlow-Tranel
Olivia writes, “Entire worlds can exist in your words, and I think that’s incredible. I started telling stories for escapism, probably, but I ended up falling in love with it.
Best on the Court by Parker Wyman, Andy Coffey, and Connor Doody
Parker writes, “I like silent films because they show more of what the actor is feeling.”
Andy writes, “[I like silent films because] you don't need to know lines at all and just focus on acting. It seems to be a lot easier.”
Connor writes, “[With silent films], you have to put more emotion and exaggeration into every move and scene because your film isn’t good if you have to explain it in subtitles.”
Bandit’s Little Game by Cayden Sharrow-Hoppe
Cayden writes, “I actually have a bunny named Bandit that I hang out with every day. I wanted to make a story so I took something from my life and put it into a fictional story. We do those same things but he doesn’t actually have a laser eye.”
Past or Present, All Always Love You by Joshua Potts, Colter Lumley, Ciella White, Maggie Darr, and Samantha Lewis
Joshua writes, “Some of my all time favorite movies are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series. I like how it is set in a more fantasy world than we have and can have more of an imagination.”
Colter writes, “Everything is more challenging with a silent film.”
Ciella writes, “I love the acting, editing, and particular camera work that goes into silent films.”
Maggie writes, “One of my favorite movies are kung fu panda this is because it is a good movie.”
Samantha writes, “The thing that makes films challenging is that it takes patience.”
Visual Art is displayed on the Electric Peak Arts Council Facebook Page