Artist on Ice

Art and adventure are inseparable parts of the human experience that help us define who we are.  Many consider the performance of climbing as an art form in itself, so it only seems natural to bring a climbing artist to Ice Fest highlighting our new program Artist on Ice.  Look for a gallery showing, morning coffee talk, live art, and other workshops!

Come browse the amazing artwork and meet this year’s Artist on Ice at Down Wind Sports 114 Elm Ave. in Munising!

2027 Artist: Lizzie Wenger

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lizzie Wenger (b. 2001) has long been captivated by the colorful, fragile, and unique landscapes of the southwest. After her father’s passing when she was 12, Lizzie began to rely on her relationship with the outdoors to inform her journey through grief and healing. Climbing, canyoneering, biking, and hiking were some of the activities that empowered her throughout this period, and continue to do so. Now an avid mountaineer, rock climber, and general action sport enthusiast, her free time is spent exploring the mountains and canyons of the West. Participating in natural landscapes in these ways has shaped her perception of them – she’s captivated by movement, rhythm, and color. 

Lizzie’s perspective on western landscapes is playful, vibrant, and inviting. She considers herself a student of land and believes that we have many lessons to learn from our natural world if we’re keen to listen and pay attention. Her work is intended to inspire connectivity between people and places, to share the healing forces of nature, and communicate her own relationship with the outdoors. She views painting as an act of storytelling and is particularly interested in engaging her community with art and the outdoors. Lizzie’s “psychedelic cubist” style has been developing for many years as she navigates different ways to see the world around her.

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