people & happenings
MEET OUR 2023 ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE !
By Julie-Anne Whitney , Public Events Producer
We are thrilled to announce seven new artists for Mount Auburn ’ s Artist-in-Residence program , now in its ninth year . Between April 2023 and April 2024 , the artists will be working on original site-specific creative projects inspired by an in-depth experience at the Cemetery . All projects will be presented to the public and announcements will be made on our website , in e-newsletters , and on social media .
Swati Biswas
Swati is a Boston-based dancer and choreographer . Trained in Indian classical dance styles ( Kathak , Bharatnatyam , and Uday Shankar ), she has performed at events throughout the United States . For her residency , Swati will choreograph and perform a series of original dance pieces that celebrate the beauty of seasonal change at Mount Auburn .
Resa Blatman
Resa is a Somerville-based visual artist who creates large-sized , wall-mounted art installations , mixed media paintings , and drawings . Her primary studio practice consists of commissions and public art projects that speak to her reverence for nature . Her installations and paintings can be found throughout the United States , Asia , and Europe . For her residency , Resa will create a hanging art installation that features a series of ethereal tree drawings . www . resablatman . com
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Billy Hickey
Billy is a nature photographer from MA . In his personal work Billy makes stories about the intersections of the natural and human worlds , sharing their wonders in the hope of educating and inspiring . His work has been featured in Buzzfeed News , and the New York Times . For his residency , Billy will create documentary-style photographs of Mount Auburn ’ s natural ecosystem and the humans who support , study , and preserve it . www . billyhickeyphoto . com