KALISPELL – The Museum at Central School is ready to sponsor a new exhibit which will comprise painter and photographer James Bakke, who was better called a painter, but also was a photographer.
“James really was able to catch not just at a gorgeous way but also in a historical way what was happening during his time and place and that is such a rare thing,” said Jacob Thomas, the Executive Director at Museum at Central School. “It is likely to become quite a nostalgia trip for a great deal of old Valley residents.”
“James R. Bakke: Authentic Montana Artist” contains over 75 photographs from the longtime Flathead artist. Some are being publicly displayed for the very first time.
Bakke was born at Eastern Montana but proceeded Whitefish at a young age, where a lot of his work was completed.
From farm lifestyle to business to Glacier National Park, the exhibit highlights how much the region has shifted over a period of time.
Bakke captured moments in stunning natural beauty and 20th century history using his photography as a model for his paintwork.
A number of the paintings are on loan.
The exhibit is curated by photographer Bret Bouda, who states his goal is to discuss the work of Bakke .
“He had been among the greatest photographers who dwelt within this Valley,” said exhibit curator Brett Bouda. “My intention is to place him on the map and to discuss with people not just from the historic point but just the beauty here.”
An opening reception will occur next Wednesday, Oct.11 from 5 p.m. to seven p.m. at the Museum at Central School.
The exhibit will be on display for around a year. Bouda says later that he hopes to get a permanent place to display the work of Bakke.
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