Shining a Light on Creativity
Kevin Noble’s work on display at Medium Gallery
Kevin Noble, Medium Gallery
“Medium is really a blank slate. We blend technology with art and showcase how technology can become artistic.”
Creating environments is what SAV does, and with a recently developed space that includes art, Medium Gallery augments their sound and lighting designs. As a tribute to his sister, owner Cory Reistad decided to champion artists in their already creative space. Every few months they curate a collection of visual artists. “Medium is really a blank slate,” Reistad says. “We blend technology with art and showcase how technology can become artistic.” The gallery aspect invites people to experience the context within which lives can be enriched. “It’s the beginning of an undefined journey,” he adds. “It’s more than an art gallery,” says Scott Abel, creative marketing director for both SAV and Medium Gallery. “We have smart lighting, technology, sound, shade control, as well as art on the walls. We also know how light can influence the art in the room. Every day, when I come in here, I’m inspired.” The space itself is nurturing with a variety of creative individuals sharing the square footage. There are architects, interior designers, sound and lighting designers, and innovative technicians looking for new ways to improve a room.
“It’s more than a gallery... Every day, when I come in here, I’m inspired.”
“One single thing does not define us,” Stephanie Gilboy says. Gilboy, a technology and design advisor, plays a large role in bringing the artwork into Medium. “Art and technology are ever-changing.” Walking through the multi-layered office/gallery, the buzz of work mixes with an energetic hum of creativity. This unique atmosphere is complemented by the high quality of rotating artwork. Shows are usually up for a couple of months. This summer, Medium will host three artists, photographer Kevin Noble, sculptor Jennifer Alden, and ceramic artist Giselle Hicks. Kevin Noble’s black and white photographs cannot be ignored. Their presence, their stark contrasts, and the fascinating subject matter reach out across a space. His most recent work, focused on the greater Yellowstone area, extolls the majesty of nature in a deeply personal yet universal way. According to his artist statement, his style is to create legacy art pieces that strip away the visual noise by using a minimalistic approach. His techniques range from isolating subjects in the distance with a focus on composition to getting up-close to his subjects using a variety of lenses. “My overriding principle is to choose the appropriate tools that suit my vision of the art in front of me,” he says. “I always try to look for a way to show the beauty of Yellowstone in an iconic way that perhaps the viewer hasn’t seen before. It’s an effort to create art that will stir emotion.”