South Dakota Arts Council

South Dakota Arts Council

Pierre, SD

The SDAC is a state government grantmaking agency supported by the State of South Dakota, through the Dept. of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Homestead Barn by Marian Henjum Image: “My inspiration comes from the land, prairie, and nature. This barn, silo, and other buildings were built by my great grandparents when they homesteaded in the 1870s southeast of Sioux Falls. I find it challenging and exciting to use effects only watercolor can produce, using colors that may not be typical for a particular subject, but rather a stylized interpretation. Wildflowers are still found on that hillside, along with indentations of former buildings.”
“My inspiration comes from the land, prairie, and nature. This barn, silo, and other buildings were built by my great grandparents when they homesteaded in the 1870s southeast of Sioux Falls. I find it challenging and exciting to use effects only watercolor can produce, using colors that may not be typical for a particular subject, but rather a stylized interpretation. Wildflowers are still found on that hillside, along with indentations of former buildings.”
  • Marian Henjum
  • Homestead Barn, 2008
  • Watercolor
  • Framed: 33 x 40 in (83.82 x 101.6 cm)

Collection: Art For State Buildings x

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Marian Henjum grew up in Garretson, SD, and graduated with high honors from South Dakota State University. She studied independently with nationally recognized watercolor instructors. She has an extensive list of awards, including nearly 35 from the S.D. Advertising Federation and designed the U.S. Postal Service 1989 S.D. Centennial Stamp, receiving a Governor’s Executive Proclamation. She was a lifelong member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and the Great Plains Watercolor Society, among others. Her work can be found in hundreds of books, maps, illustrations, murals, public and private collections, and on display in Sioux Falls healthcare organizations.

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