Of his works, Tim Frerichs writes, “My artwork and research investigate how representations have shaped our interaction and impact on our environment. The majority of my work is based on researching a specific site. My artist books, works on paper and installations use images, drawings and objects collected from the specific sites and related cultural and historical sources. I am especially interested in humanity’s intentional and unintentional impact on their environment. Past works have dealt with issues such as invasive species and connection with historical transportation systems. The Milkweed installation in this show consists of plein-air drawings of Milkweed on handmade paper made from local Milkweed plants combined with a 20+ year old cotton blanket I have. The Common Milkweed is vital for the Monarch Butterfly population. Iowa used to be a significant part of their migratory route - and the Monarch Butterfly population is collapsing and is endangered. Milkweed harvested responsibly (in late September when the Monarchs are done with it) makes for great handmade paper.” The series of six Riparian Dreams are based on the Des Moines Racoon River Waterways. I archivally printed maps from Polk County and the Racoon River and Des Moines River system on recycled cotton and linen paper. Pulp-painting along with pulp blowouts were added onto Mitzumata/Gampi paper that was mounted onto the printed cotton/linen base sheet. On that, monoprinted etchings from a proposed Riparian botanical buffer were printed.” Timothy Frerichs received a Bachelor of Arts from St. Olaf College, MN, and a Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts from the University of Iowa. Frerichs has received numerous awards including two Fulbright awards, a Netherland-America Foundation Cultural Grant, a United States Embassy, The Hague, Project grant, a Scandinavian-America Foundation Fellowship, three NYFA S.O.S. Grants, and a Constance Saltonstall Foundation Grant for Printmaking. Frerichs’ drawings, installations, prints, and artist books have been widely exhibited internationally and nationally. His artwork is included in international and national public, corporate, and private collections. Frerichs currently is a professor of art in the Department of Visual Arts and New Media at SUNY Fredonia.