Hundreds of people flock to Silver Lake to blend art and nature

Silver Lake, Minnesota — Don’t go out on the lake and try to define the kind of art Seitu Jones has done over the decades.

“I love crossing disciplines and doing so as naturally as possible,” Jones said. “It evokes the spirit of those who came before me. All these artists effortlessly blended different mediums and different disciplines.This is my way of blending art and nature. “

It fishes in Silver Lake and creates ink prints based on the ancient Japanese art form of gyotaku.

“Fishermen can actually claim bragging rights by printing and showing off their fish, while still being able to clean and eat the fish,” Jones said.

“I think it’s great,” said a participant holding a fish print. “It’s a good day to do it. And it’s happening here.”

The ice hole was limited due to the muddy water, but a crowd of hundreds was still setting up art there.

“This is to dispel the myth that people are too urban and don’t necessarily need to go outside,” Jones said.

A combination of lake life and immersive art.

“The Japanese have a proverb and a philosophy about forest bathing,” Jones said. “And this is equivalent to that.”

Sunday’s event was organized by the Great Northern Festival. His 12-day festival kicks off Wednesday, with more than 70 events taking place in the Twin Cities.