Stella Nall
Arist Statement
I value aesthetics, critical thought and concept in my work, but above all I seek connection. Connection to others, to the earth, to my own identity and the history of my ancestors. Some of the imagery that I use is drawn from tradition, and some I developed to speak to my own experiences. I like to incorporate humor into my work because I think laughter is a great way to bring people together.
About Stella Nall
Stella Nall is a multimedia artist and poet from Bozeman, and a First Descendant of the Apsáalooke Tribe. She graduated from the University of Montana in 2020 with a BFA in Printmaking, a BA in Psychology and a minor in Art History and Criticism. She now lives and works in Missoula, where she is involved in the community as a member of the WMCI Indigenous Art Advisory Committee, by playing in the local band Cry Baby, and by frequently sharing her work through exhibitions, publications, murals, and interactive installations which invite community participation. She is currently an exhibiting artist with the Art Mobile of Montana, and her work lives in numerous public and private collections, including The Montana Museum of Art and Culture, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, and The Institute of American Indian Arts Museum of Contemporary Native Arts.