Burning Ring of Fire: 20 Years of Cast Iron Sculpture in Tucumcari, NM

For the past twenty years, artists from across the United States have convened in the small town of Tucumcari, New Mexico to engage in a weeklong workshop making cast iron sculpture at Mesalands Community College (MCC). D’Jean Jawrunner, artist and MCC Foundry Director, began inviting artists to Tucumcari for an annual iron pour in 1999. The Mesalands Iron Pour is distinctive for its inclusivity, connecting a diverse group of artists across gender, age, and level of experience. This exhibition will include examples of at least 50 artworks created over 20 years of participation in the workshop, and will include works such as photographs, prints, and installations representing the artistic extensions of the medium. Video documentation of an Iron Pour in action will be included as a media component.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.