Wyoming Ranch Life Images reception at library

Cassandra Matney
Posted 3/9/17

While displaying thirteen plus images Kremers has taken of her every-day-ranch-life, Kremers was given a chance to visit with locals about her images.

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Wyoming Ranch Life Images reception at library

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“I don’t think anyone expressed a different view of any of my work, most people were curious about the events that surrounded or the story that went with the photo” says Riki Kremers of her reception held at the Niobrara County Library on February 15. While displaying thirteen plus images Kremers has taken of her every-day-ranch-life, Kremers was given a chance to visit with locals about her images. 

“I have been very impressed with the Libraries efforts in showcasing our local artists. It has been a great way to remind our friends and neighbors of the talented people who live here, and I continue to be honored to have been asked to participate for the month” states Kremers. Kremers, is the second local talent to display this year, though showcasing her images is nothing new as Kremers has displayed in both the local fair and the Wyoming State Fair, the Platte River Photography Show in Douglas, and the furthest being a month long display at the Meeteetsee Chocolatier in Meeteetsee, WY. “This experience was great for me in regards to interacting with the public. Sometimes it is hard for me to interact socially, but over the years I have had to develop the skill. By showing and having a reception in my hometown, it allowed me to continue developing those skills by interacting with people I know in a comfortable setting” comments Kremers. 

Wyoming Ranch Life Images was unique in it was through a ranchers eye, but also in the capacity that many of the images had found homes elsewhere prior to the exhibit and will return home after. As a result of the show, another image will be going to a new home making the compilation of the images all together a true one-chance viewing. 

“My favorite part was watching people reflectively view some of the images; whether they were reminiscing about times they had encountered that were similar or were trying to place themselves in the situation, I’ll never know, but their noticeable interactions with my work were very satisfying to me as the artist. I feel I have accomplished my goal of bringing someone into my Wyoming Ranch Life, and they are taking it with them” says Kremers. 

The show will be visible through the end of the month before turning over to Jessica Frye who will be the March exhibit. In a final note, Kremers closes, “I would like to extend yet another thank you to the Niobrara County Library for inviting me to participate, and I hope that they continue showcasing the artistic talents of my friends and neighbors”.