Public Artists Reception - South Dakota Artist Series: Steve Babbitt and Michael Hill

Steve Babbitt is a photographer and Michael Hill is a ceramic artist. Babbitt's subjects are often in or connected to the landscape which in some way seem out of place or not readily identifiable. Babbitt states, I like to use my camera to aid in my exploration of the world and to pare away or isolate all that I feel is unnecessary."
Michael Hill considers himself a potter and not a sculptor. However, this does not mean that he doesn't think about it or use the concepts of sculpture in his work. Hill states, My current work is about searching for my tradition. While I am influenced by pottery from other countries, cultures, and time periods, I don't want to adopt their traditions…."