Myths, Fables, and Fortunes: Our Place within the Landscape
Myths, Fables, and Fortunes is a journey of discovery focused on the natural environment of the Northwest. Drawn from the Museum’s Permanent Collection and spanning over six decades, the exhibition highlights our shifting perspectives and connection with the land during a period of dramatic change and development.
Our relationship with the land conveys a compelling narrative of who we are as individuals and as a culture. With nature as the setting– its forests, plants, rivers, and animals – these artists share critical stories and lessons that both inform and shape the destiny of future generations. Whether conveying the iconic beauty and grandeur of the wilderness, or probing the complex environmental, social, and economic issues entwined with our shared ecology, the works in Myths, Fables, and Fortunes reveal our ever-evolving connection to the natural world.
Organized by the Boise Art Museum
Lucinda Parker
Ledge and Swamp, 2000
acrylic on canvas
60″ x 145″
Purchased with funds donated in part by Howard and Dottie Goldman
Boise Art Museum Permanent Collection
Accessibility Information
American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available for select artworks, indicated by this symbol on the wall. Scan the QR code next to each symbol to view with your smartphone.
Accessible Guide
Visit the Accessible Guide web page for Audio recordings and text transcripts of all labels and wall text, as well as visual descriptions for select works, which are accessible using your own device or assistive technology. ASL translation videos for select works can also be accessed on this page.
Large-Print Labels
Large-Print copies of wall labels are available at the admissions desk for use in the Museum. You can also download a copy for use on your own device.
