“It was evident that her immersive environmental process shared extraordinary messages and insights about the beauty and complexity of our natural world. Meghann is the perfect recipient of this year’s award as we honor her and Aspen’s dedication to environmental consciousness through her unique and beautiful work, says Tim von Gal, CEO, Intersect Art and Design in a press release about the award.
This award celebrates Riepenhoff's artistic innovation and creativity, as well as the inherent environmental consciousness and sustainability embodied in her work. The 2024 award aims to promote the importance of nature in contemporary art, encouraging artists to explore and honor the beauty and complexity of the natural world in their creative endeavors. Riepenhoff will be presented with the award on the opening day of the fair.
“I’m honored to receive this award and am grateful that my work can draw attention to the essential questions of how we relate with our environment,” says the artist. “It is more essential than ever to realize our interconnectedness, and to find opportunities to prioritize environmental wellbeing."
