Adverse Possession 1, 2025, charcoal and pastel on paper, 24 x 30 in. / 60.96 x 76.2 cm.

Adverse Possession 1, Michele Tilley, 2025, charcoal and pastel on paper, 24 x 30 in. / 60.96 x 76.2 cm.

The tension of the landscape and tools reflects our dual impulses: to revere and to reshape. This work honors the land itself—the most vital thread in our shared story. There is nothing more important than the land in Wyoming: it defines our communities, sustains our spirit and anchors our identity