Waddell, as heir to these traditions, uses them to full advantage to capture the feel and flavor of one of the last, truly rural landscapes in America. Linder is becoming one of the most talked about young artists in the nation. Her work is creative, meaningful, interesting and beautiful. These installations represent different perspectives on the issues surrounding the diminishing number of family farms and ranches. Linder s use of natural materials, such as collagen sausage casings and beeswax, provide a visceral quality to her message, while at the same time, referencing the cold, hard facts of agribusiness in America.
Photograph emulsion coats the materials, on which farming images are imprinted.
The images are often blurred and difficult to discern, implying the confused nature of the disappearing farming culture. According to Linder, I grew up understanding the significance of the interdependent relationships necessary in farming. Living on a working farm demands an acceptance of life and death cycles. I believe that in my work I am able to reveal some of the intangible that are being lost as we continue to allow family farming to disappear. Within this tradition, there is an unacknowledged sense of ritualism that is an instinctive part of life.