Lin Foust, a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an artist whose creative expression is deeply rooted in the beauty and complexities of the Great Lakes region. Through the mediums of fiber and clay, Foust skillfully examines the impact of industrialization while celebrating the natural landscapes that define the area.

Utilizing predominantly second-hand and found objects, Foust's artistry embraces the principles of waste management and upcycling, transforming discarded materials into thought-provoking works of art. By repurposing these items, Foust seeks to inspire a reimagining of our relationship with the environment and highlight pressing issues such as climate change, global economics, and geography.

Having earned a BFA in Visual Studies from Grand Valley State University in April 2020, Foust continues to explore the intersection of art and sustainability, offering a unique perspective on contemporary environmental challenges.

(2024)

Curriculum Vitae

Lin Foust b. 1998

EDUCATION

2020 Grand Valley State University

EMPLOYMENT

February 2023 - Present

West Michigan Clay Supply, Hamilton, Michigan

May 2021 - April 2023

Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2024.

Twenty-Something, Holland Area Arts Council, Holland, MI

Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts

2023.

Artprize, Muse SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Amuleto, Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL

2022. 

Group Show, Betsy Gallery, Ox-Bow School of Art, Saugatuck, MI

Sleep Good Pop-Up, Sleep Good Studio, Grand Rapids, MI 

2020.

This Shape is My Shade, Haas Center for Performing Arts, Allendale, MI

2019.   

WATER SHAPES, Spark Lab at The FED Gallery, Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Designated Properties: Hostile Architecture and Public Supports, Grand Rapids Community Archives, Grand Rapids, MI

PARK & SPACE, Grand Ravines County Park, Allendale, MI

Halloween Student Showcase, Padnos Gallery, Allendale, MI

Student Showcase, Presidential Inauguration of Philly Mantella at Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

2017.   

Intra/ngible, Padnos Gallery, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2020.

My Friend is an Altar, The Foust House, Hillsdale, MI

RESIDENCIES AND AWARDS

2023 Tend Residency at Walkaway House, North Adams, Massachusetts.

2019 Oxbow School of Art, Summer Fellow, Saugatuck, MI

2019 NJS Otis Art Scholarship, Recipient Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

2019 Calder Honors Scholarship, Nominee Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI