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26 | SIGNATURE MONTANA that when he gets in a "flow" state, he becomes unfiltered and feels a sense of freedom while still being grounded. Boen wants to create an art experience through his art, something that he also is excited to accomplish with his new studio and gallery above Flathead Lake in Polson. When you walk into the expansive SHOW & TELL building, you might be struck by the sheer size of everything – the space, the larger-than-life leather sculpture, and Boen – whose lean frame almost reaches the top of the door to his studio. He approached the blank box of the new building much as he does his artwork, with the goal of creating an environment and experience for patrons. He will use the space for art shows and openings and will include local food, beverages, and music. Some will be open to the public, and others by invitation. e new space also allows him more growth as an artist. He says, "I am excited about this space because I am unrestricted and can go bigger with my artwork." When he needs new ideas, he slips away to get in the rhythmic flow of the river and his fly rod. Fishing is a lot like creating art for Boen. Aer he captures the beauty and the story of a fish – he oen lets it go. Kay Bjork is headquartered on Swan Lake where she and her husband have launched on a multitude of Montana adventures. S MT SHOW & TELL A 3' brown trout in a riverbed setting is made from tooled and painted leather. Artist Lance Boen created these unusual trap boots from his studio work boots.

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