Hello,
Hello,
I am Will Visocan, a multimedia artist based in Missoula, Montana
I am Will Visocan, a multimedia artist based in Missoula, Montana
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Will Bates is a gender non-conforming interdisciplinary artist with specialties in painting and sculpture. They will complete a Multidisciplinary Bachelor of Art Degree with emphasis in Studio Art, Art History, and Museum Studies in 2026 and they intend to pursue a masters in Historic Restoration. They were published in the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Capstone Project, Art as Resistance, and exhibited in a duo thesis art show, Bible Bodies, at the University Center Gallery at UM in 2025.
For the last year, Will has been transforming mannequin parts into colorful sculptural scrolls of their childhood with gel image transfers of family photos, exploring the intersection of religion, identity, and the body.
Artist Statement
My purpose is to capture the way memories are felt, not just remembered; the way memories skew and become more complex as I age. No matter the artistic medium, I find myself working to explore how we treat identity and the body as one in the same and the harm done when one's sense of self and physical being are incongruent with worldly expectations. Each art piece I make reflects the emotional echochamber that I've built to sit with various memories and heal from the trauma inflicted on the relationship between my body and identity.
Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
Will Bates Visocan
Will Bates Visocan
Missoula, MT Willvisocanart@gmail.com
Missoula, MT Willvisocanart@gmail.com
Education
Education
2026 – Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies, emphasis on Studio Art, and Museum Studies
2026 – Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies, emphasis on Studio Art, and Museum Studies
University of Montana, Missoula MT
University of Montana, Missoula MT
2023 – Associate of Arts
2023 – Associate of Arts
University of Montana, Missoula MT
University of Montana, Missoula MT
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
2025 – Bible Bodies, Two-Person Exhibit
2025 – Bible Bodies, Two-Person Exhibit
University Center Gallery, University of Montana, Missoula MT
University Center Gallery, University of Montana, Missoula MT
2024 – GA 30th Annual Juried Art Show, Group Exhibit
2024 – GA 30th Annual Juried Art Show, Group Exhibit
Gallery of Arts, University of Montana, Missoula MT
Gallery of Arts, University of Montana, Missoula MT
2024 – The Missoula Monster Project, Group Exhibit
2024 – The Missoula Monster Project, Group Exhibit
The Zootwon Arts Community Center, Missoula MT
The Zootwon Arts Community Center, Missoula MT
2018 – First Friday Art Show, Solo Exhibit
2018 – First Friday Art Show, Solo Exhibit
Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center, Great Falls MT
Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center, Great Falls MT
Publications
Publications
2025 – “Art as Resistance” WGSS Capstone Projects - 2025. https://sites.google.com/view/wgsscapstoneprojects/2025?authuser=0.
2025 – “Art as Resistance” WGSS Capstone Projects - 2025. https://sites.google.com/view/wgsscapstoneprojects/2025?authuser=0.
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
2025-Present – Gallery Attendant
2025-Present – Gallery Attendant
University Center Gallery, University of Montana, Missoula MT
University Center Gallery, University of Montana, Missoula MT
2025-Present – Collections Assistant
2025-Present – Collections Assistant
Montana Museum of Art and Culture, University of Montana, Missoula MT
Montana Museum of Art and Culture, University of Montana, Missoula MT
2025-Present – Gallery Attendant
2025-Present – Gallery Attendant
Montana Museum of Art and Culture, University of Montana, Missoula MT
Montana Museum of Art and Culture, University of Montana, Missoula MT
2025-Present – College Engagement Committee Volunteer
2025-Present – College Engagement Committee Volunteer
Montana Museum of Art and Culture, University of Montana, Missoula MT
Montana Museum of Art and Culture, University of Montana, Missoula MT
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