Does art outlast the notoriety of its creator?
Artist Nick Oberling works on a mural for the lobby of Freedom Bank in Columbia Falls. (Chris Peterson photo)
Nicholas Oberling speaks with defense attorney Sean Hinchey after pleading guilty to felony criminal endangerment in Flathead County District Court on Monday, Nov. 28. (Derrick Perkins/Daily Inter Lake)
The criminal case against acclaimed artist Nicholas Oberling has sent ripples across the local art world, his once-coveted paintings taken off display in venues and upcoming shows paused.
Oberling, established and well-liked in the art community, was accused of trying to electrocute his significant other while she took a shower at the couple’s Hungry Horse home on July 24...
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