June Exhibits

June Exhibits at Surface Gallery: featuring Gail Nelson, Naomi Falk, and a Rewilding: a group exhibition

"A Rewilding Journey" by Gail M. Nelson is an immersive installation which highlights that everything in nature is moving and changing; nothing is static. This observation spiraled into an art installation based on how nature grows and rewilds. This exhibit demonstrates how art and nature connect to create a repurposed habitat. The relationship between biodiversity and creating with mixed media is explored with materials that had a life prior to their inclusion in an artwork. Recycled paper, yarn, water-based paint, collaged botanical prints, willows and wood come together in a 3D space full of organic shapes, movement and eco themes.

"Yes, and..." features textile work by Naomi Falk. She writes, "Dreaming through improvisational play, I make my way through these anxious times and momentary nows. Inspired by Ross Gay, Muriel Rukeyser, among many more people, creatures, and events, I ponder the delight and difficulty of living together in this “human place”. What does it mean to dig through what remains (donated fabrics, clothing, textiles, stuff)? What is lost and found? Through these processes, I piece together new stories, discovering softness, survival, and abundant possibilities.",

"Rewilding: a group show", is a juried group exhibition featuring 21 artists and over 30 works, celebrates the diversity and vitality of the natural world. From detailed representations of flora and fauna to abstract explorations of organic form, the exhibition offers a wide-ranging look at how artists engage with nature, sustainability, and interconnected ecosystems. This exhibit is the perfect compliment to our main exhibit by Gail Nelson.

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