“From the erotic life of plants to the secret life of insects humans have long been intrigued by the natural world. Verdant implies rich vegetation, of green and growing things. Verdant can also signify emergent growth, still unripe, or tender, as suggested by the work of Beth Biggs, Linda Kelly, Sarah Maloney and Janice Wright Cheney who come together to celebrate spring. With themes of regeneration, transformation, and the strangeness of nature, each artist invites us to look closely at the natural form while simultaneously making us aware of its complex material, conceptual, or perceptual meaning.”
– excerpt from Anne Koval‘s exhibition statement . Anne is an independent curator, art historian and poet. |
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