Spring of Life was a multimedia gallery show at Theodore Payne Foundation in LA
Artist statement:
Spring of Life is a visual exploration of how we as humans learn to coexist and adapt to our ever-changing natural surroundings. As the drought continues to shape our landscape and lives, I wanted this collection of work to show both the interaction of us within our newly shaped natural world, as well as a celebration of the plants that can thrive in this dry environment. Muted colors and earthy textures represent our dry, warm landscape, and how those things can be beautiful. Little moments and “framed” details show glimpses of hope within our landscape of LA. These moments are made to echo driving around the city and seeing patches of beautiful color or a native garden within the sea of green/decaying lawns. The human element in the work reflects our impact on our surroundings and how we can choose to either destruct or facilitate growth. I want people to see themselves in the work as catalysts of change, that every little sustainable move can help our environment thrive.