In-person and Virtual Lecture: Tuesday, November 11, 9:30 am:
Art That Breathes: Deepening Our Connection to Plants through Art
Throughout history, women have drawn inspiration from the natural world as a primary source for their creative expression, and have incorporated elements like landscapes, plants, animals, and natural phenomena into their work across various mediums and styles. Working with plants in one’s art practice is a way in which we can deepen our understanding and partnership with plants and the natural world which can lead to feeling more rooted and a deeper sense of place and inner understanding of interconnectedness between people and their environment.
We will also survey some pioneering artists who drew inspiration from the natural world such as Hildegard Von Bingen, May Morris, Anna Atkins, Maria Sibylla Merian as well as a few contemporary artists creating unique works