Tag: art
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SEED :: disperse – Julia Ruth Claus
Julia Ruth Claus reflects on the profound beauty and complexity of seeds in her artistic practice. Inspired by their protective functions and intricate designs, she creates a mobile from locally grown fruits and vegetables, showcasing the hidden mandala of seeds within. Her work captures the miracle of nature’s creative processes.
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SEED :: disperse – Peter Chinni
Peter Chinni’s artist statement explores the energy that permeates all existence, defining life and death. He reflects on the hidden potential within nature—seeds that hold the essence of future growth. Chinni believes that beauty arises from inevitable change, as life simultaneously destroys and creates anew through transformation.
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SEED :: disperse – Evan Anderman
Evan Anderman’s work, showcased in the SEED :: disperse exhibition, explores the complex relationship between human development and nature in eastern Colorado. As a geologist, he captures the land’s layered history, highlighting conflicts between agriculture and energy industries while prompting viewers to reflect on the impact of “progress” on the landscape’s beauty and sustainability.
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SEED :: disperse – Overview of the Exhibition
SEED is an interdisciplinary arts and education project that celebrates the significance of seeds through curated exhibitions combining art and science. The installation at Dairy Arts Center explores themes of biodiversity loss, cultivation fragmentation, and human migration, showcasing diverse artworks that interpret seeds’ potential and the intricate relationships between nature and humanity.
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SEED :: disperse at the Dairy ARTS Center
The SEED installation at Dairy ARTS Center explores the duality of seeds through various artistic expressions. It juxtaposes the impact of development and monoculture with themes of hope and resilience. Artists present works depicting the struggles and possibilities of nature within domestic spaces, reflecting on environmental issues and the significance of seeds in our lives.
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