Tag: photography
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Acequia Installation at AADK in Blanca, Spain
Culmination of research performed around Acequia while on an artist residency at AADK in Blanca, Spain. Artists Daniela Jules Garza and Lee Lee were in residence during July 2023
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Abandoned Acequia above La Sagura
Abandoned acequia line fallow fields above Blanca, on the Sagura River. Surprisingly, more pollinators thrive here than in the active fields below.
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SEED :: disperse – Greg Cradick
The SEED :: disperse installation at the Dairy ARTS Center features artworks by various artists, highlighting the transition from industrial agriculture impacts to the potential of seeds. Greg Cradick’s quiet portraits of winter weeds complement Evan Anderman’s monoculture views, while collaborative works showcase the plight of pollinators and endangered plants.
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SEED :: disperse – Claire Coté
“Sounds of Dispersal” highlights seed dispersal through diverse methods like gravity, wind, water, and animals, using a sound collage to convey this ecological process. The “Seed Biomimicry Scroll” draws from Patua art to illustrate innovative solutions inspired by nature, showcasing sustainable designs like smart fabrics and non-toxic antifouling surfaces.
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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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