Tag: Taos Arts
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SEED :: disperse – Rian Kerrane
Rian Kerrane’s installations, “House Home” and “Seed Wallpaper,” explore themes of domesticity and cultural critique through various materials and performances. “House Home” uses molten iron to symbolize spiritual cleansing, while “Seed Wallpaper” reflects on female roles in society and the symbolic nature of décor. Both works address identity, memory, and social constructs.
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SEED :: disperse – Linda Melvin-Graham
Linda Melvin Graham, inspired by biology and geometry, explores celestial mysteries through monoprints on acrylic sheets at Processus Art Life. She marvels at how the material interacts with light and reflects on the beauty of seeds as genetic carriers. This work is part of Denver’s 2016 Month of Printmaking.
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SEED :: disperse – Gretchen Ewert
Gretchen Ewert’s “Germination” explores the theme of growth through ceramic miniatures and drawings. Initiated in 1982, her “ceramic pollen” reflects botanical forms, inviting interaction. The accompanying drawings, created with pen and ink on altered textile scans, aim for a light, ethereal feel, emphasizing the concept of dispersal in art.
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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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