FERN DWELLERS 2021 - Present
Artworks in the Fern Dwellers series are inspired by forest walks in the Northwoods. By observing at various times of the day and night, nature transforms into otherworldly and fantastic landscapes. Golden hour light falling through the canopy illuminates the lush forest floor, while wind sounds create a swirling motion. Lush green ferns, tiny dew drops, and pine needles blanket the mystical woodlands. As day turns into twilight, campfires and rainbow party lights blend with fireflies and starlight colors to glow on a fresh palette of deep green. Ferns unfurl to reveal secret hammocks and remote summer cabins on different fronds and branches. The paintings capture emotions often felt while relaxing and stargazing. Time in nature heals us and fills us with wonder and calm. Our souls soar with the possibility of growth and renewal promoting well-being, health, and comfort. Ferns are indeed exciting places to dwell.
I decided to call the series Fern Dwellers to encompass a magical feeling of dwelling among the ferns. I imagine the work going beyond Mirror Lake State Park in Wisconsin to other locations including such diverse sites as the Fern Room at Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory as well as Fern Dell at Griffin Park in Los Angeles. There are many more hikes in my future, more places to dream and dwell among the ferns.
Read more about the series here.
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