Words by Christina Nafziger
From Monet to Georgia O’Keefe, to Van Gogh to Andy Warhol, a bloom, a flower, is one of the oldest subjects of art in history. We are drawn to it over and over again, in art and in life. We give flowers to friends and lovers, we plant flowers in our yards as we make our house a home, we pick and press them, saving them as keepsakes to remember precious moments. They are delicate, inspiring, and full of natural beauty. Flowers offer us endless joy not just due to their graceful form and shape, but also because of what they symbolize, what they inspire in us.
To see a flower grow is special, but nothing is as spectacular as the end result: the bloom. The bloom is the fruit of the flower’s labor, it’s final form. It symbolizes growth and opening oneself up, something that is a necessary constant in an artist’s life. To bloom is to become your truest form, to unapologetically let your light shine.
In this exhibition, 31 artists take on this timeless subject, each putting their own unique spin on what it means to bloom. Rooted in flora, the works include photography, paintings, cut paper, digital art, textiles, and more. These magnificent works are proof that the grass is greener where you water it—and each artist’s time, labor, determination, and creativity has come together to create a diverse garden of works.
Our "Bloom" exhibition features an array of mediums, including photography, paintings, cut paper, digital art, textiles, and more. The 31 artists have poured their time, labor, determination, and creativity into their pieces, resulting in a vibrant garden of works. Each artist brings a unique perspective and interpretation of the subject matter, creating a rich tapestry of artistic expression.
Meet Our Guest Curator - Gita Joshi:
We are honored to have Gita Joshi, an independent curator, award-winning art dealer, and host of The Curator's Salon, as our guest curator for this exhibition. With a background in art history and curating, Gita brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the curation process. She has curated over 30 exhibitions and has been instrumental in supporting early and mid-career artists throughout her career. Gita's passion for empowering artists to showcase their work and build successful careers resonates deeply with the spirit of this exhibition.
About the Artists:
We are thrilled to showcase the talents of 31 incredible artists in this exhibition:
- Evi Antonio
- Tracy Bayne
- Tiffany Budzisz
- Helena Calmfors
- Shelby K Cook
- Perry Devick
- Nick Fagan
- Emma Knight
- Tim Fowler
- Robert Frankel
- Ghia Haddad
- Emma Hill
- Debra Hill
- Teresa Katsaros
- Lara Alcantara Lansberg
- Jovanitha Le Long
- Ryan Martin
- Dominika Montonen-koivisto
- Mrs. Minal Morarji
- Julie Moss
- Carol Muthiga-oyekunle
- Roshni Patel
- Kathleen Rietz
- Kae Sasaki
- Debra Cook Shapiro
- Kristin Sjaarda
- Georgie Stewart
- Andrea Q. Thompson
- Janna Robins Walters
- Vanessa Wenwieser
- Samantha Wood
Join us in celebrating this exciting show. From traditional paintings to cutting-edge digital art, these works offer a diverse and awe-inspiring exploration of the subject matter. We extend our gratitude to Gita Joshi for curating this exceptional collection and to each artist for sharing their unique interpretations.
