Скачать или смотреть Nature Art: Through History and Today - Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Curator Series

Trace the evolution of the naturalist artist and witness how these visionary creators have paid homage to the beauty of nature throughout history. From traversing the realms of devotional art forms to methods used in illustration, sculpture and preservation, learn how artists have documented discoveries found in nature. You’ll also get an up-close look at how these mediums are used today by Ohio-based naturalists and artists alike, as seen in the exhibition, It’s an Honor to be Here: Ohio Nature Artists in Their Natural State.

It's an Honor to Be Here: Ohio Nature Artists in Their Natural State-September 30-December 31 at The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

Exploring the eclectic backgrounds and relationships between artists and the natural world, It’s an Honor to Be Here inspires curiosity and respect for the natural diversity found throughout Ohio and the talented artists that dedicate their craft to interpreting it. Ohio-based artists from all corners of the state will share their interpretations of the breadth of nature that surrounds us all and share stories that will inspire a new generation of creators and environmental stewards. Using a variety of media, from traditional painting to taxidermy, paper sculpture, video and fiber arts, this exhibition will engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds and highlight the incredible work that Ohio artists offer.

Donna Marbury is the Account Director at Warhol & WALL ST. Donna oversaw the creative direction and was the editor of the Art | Activism | Action book, which captured the art and the historic moment of the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement in Columbus. Previously, Donna was a healthcare, technology, business, and arts and culture journalist who wrote for Columbus Alive, The Columbus Dispatch, the Columbus Post, ChicagoMusic.org, and AllHipHop.com.

Lisa McLymont is a multidisciplinary artist, graphic designer, and social justice advocate. She is currently a Commissioner on the Columbus Arts Commission and was the lead artist and project manager for the Deliver Black Dreams Public Mural Project (located at 479 E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201). From Lisa's artist statement: "Ultimately, I create in the hope that something in the final work shifts someone else’s perception, and helps them see the power they have to positively act, whether that be in protest, conversation, or to protect someone unlike them."

Richard “Duarte” Brown is a master artist with the TRANSIT ARTS Youth Program and the Ohio Alliance for the Arts Education's Art in the house program. For more than 20 years, Brown has dedicated his talent to helping young people in Columbus through countless programs including CAPACITY (CAPA’s Youth Art Program), the Short Stop Youth Center, the King Arts Complex, Ohio Alliance for Arts Education’s (and formerly GCAC’s) Artists-in-Schools program, GCAC’s Children of the Future, Ebony Boys, Art Safe, and VSA Ohio. Duarte was the recipient of the 2022 Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Fellowship and his murals can be seen throughout the city bringing comfort and inspiration to countless viewers.

Program Image Credit: Mural near Ohio Theatre. Artists: Miss Birdy, Brenden Spivey, Wil Wong Yee, Laurie Clements, and April Sunami. Photo by Colin Mayr (2020).