Exhibition - Waltham, Massachusetts

Flora and Fauna
Monique Rancourt Artisan Gallery and Lincoln Arts Project
Waltham, Massachusetts
Opening reception: Friday June 2nd  6PM -8pm
Exhibition Dates: June 2-July 15, 2023

The exhibition will feature 15 artists using a variety of media. The artists included are:
Sarah Leon
Andrea Tishman
Kevin Whitmann
Emily Schuhmann,
Brie Flora
Kelly Conroy
Gabrielle Gould
Anna Johnson
Taylor Saleem
Erica Hood
Claire Eder
Cal Anderson
Leticia Bajuyo
Lena McCarthy
Mary Dennis Knappel

I am honored that my sculptures Hypergrass Runner: Maze, 2022 will on display in this group exhibition.

Using artificial turf as a primary collage medium, I examine the obsessive and repetitive pursuit of a “well-manicured lawn” and desire to contain nature. Supporting these mosaics is a commonly used blue tarp, which has become symbolic of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes for its use to shield or protect desired items from natural elements. This inexpensive and easily discarded material creates a danger for the natural environment.

These materials are combined in these wall runners that run up the wall. Carpet runners are often used to cover hallway floors that have seen better days or carpet areas that look a little worn - a carpet runner is an inexpensive way to refresh decor.