"Hudson Valley Seed Library’s Art of the Heirloom" Exhibition
The Horticultural Society of New York
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Celebrating the intersection of art and agriculture, Art of the Heirloom showcases the 23 original works commissioned by the Hudson Valley Seed Library for their annual Art Pack collection. The exhibition features works in a variety of media and styles, including a graphic rendering of Mammoth Long Island Dill by Lynne and Richie Bittner, Melissa Mandel’s anthropomorphic Sparkler Radishes sculpted in felt, a forest scene of Evergreen Bunching Scallion painted by April Warren, and cartoonist Will Sweeney’s illustrative homage to the Cosmonaut Volkov Tomato. These imaginative interpretations are only a few examples of how the artists in the show have captured the character and diversity of the Seed Library’s evocatively-named heirlooms.
Hudson Valley Seed Library Pop-Up Shop: During the course of the exhibition, the Hort will host a pop-up shop selling seed packs and fine art prints of the works in the show, as well as other items from the Seed Library. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hort and our social service programs.
[Images (from top to bottom): Will Sweeney "Cosmonaut Volkov Tomato" digital print; and Florence Gidez "Jenny Lind Melon" silkscreen on wood panel. All images courtesy of Hudson Valley Seed Library.]
Media
Schedule
from February 17, 2012 to March 02, 2012
Opening Reception on 2012-02-17 from 18:00 to 20:00
Artist(s)
Lynne & Richie Bittner, Melissa Mandel, April Warren, Will Sweeney, Ustya Tarnawsky, Florence Gidez et al.