Seasonal Shifts: The Art of Change + Continuity
August 1–September 30, 2024
About
Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, a French critic, journalist, and novelist, once wrote, "plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose," which roughly translates to, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." This timeless observation provides the thematic backbone for "Seasonal Shifts," an exploration of the push and pull between change and continuity over the passage of time. In this exhibition, seven contemporary artists delve into the cyclical nature of seasons, each interpreting the interplay of transformation and stability in their unique ways.
The exhibition features the works of Adam Umbach, Braxton Fuller, Karen Horne, Rachel Bottomley, Steve Cannon, Tricia Strickfaden, and Xan Padron. Each artist brings a unique perspective to the theme, contributing to a rich tapestry of interpretations on change and permanence.
The artworks embody both literal and metaphorical senses of seasons, capturing how our social interactions, identities, and environments evolve throughout the year. From the conviviality of al fresco summer dinners to the introspective solitude of winter meals, the pieces evoke the rhythms of seasonal transitions. They also reflect on the "seasons" of human life, contemplating the aspects of our identities that evolve as we age, juxtaposed with the elements that remain constant.
"Seasonal Shifts" is a meditation on the dynamic balance between change and homeostasis. Through diverse mediums and perspectives, this exhibition invites you to explore the enduring truth that while the world around us is in a constant state of flux, certain fundamental aspects of our existence remain the same.
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I focus on time and place, and that is always changing… As a street photographer, I love to think about my work as some sort of sociological portraits, focusing on the street as a social space. The public spaces in our cities somehow become the theater of social life.
-XAN PADRON
Xan Padron
Time Lapse. Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro (2020)
Photography
28 x 22 inches. Limited edition of 25. $660-1,320.
35 x 28 inches. Limited edition of 25.$1,320-2,420.
42 x 33 inches. Limited edition of 25. $1,980-3,300.
60x47 inches. Limited edition of 10. $3,740-6,300.
My work is deeply inspired by the rhythms of nature, which embodies the balance between change and continuity. In nature, the passage of time unfolds seamlessly—the sun rises and sets, seasons change, and life cycles continue. This natural progression mirrors our human experience, where moments of unexpected loss coexist with enduring legacies.
-STEVE CANNON
Steve Cannon
On The Hunt
Archival Inkjet Pigments on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta Paper
Custom Dimensions
I interpret the themes of change, continuity, and the passage of time by constantly evolving my work, pushing boundaries, exploring new approaches, color palettes and techniques.
-TRICIA STRICKFADEN
Tricia Strickfaden
Candy Crush
Mixed Media on Canvas
48 x 36 Inches
$6950
COMMISSIONABLE
. Reflecting on how childhood symbols provide comfort amid life's changes, my work underscores how the past influences our present and future.
-ADAM UMBACH
Adam Umbach
Big Crabby (2024)
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
48 x 60 Inches
$20,000
Each day is a new opportunity for growth, to make good or bad decisions, and to choose our paths. Through my work, I try to express that continuous change and the process of navigating through those experiences.
-BRAXTON FULLER
Braxton Fuller
Express Yourself 2, 2023
36 x 36 Inches
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, and Aerosol on Canvas
$3200
Our living patterns are all affected by the change of seasons, whether our locations are rural or urban. In my work, I've been fascinated with the theme of dining, and how we so enjoy al fresco dining in summer, and move back to dine in more intimate indoor spaces in the fall and winter. My dining series speaks to that shift - from sun-drenched courtyards and patios, to more intimate, indoor spaces.
-KAREN HORNE
Karen Horne
Covent Garden Diners
Oil on Canvas 36 x 60 Inches
$9800
Rachel Bottomley
Here They Come
Ink, acrylic, soft pastel, oil stick, pigment stick & pencil on paper
Diptych
22 x 30 Inches
$1450
Through my paintings, I aim to capture this balance, celebrating the fleeting charm of each flower while honoring the timeless cycle of the seasons. I paint intuitively, taking inspiration from my time in the garden and drawing upon details stored in my imagination. The colors and compositions in my work are influenced by the movement of flowers, the juxtaposition of geometric patterns which highlight the intricacies of the flowers, and the changing palette of the garden.
-RACHEL BOTTOMLEY