Ghost Gallery: Tonic: A Medicinal Flora & Fungi Exhibition
Curated by Laurie Kearney
March 13th - April
Ghost Gallery
Seattle, QA
A group exhibition of 98 artists in Seattle to educate, inform and inspire our community by sharing the beauty, benefits (and even some dangers) of medicinal herbs, flowers, plants & fungi.
In my application to this gallery, we were asked to provide the medicinal qualities of each submission. The gallery selected 3 pieces which featured magnolias, lily pads and fiddleheads and their medical qualities.
Did you know?
Magnolia bark is a staple in traditional Eastern medicine. It contains honokiol and magnolol, compounds that are highly effective at reducing cortisol levels, easing stress, and improving sleep quality without causing daytime drowsiness.
Did you know?
In many herbal traditions, the rhizomes and flowers of water lilies are used as an astringent and sedative. They have been applied topically to soothe skin inflammations and internally to help regulate heart rhythm and reduce anxiety.
Did you know?
Many fern species, including those whose young fronds are called fiddleheads, are packed with antioxidants, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids. They are historically used to treat inflammation and are valued for their high concentration of minerals that support immune health.
HCA Artists: Millis Library Exhibition
HCA Artists
March 9th - April 23rd
Millis Public Library
Millis, MA
A group exhibition of 16 artists at the Millis Public Library highlighting the work and accomplishments of Hopkinton Center for the Arts Artists.
I chose “Cardinal in the Cold” for the exhibit because I’m hoping it will ignite in the patrons of the library a wonder and curiosity for nature. Photography is the main reason I go into nature time and time again.
The Idea Kitchen: Evident Nature Juried Exhibition
Curated by Allison Belolan
February 2nd - April 30th
The Idea Kitchen
Larchmont, NY
A group exhibition celebrating artists who investigate the natural world with curiosity, rigor, and wonder.
Evident Nature explores the intersection of art and science, the investigative and the aesthetic. This exhibition focuses on the artists that approach the natural world as both subject and collaborator—those who reveal hidden systems, document ephemeral moments, or celebrate the resilient life that persists in unexpected places.
I submitted “Heart of the Bromeliad” because of the quality of detail in this botanical observation. Bromeliads have shapes that you want to touch to check whether they really are real. In exchange for a bit of light and a drop of water, they treat you to spectacular colours and a tropical feel. There are more than 2800 specie and the flowers themselves are very small. You need to really zoom in and take time to observe the beauty of this evident nature.
Lotvin Family Gallery: The Wonder Within: HCA Art Fundraiser
HCA Artist Collective
November 25th - December 18th
Lotvin Family Gallery
Hopkinton, MA
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts opened a call to their artists to donate artwork for their Annual Winter Art Auction & Fundraiser. This year, the gallery director chose the theme of "The Wonder Within,", following their core value to Inspire the Wonder Within.
I chose pieces from my France Series because of the wonder I felt within the country, exploring their parks, chateaus and ancient forts. France was the reason I started photography and has been a touchstone for many of my artistic endeavors.
HCA Artists: The Rapscallion Kitchen & Bar Gallery
HCA Artist Collective
November 8th, 2025 - January 30th, 2026
Rapscallion Kitchen & Bar
Hopkinton, MA
Hopkinton Center for the Arts saught work to be shown in the brand new Rapscallion Kitchen and Bar at 22 South Street in Hopkinton. They put together an amazing show that showcased the HCA visual art community.
As my first every art show, they provided a lovely and welcoming space to get my feet in the water of the art world.
I chose these two pieces because I felt that they fit the theme of Rapscallions. Playing with the idea of mischievousness, having a portrait of a beautiful soaring bird with a floating frog, tickled me as a bit silly as a comparison point of the beauty of nature.
