Culture Connect Featured Event

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 18, 5:00-7:00 pm Jessica Schwind’s mixed media works synthesize animal and vegetal worlds into unexpected juxtapositions that express an existential view of the natural world. Animal imagery, as in “Pigeon,” are transformed to harmoniously dwell within the color infused realm of the backyard garden. Schwind writes that: “Cultivated Castaways” brings focus to the lives of creatures that are commonly regarded as nuisances or irritants in our culture. We sometimes celebrate the death of these creatures as a result of our victory to control nature. This exhibition attempts to highlight their existence as part of our interconnected eco system. Her works have been included in exhibitions at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum, (CA), Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, (VA) The Hudson River Museum, (NY), McDonough Museum, (OH) and The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, (CT). Images of other works and project series can be viewed at www.jessicaschwind.com. The Niche is located on the first floor of Founders Hall