“My Hydrangea Kingdom By a Bird Bath Sea”
Exhibition on display through July 11, 2021.
“My Hydrangea Kingdom By A Bird Bath Sea” has been extended through July 11, 2021. This show features beautiful sculptural works by local artist Atticus Adams and is on display in the Zappala Woodland Room and adjacent hall of our Welcome Center. The exhibition is open to the public during regular Garden hours.
About the Artist
Atticus grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his family were self-taught artists, deeply involved in such crafts as wood carving and quilting. “Making tangible objects is definitely part of my family heritage,” – “I come from a tradition of using simple, easily available materials for creative expression.”
“Metal mesh is a beautiful, flexible material that allows you to explore shadow, transparency, and massing in endless ways,” – “The material lends itself to these biomorphic shapes, which aren’t necessarily intentional . . . The sculptures seem fragile but are actually quite resilient—like nature itself.”
His formal art training includes stints at Yale, Rhode Island School of Design, and Harvard’s School of Architecture.
Atticus has fond summer memories of screened in porches back home and screen doors that practically dissolved the barrier between inside and outside, allowing the warmth and nature to permeate each day. This association continues to resonate in his art, and probably in those who get pleasure from his work.
Located in the Welcome Center, these works are on display through July 11, 2021 during regular Garden hours. For more information about Atticus Adams, visit his website: atticusadams.com.