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My Upcoming Art Exhibition --- Loving a Leek and the Soil It Grows In: The Art and Science of the Soil Biome
Live happily, you're worth it.
Greetings! It's Sue here.
First, thanks to all who could attend my recent talk and exhibit at the Harris Center for Conservation Education: “An Illustrated Exploration of Lichen Lore.“
Thanks also to Kay Hurley for co-presenting with me at the opening; she was a huge hit with her enthusiasm for and knowledge of lichens.
This traveling exhibit is based on my illustrations for our book, Lichenpedia: A Brief Compendium, written by Kay and due out in May 2024 by the Princeton University Press.
Now I’m happily preparing for my next exhibit which runs Saturday, January 6 - Friday, February 2, 2024. I hope you'll come see it!
“Loving a Leek and the Soil It Grows In: The Art and Science of the Soil Biome”
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 6, 2024, 11 AM - 1 PM
Lawrence Library, 15 Main Street, Pepperell, MA
With a special performance by singer/songwriter by PJ Rogue
Why this exhibit?
I wanted to understand why the vegetables from my local organic CSA farm (Upswing Farm) are robust and super tasty. To find out, I met with soil-health experts Rubèn Parrilla and John Duke of NOFA/Mass. We examined soil from the farm, and I learned about the mutualistic relationship between plants and the soil biome, which contributes to the health and taste of my veggies.
The exhibit features my interpretations of the soil critters and minerals we observed under a microscope, plus sketches and paintings of root veggies.
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All the best,
Sue Edwards
Let's draw from nature.
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