Metamorphosis is a familiar occurrence in nature, as the changing seasons bring leaves from vibrant greens to the subdued, regal hues of ochre, amber, and earth tones. Nature evolves silently before one’s eyes, a constant process of metamorphosis.
These works connect the Earth and life force with elemental materials and structures. Eszter Bornemisza creates her own fiber from plants, Martha Rieger connects to the Earth through clay and ropes, and the structure of Alke Reeh’s folding and unfolding is reminiscent of a butterfly’s wings emerging from a cocoon.
