The West Palm Beach Mandel Public Library is set to spruce up its venue with a new exhibition titled Treefall, opening on September 19. The art display, part of the Art in Public Places initiative, kicks off its showcase in The Urban Living Room space within the library and will be accessible to the public until the end of December that year.
Featuring a quintet of local talents, Treefall is an eco-collective centered on the artistic expression of environmental themes, particularly the aftermath of arboreal decline. According to the city's announcement, the exhibition is set to feature a variety of medium, from sculpture and painting to photography and collage, with each artist providing a unique viewpoint on how our daily actions can drastically shape both natural and human-made environments.
The details of the exhibition include Molly Aubry's digital-meets-nature sculptures and Isabel Gouveia’s abstract representations in 'Untitled – Sunshine III'. Natalie Hou's 'Glyphs' endeavors to merge the primeval with the present-day, while Eloise Janssen presents 'Entanglement', a series calling for a discerning eye. ‘Ouroboros,’ by Michelle A M Miller, closes the loop with artworks on paper incorporating organic discards, from oyster shells to beeswax.
Treefall is a collective effort to not just showcase art but to foster interaction. "Each of the five artists offer distinct perspectives on how our daily choices shape landscapes, both real and constructed," per the city's press release. The collective's exhibition will be supplemented with public programming, including two 'Death Café' discussions and 'The Obituary: A Reflective Writing Experience', aimed to provoke thought and conversation among attendees.
For those looking to dive deeper, the exhibition also ties into the Collection Connection, a joint effort between the library and AIPP ArtLife, designed to get residents and visitors to engage with public art throughout the city. Free Art Passports are available at the library to guide spectators on their journey.
The opening reception is slated for October 10, in conjunction with the Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration at City Hall Courtyard. For more insights into the exhibition, contact Carolina Puente, Public Art Coordinator, or follow the public conversation on social media via @ArtLifeWPB and @TheCityOfWPB.
