August 27 – December 07, 20205
About:
Gina Siepel: To Understand a Tree encapsulates 6 years in communion with a single tree. Bridging art, ecology, and queer experience, the project approaches wood as a living being and explores interconnection, habitat, and environmental responsibility. Organized by the Museum for Art in Wood and curated by Jennifer-Navva Milliken.
Related Events:
Tree Time at the Museum
Every Thursday, Sept. 4 – Dec. 04, 4:30 p.m.
Campus, Top Floor, Elaine Langone Center
Step away from your daily routine and join us campfire-style, with a mug of hot coffee or tea, as we explore the vast arboreal world around us. From the science of orchard management to ancient tree lore, from the history of the local logging industry to a live spoon carving demo, each Tree Talk offers a unique perspective on the deep-rooted significance of trees. Join us for one session, a couple, or all of them! Everyone is welcome!
Understanding Trees with Peg Cronin and artist Gina Siepel
Monday, September 29, 7 p.m.
Campus, Top Floor, Elaine Langone Center
Join the Samek Art Museum for an engaging interview as Peg Cronin of Bucknell University speaks with Gina Siepel, the artist behind the Gina Siepel: To Understand a Tree exhibition. They will explore the biological understandings of forest interconnection, environmental philosophy, and queer ecology. A reception will follow at the Samek Art Museum.
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Top image credit: GINA SIEPEL, One Half Log, Divided into a Chair and Scraps, 2022