Wild Trees II: a group exhibition

Wild Trees II: a group exhibition

Breaux Bridge—The Teche Center for the Arts in Breaux Bridge is pleased to announce the opening of the group exhibition Wild Trees II on view from October 2nd to November 2nd. A talk by Lynda Frese, artist and curator, will be held on Thursday, October 21st at 6 pm. The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on October 2nd from 10 am-6 pm.

The art exhibition includes painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture by seven Louisiana artists: Brandon Ballengée, Jacqueline Bishop, Lynda Frese, Marla Kristicevich, Chris Pavlik, Olivia Perillo, and Russell Whiting.

This art exhibition addresses critical environmental issues, as well as the idea of plant sentience which has inspired artists through the ages: Do trees have a consciousness, are they speaking to us? Wild Trees II explores how a group of Louisiana artists are making work that not only addresses the threat of climate change but reveals mysteries and messages from the natural world.

In February 2020, visual artist Lynda Frese opened her exhibition Wild Trees: Paintings and Photo Etchings at the Teche Center for the Arts, but the show closed days afterward due to the pandemic. Rather than repeat that show in 2021, Frese invited other artists to participate with her by showing work that follows the theme of her initial exhibition.

About Wild Trees, Frese says, “We know trees are the lungs of our planet, giving life to all its creatures.” The participating artists address topics concerning the environmental crisis, our human relationship with the natural world, and the ongoing question of plant sentience while using trees as subject matter. Frese continues, “These artists inspire me because their work engages us to think about complex environmental and ethical issues of our Anthropocene era. I wanted to bring this excellent and thoughtful work to my rural community—the artworks celebrate our own ecosystem while asking questions about its survival.”

The art exhibition Wild Trees II will be on view from Oct 2- Nov 2, at the Teche Center for the Arts, 210 E. Bridge St., Breaux Bridge, La. There will be an opening Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 am-6 pm; and an artist talk on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 6 pm. Please wear a mask for these community events.

Teche Center for the Arts’ normal business hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment. Please call (337) 442-1915 or email info@techecenterforthearts.com for more information.

Teche Center for the Arts aims to serve as the principal cultural, arts, music, education, and historical center for residents and tourists of Saint Martin Parish and beyond.

Teche Center for the Arts is a Tax Exempt 501( c) (3) nonprofit organization.