February 29 - April 25,2020
https://youtu.be/PAsxWjHe09M “Forest-bathing” refers to time spent immersed in nature. The works in this exhibit are “digital paintings” based on Wood’s photographs of the Texas Hill Country. She intensifies colors and abstract forms to express the mystical qualities one experiences while absorbed in the beauty of nature. There have been scientific studies on the healing effects of being in wild and natural areas. These include stress reduction and increased mental performance, immune systems, creativity, and an overall better mood. It’s been noted that office workers display happier moods when surrounded by visuals of beautiful flowers. An anesthesiologist and associate professor at the University of Arizona is exploring the effects of being in green light and gardens on pain control. The artist aims to determine if the beneficial effects of being in nature can also be re-produced by art works that display the beauty of the natural world. Her exhibit includes images that are dye-sublimation prints on aluminum and archival prints on artists’ canvas. Wood adds oil paint to canvas prints to add yet another layer of vibrancy to the images. Both the oil-enhanced canvas and the aluminum prints are limited to a series of seven to ten and are hand-signed.
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