“The natural world is the greatest source of excitement. The greatest source of visual beauty. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.”
-David Attenborough

As the human population began to “shelter in place” I noticed a shift in the natural world. With fewer cars on the road and planes in the sky, the air seemed cleaner and I heard more bird song in my urban neighborhood. I noticed more abundant flowers this spring and summer; and I heard reports of wild animals appearing on deserted streets and parks in major cities. Certainly, nature is delivering a message – one that keeps persisting through heat waves, firestorms and hurricanes.

Nature is warning us, but like any caring parent, she is simultaneously consoling us. She offers respite from our fears and anxiety in the smallest details of a garden or the grandeur of a redwood. For many artists she is a muse offering hope and guidance.

For this exhibition, I wanted to tell the symbiotic story of art and nature. These artists, all living in the beautiful Bay Area, have focused on flora and fauna to express both the power and spontaneity of nature – but also remind us of its fragility. Whether it’s in the angelic wings of a butterfly, the adventurous tendrils of vines, or the ominous shadow of clouds – their personal encounters with the wild implore us to watch and listen.

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ANN TRINCA

Ann Trinca was born and raised in California. Her summers were spent camping along the coast in the family trailer. She would often wander off into the woods where her parents would find her talking to the trees. As an arts administrator, she is dedicated to helping other artists realize their visions of success. This exhibition is the result of her lifelong love of nature and cherished relationships with creative friends.

Ann has 20 years of experience curating and marketing contemporary art exhibitions around the Bay Area. She earned her B.A. in Art History from the University of San Francisco and her M.A.A (Arts Administration) from Golden Gate University. She has worked for many regional art institutions including YBCA, di Rosa, Bedford Gallery and Berkeley Art Center. She has consulted for such organizations as Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Brown Street Gallery, and Napa Valley Museum. Through these positions she has built a strong network of local artists, galleries, collectors, and nonprofits with whom she collaborates as an independent consultant.