Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center, The Smithsonian, Juried Exhibit

Inner Garden from my Perspective series was selected and received the Juror’s Award (1 of 3) for the Imaginary Worlds: Invented Spaces and Places Exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution), juried by Dr. Margaret A. Weitekamp, Department Chair and Curator of the Space History Department, National Air and Space Museum.

This exhibition invited viewers to explore visionary landscapes, fantastic cityscapes, and surreal dreamscapes crafted by contemporary artists. Blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination, the exhibition showcased artwork that transported audiences to new and unexpected realms. Each piece served as a portal into an artist’s unique, invented world, inspiring wonder and curiosity. There is a heavy emphasis on worlds created by artists as opposed to preexisting fictional universes. Click here for the exhibit catalogue.

Duration:

May 9 – September 21, 2025

A few words about the artwork:

This painting is part of my Inner Gardens collection, which is a part of the larger Architectural series. It is inspired by nature reclaiming abandoned buildings. I created a sense of space that allows the viewer to imaginatively enter, connecting with both our inner and environmental awareness.