This exhibition is hosted by the New York Botanical Garden and curated by the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA). The exhibit catalog features each of the 43 pieces of art in the exhibition, as well as background information about each plant, artist bios, and information about each juror.
The corn painting above was created by illustrator, Karen Kluglein. Karen shows the luminous effect of watercolor on vellum in her painting of Corn (Zea mays). An instructor at The New York Botanical Garden, Kluglein received ASBA’s 2010 Award for Excellence in Botanical Art Painting and Best in Show at ASBA’s 13th Annual International Juried Exhibition at the Horticultural Society of New York.
Learn more about this exciting exhibition at http://www.asbagreencurrency.blogspot.com.
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“Green Currency: Plants in the Economy” Opens This Month


