ArtPlantae Today

Frost
Schuylkill Center
Philadelphia, PA
February 15 – April 18, 2014

Philadelphia artists Amie Potsic and Nancy Agati explore the meaning of winter through photography and mixed media at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.

In winter, patterns emerge from the harsh relief of cold temperatures and heavy snow that illuminate the relationship between us and the changing environment in which we live. Photographer Amie Potsic explains, “I find winter to be particularly seductive as it simultaneously highlights the stark beauty of our environment’s dormant cycle while hinting at the potential growth of spring.” Nancy Agati’s mixed media work, explores the ephemeral through use of natural materials and emphasizes the cyclical patterns of the natural world. Agati writes eloquently about the details that are highlighted by winter: “Working in the studio while the snow falls – again. Linear patterns are further defined as I notice the stark contrast of branches against a pallid backdrop.”

Agati and Potsic draw elements of nature into their work, giving voice to the natural world and putting it in dialogue with both the viewers and the artists themselves. Potsic’s photographs and installations focus on the intersection of the physical, socio-political, and natural worlds, highlighting the change of seasons as indicators of ecological wellbeing.

Agati’s sculptural installations use natural materials to create forms which resonate with the patterns, shapes, and complex structures of the natural world. Whether it is Agati’s striking sculptures or Potsic’s photography that transports you, Frost creates a world that is both uniquely its own and deeply connected to its inspiration: our natural world.

The public is invited to view the exhibition and meet the artists this weekend during the opening reception. The reception will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

Learn more about the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education on their website at www.schuylkillcenter.org.