Meet the Artists: Gallery Opening
Meet the talented artists behind our gallery exhibits, enjoy live music on the Geis Terrace, and celebrate the Japanese Garden's 50th Anniversary with art, conversation, and delicious bites!
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Meet the talented artists behind our botanical garden galleries!
Friday, May 23, 6:30-9:30pm
Explore our art galleries after hours and meet three of the artists whose work is on display. Help us celebrate the opening of the Japanese Garden 50th Anniversary exhibit and talk to one of our horticulturists. Enjoy food bite stations at each gallery and live music on the Geis Terrace.
tickets coming soonThe Artists
Sarah Nguyen is a mixed media artist, working primarily with paper. Storytelling is central to her hand cut-fiber panels and paintings. Her work has appeared in numerous national and international solo and group exhibitions and publications. Her work has been part of exhibitions in museums and festivals including (but not limited to) Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum of Asian Pacific Experience, the Daum Museum, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Grounds and Museum, the Truman Museum, Cheekwood Estates & Gardens, and Kansas City’s 2018 Open Spaces. She has taken part in a number of artist residencies from around the world as a visiting artist and teacher including Serbia, Bulgaria, Japan, and France, as well as the United States. Sarah is currently the Art Installations Curator for the True/False Film Fest.
Sarah received her BFA in Illustration from Rhode Island School of Design and her MFA in Painting from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
Hello! I’m Tati, an artist, illustrator, and surface pattern designer based in Cleveland, Ohio.
I like to dream up characters and worlds with rich layers, textures, and vivid colors. My work is rooted in observational sketching with a warm and playful approach.
My passion lies in capturing the enchanting beauty of nature and the deep emotional connection we share with our pets. Using watercolors, acrylic, and gouache, I find fulfillment in creating vibrant, colorful pieces that reflect the natural world.
Bold brush strokes and thick layers add depth and interest, creating a unique and magical experience.
Jessica Wascak claims to be the most analog digital artist you’ll ever meet. Her work uses camera, paper, screen and transfer processes to create uniquely beautiful nature-inspired works.
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