{G L Barrett}
Spring heralds the return of nature’s lush colours, and awakens the creatures which call the great outdoors home. These limited edition acrylic prints, the latest additions to the Unseen Neighbours series, reflect the vibrancy of the natural world and its smallest inhabitants.
In ‘Golden Bliss’ we bear witness to a honey bee’s exploration as its pollen-coated posterior hurries into the depths of a golden squash flower. ‘Petallica’ shows us the curious bronze face of a jumping spider peeking out from amongst a voluptuous mass of scarlet dahlia petals. ‘Touch Grass’ highlights the beauty of a simple blade of grass as it provides a gentle incline for a resting fruit fly.
Inspired by the season’s bright new possibilities, these three artworks represent a renewal of my approach to entomological portrait photography, replacing monochromatic drama with bold bursts of colour that celebrate the hidden daily lives happening all around us.
All images are 19x13in and printed on acrylic. Show runs from May 16-June 15.
The whole Propagate collection, and five entomological portraits from the Unseen Neighbours series are available to purchase at the Melt Studio + Gallery.
Propagate artworks are 16x20in and framed in a satin black frame complete with Art Glass (total size 17in x 22in). 11x14in prints are also available. Unseen Neighbours portraits are 5x7in and presented in ornate resin frames that can be hung or standalone.
March 5-23, 2025: Framed prints of 'Tepi's Pride' and 'Senses of Mell' from the Unseen Neighbours series were included in this group show, highlighting the joy in the lives of Parasteatoda tepidariorum and Apis mellifera.
[About this show]Feb 19-March 2, 2025: Invited to exhibit 'Layering' (from the Propagate (2024) series) as part of the 'You Do You' group show at Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto.
[Artist Profile]Nov 29 - Dec 29, 2024: Six entomological photographic portraits from the Unseen Neighbours (2024) series exhibited in "Give A Little Bit" Christmas group show at Melt Gallery + Studio.
[About this show]Oct 4-5, 2024: Two artworks (Cutting and Layering) from the Propagate (2024) series exhibited in "Tell Me A Story" at The Cotton Factory, Hamilton as part of the juried group show for Art Circuit 2024.
[About ArtCircuit]May 17-June 23, 2024: Propagate (2024) exhibited as part of the RENEWAL juried group show, celebrating Spring and new starts. Seeds, Layering and Division were on display.
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