ExhibitionMarch 11, 2022
Our Patch of Earth
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life created a new exhibition and creative arts garden project. For the first residency, they invited the Colombian artist, Esteban Peña Parga, with the exhibition entitled "Our Patch of Earth" to explore the institution's relationship with the natural environment, focusing on native wildflowers. By using innovative painting and drawing techniques and new media and technology, this exhibition will evolve as winter turns to spring.
Commenting on the exhibition, Esteban Peña said, "When I applied for the residency, I started researching flowers, nature, and wildlife, and I discovered how flowers communicate with insects in wavelengths, in colors, in lights, that we humans can't see. And that's one of the starting points of the residency. I also discovered that meadows are in danger of extinction, and I think it would be good to call attention to that."
Although the Colombian artist's residency ends March 6, the exhibition will remain at the museum through the spring of 2022. More events and activities will take place as part of the larger project, including in the museum's outdoor areas.
From the Museum of Lincolnshire Life Education department, Anita Fox said, "This is an exciting project for us and allows us to develop an area of the museum that has never been open to the public before, our secret garden. Schools, community groups, and volunteers will help grow the project throughout the year, with family days and activities. And I hope visitors will see the exhibit and be inspired to visit the other green areas of the museum, including Liquorice Park and West Common."
When visiting the Our Patch of Earth exhibit, you can find the booklets printed on wildflower seed paper so they can be sown after use.
The museum is open Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but it is essential to book your admission at www.investigatelearning.com/.
Commenting on the exhibition, Esteban Peña said, "When I applied for the residency, I started researching flowers, nature, and wildlife, and I discovered how flowers communicate with insects in wavelengths, in colors, in lights, that we humans can't see. And that's one of the starting points of the residency. I also discovered that meadows are in danger of extinction, and I think it would be good to call attention to that."
Although the Colombian artist's residency ends March 6, the exhibition will remain at the museum through the spring of 2022. More events and activities will take place as part of the larger project, including in the museum's outdoor areas.
From the Museum of Lincolnshire Life Education department, Anita Fox said, "This is an exciting project for us and allows us to develop an area of the museum that has never been open to the public before, our secret garden. Schools, community groups, and volunteers will help grow the project throughout the year, with family days and activities. And I hope visitors will see the exhibit and be inspired to visit the other green areas of the museum, including Liquorice Park and West Common."
When visiting the Our Patch of Earth exhibit, you can find the booklets printed on wildflower seed paper so they can be sown after use.
The museum is open Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but it is essential to book your admission at www.investigatelearning.com/.
