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Wild and Precious, digital collage, 2024 by Amanda McInerney and Lana Waldrep Appl, Courtesy of ICOSA Collective
“What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” asks the poet Mary Oliver. So do the artists Amanda McInerney and Lana Waldrep Appl, taking inspiration from Oliver’s question to create works highlighting the small but important beauties in our lives. McInerney’s work presents bold, botanical elements through mediums from print to stitched mixed-media art, confident graphics speaking against the unknowns in the world. Appl is a perfect highlight with that, her object-based work (showing plants, toys, ceramics) begging us to consider what is useful and actually important in the small moments. – Cat McCarrey
Opening reception: Fri., May 24; on view Fri. & Sat. through June 22
916 Springdale #102, 512/920-2062