Carly Glovinski, an artist known for her intricate and captivating floral installations, draws inspiration from the writings of May Sarton and Emily Dickinson. In her latest piece, titled “Almanac,” Glovinski explores the beauty and transience of flowers, creating a stunning large-scale work that celebrates the diversity of blooms.
The installation, displayed at MASS MoCA, is a culmination of Glovinski’s fascination with gardens and the passage of time. Using hundreds of pressed flower paintings made with acrylic paint on semi-transparent mylar, she creates a visual record of the seasons. The delicate brushstrokes on translucent material give the impression of real petals blown up to larger-than-life size.
Glovinski’s “Almanac” is a nod to the annual guide that forecasts weather and provides calendars for astronomical events, tides, and planting. The artist meticulously labels segments of the installation with the months the blooms appear, creating a timeline of nature’s cycles.
Referencing pressed blossoms that she has grown, harvested, or collected, Glovinski pays homage to Emily Dickinson’s love of preserving flowers. The artist’s work serves as a commentary on the labor of care, highlighting the beauty and fragility of nature.
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