Resilience in Nature: We Are the Roses that Grew from the Concrete is
a juried gallery exhibition at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical
Gardens in collaboration with All People Arts, Creative Women of Color,
Maroon Arts Group and TRANSIT ARTS. These local organizations are lifting
up Black artists and playing a critical role in developing the spirit, style
and mission of the exhibition.
In nature, diversity yields strength and opportunities. At the Conservatory
we believe nature is essential to the human experience and through
diversity yields strength and opportunities within and across communities.
Historically, while Black artists have created work reflective of connection
and intersection with nature, too often their work has been left out of that
narrative. This exhibition strives to connect people with nature while helping
build a stronger community by centering the gaze and amplifying the
voices of Black artists.
I want to thank all of the artists involved in this exhibition and I invite
everyone to view these works of art either in person, here in this virtual
catalog, or via the virtual tour coming soon. Franklin Park Conservatory is
striving to be an organization where everyone feels welcome and sees
themselves reflected in our guests, our staff, our volunteers, and our exhibitions.
We are committed to offering opportunities for underrepresented artists
and Resilience in Nature: We Are the Roses that Grew from the Concrete,
an exhibition that celebrates local Black artists, is but one example of
that commitment. Another example of that commitment is our intention to
expand and feature other groups of artists in the future.
Please enjoy Resilience in Nature: We Are the Roses that Grew from the Concrete.