Exhibitions

GABRIELLE BARNHART + KATE BUUCK: PAPER GARDEN

Dogwood Arts Gallery / 123 W. Jackson Ave. June 2, 2023 - July 21, 2023

Gabrielle Barnhart, Kate Buuck

" A garden is a space in the earth formed for nourishment, beauty and wild delight. Inspired by the tender dedication of the gardener's hand, Paper Garden has become the terrain in which we explore, print, prune, paint, water and grow. The vibrant, flora-forward pieces of this show are artifacts from our own exploration and collaboration. Join us in this celebration of small moments."

About:

Gabrielle is a Knoxville based printmaker with a BFA from the University of Tennessee. In 2021, Gabrielle alongside Kate Turnbull, opened West Fifth Studios: an artists space in historic downtown Knoxville with the mission of creating community among artists and engaging Knoxville through shows, events, and classes. Inspired by botany, Gabrielle’s work often combines abstract and botanical elements to create vibrant motifs. While not in her studio, you can find Gabrielle tending to her beehives.

Kate is a mildly tortured, multi-disciplinary artist based in Knoxville, Tennessee. After earning her BFA from the University of Tennessee, she has been exploring mediums such as ceramics, graphic design and word smithing. Her personal work explores the visual captivation of nature that is both abstract and representational at once. Besides business as usual, Kate is romping around the lakes, rivers and mountains of her East Tennessee playground.