Gardens are Joan Bankemper’s inspiration, whether she’s crafting a vase-form covered in flowers and bees or helping plan community gardens. At Chelsea’s Nancy Hoffman Gallery, Bankemper combines handmade and found flowers, vessels and spiritual beings in this riotous sculpted garden. (On view through Sept 1st).
Known for her elaborate, nature-inspired ceramic vessels, Joan Bankemper’s three-part contribution to Nancy Hoffman Gallery’s winter group exhibition is a serenely gorgeous reminder that winter won’t last forever. (In Chelsea through Jan 24th).
Joan Bankemper, installation view of ‘Cutout/Decoupage’ at Nancy Hoffman Gallery, December 2014.
