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2024 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Bonnie App
Lakewood Ohio 44107 United States Home Phone: 4402259995 Membership: November 30, 2023 Website: Bonnie O App Website
Bio
Where Bonnie’s art journey began…
Throughout her working life, first as a teacher, then as a commercial graphic artist, her free time was often spent creating art using a variety of mediums. Eventually she began a journey into botanical art and in 2017 became a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA). As a member, she has participated in exhibitions at several recent annual conferences. Workshops and classes by internationally recognized artists have helped sharpen her skills and expand her focus.
As a natural extension of traditional botanical art, she began to create cyanotype prints and is a supporting member of AlternativePhotography.com and the Ohio Art League. Cyanotype, one of the oldest forms of photography dating back to 1842, is a process that makes use of all of the skills that she has learned along the way through her work as a graphic designer, a photographer, botanical artist, and as an observer of nature. A cyanotype composition of Bonnie’s was one of twelve selected to be included in the international Anna Atkins tribute event and is featured in their 2024 calendar.
The focus of her 2024 project is Regenerative Agriculture. The traveling exhibit showcases a series of life-size cyanotypes of vegetables and cover crop plants which were graciously provided by The Chef’s Garden in Huron, Ohio. The Chef’s Garden follows regenerative agriculture practices. In addition to the cyanotypes, there are photos comparing crops from farms that follow regenerative agriculture practices and farms that use conventional agricultural practices. In addition to other photographs of vegetables, the exhibit will make available information about regenerative agriculture. 10% of print sales are donated to The Hunger Network.
Artist Statement
What inspires Bonnie:
As Bonnie’s interest in and research into botanical art and cyanotype art expanded, she has learned that documenting plants serves as a connection between art and science and, in fact, is firmly planted in each discipline. From 16th century botanical illustrations to the beginning of photography in the mid-19th century, these movements helped foster a recognition of the beauty and fragility of plant life, and, more so, what constitutes a healthy environment.
The intricacies of plants and natural scenery is where her aesthetic resides. It is Bonnie’s hope that her art will connect with viewers in such a way that they, too, will become more aware of the natural environment and become inspired to support efforts to care for the environment.
Exhibits:
Pinwheel Gallery, Clark Gallery at Blackbird Baking Co, Small Works ASBA, Prama Gallery, Doubting Thomas Gallery, Screw Factory Art Show, Ohio Art League Thumb Box exhibit
Juried Art Show: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, AlternativePhotography.com Anna Atkins International Tribute
Special recognition: Spring 2024 issue of the Silver Grain Classics Magazine
Art for Good Causes: Restoring the City Gala, Lakewood Women’s Club: Women Honoring Women