A solo exhibition by Shu Tu. On view through January 12th, 2024.
Each day, we are presented with countless opportunities to find extraordinary beauty in ordinary things. This exhibition captures my journey of putting this insight into practice over the course of a single year in the neighborhoods surrounding Dyckman Farmhouse.
Nature—especially flowers—form the heart of this exhibit. During a pivotal year when my family moved to Inwood, I began a daily routine of observing and recording the natural beauty in our local surroundings. Many of the pieces featured here were inspired by morning walks in Isham Park and Inwood Hill Park. I embraced the digital format as it allowed me to capture the immediacy of inspiration and the raw emotion that accompanied it. Digital work also helped me track and document my artistic journey by automatically recording the creative process. This record offered valuable insights into myself and my artistic evolution.
The art in this collection honors the lessons nature teaches about courage and resilience. A flower keeps growing and changing, regardless of what we prefer. I watch its journey from bud to full bloom and finally fading away. This evolution is fascinating and humbling, serving as a reminder of the profound beauty and transience of life itself.
