Two New Exhibitions Start Next Weekend at Polk Museum of Art

Delphys by Carol Prusa

Polk Museum of Art is opening two new exhibitions next Saturday featuring three artists. The “feel” of the exhibitions are very different. The larger one, Silver Linings: Delicate Drawings by Carol Prusa, is very cool and almost scientific while All Natural: Organic Forms by Akiko Sugiyama and Jean Yao seems warmer and, …well… more natural…

Carol Prusa creates these very large, very intricately patterened drawings that are influenced by the cosmos and the natural world. Some of them are on acrylic domes and have little LED lights inside them that make them look like galaxies or deep sea creatures.

Akiko Sugiyama makes wall sculptures from repetitely rolled, cut, twisted and otherwise manipulated rice paper. They have a very Zen-like quality. Whether or not that was intentional is a question for the artist.

Jean Yao makes fantastic baskets from palm tree flower stalks. They’re very earthy looking in shades of brown, but beautiful.

Both exhibitions are on display June 13 – August 30. Check the Museum’s website for hours and admission.

Untitled from the How Does Your Garden Grow? series by Akiko Sugiyama.

My Favorite Lady by Jean Yao.