LOOKING CLOSELY

November 3, 2022 - January 8, 2023

by Gretchen Halpert

Gretchen Halpert is exhibiting thirty botanical and natural science illustrations at the Maine Jewish Museum, accompanied by an artist talk and free workshop. "Halpert is intrigued by connections, how one structure attaches to, or influences, another. Smilax herbacea (front) is the result of walking into her back yard and becoming fascinated with its twisting vines, attachments and tendrils, unfolding buds, developing flowers and fruits. She followed this plant’s development from May to October, sketching, researching, learning, and bringing portions into the studio to draw from life. That which captures our interest lures us to further examination. She invites you to look closely."