On View July 12 - August 10, 2025
Opening Reception Saturday, July 12, 6-9 pm
“Trees, grasses, water, sun, stars, moon, clouds, rain, all are our friends. Nature embraces us, and we embrace nature. We are nature.” ~ Ram Dass
Women give life; women build foundations; women offer love; women provide strength. Women deserve to take up space.
My name, Sholo, by definition, means “fire” in Sanskrit. I am a believer in the healing powers of nature and tie my appreciation for nature with my joy of being a woman. The power of nature is vast in my life: for healing, learning, creating art, and building community. I wanted to share my personal and artistic experiences with other creative women to hear and see their stories. This show is specially juried with women whose art practice and lives are strongly connected to nature and their femininity. The art will be displayed on a large scale to immerse the viewer in a curated environment.
Women and nature are intrinsically linked. Both uphold the foundation of the human race. This show, Women In Nature: Taking Up Space, is meant to touch the audience with all of these traits and emotions, while at the same time creating a community to experience and reflect. Through the eyes of women in nature, you will gain witness to the beauty and secrets of memories, ancestors, connection, and the stories of strength related to the beauty of the natural world.
This show will reflect all the earthly elements we seek for peace of mind, especially in this unpredictable time in the world. The senses will be enticed by color, texture, and sound from the perspective of an all-female art show.
Curatorial Statement
This exhibition was a very personal curation when seeking artists.
The selected artists are dedicated to their artistic practices for human rights, nature, and the ability to make change in the world through their art, while enduring the complexity of being a woman in today’s world.
This show will explore the concept of female artists from different cultures, diverse backgrounds, and artistic skills in painting. Through the lens of large-scale paintings, we will become witness to the stories these women want to share. By displaying the paintings on a large scale, the viewer will become part of the story. These pieces will highlight both the beauty and mystery of nature in all its vastness of expression through the eyes of a woman. This exhibition invites viewers to contemplate their own relationship with nature and all humans.
Exhibition Statement
The foundation of this show is to be immersed in nature with art. Art specifically created by women with visions and strengths from nature, which reflect wildly in their creations.
The gallery will, for one night, embark on a journey in nature to commune with art and create a community to share with. Give credit to women for their divine connection, creating the foundations for nurturing, nature, and the human race.
See and feel the energy from shadows that will be created, bringing the outside IN.
Quiet your mind to the sensations that will be offered for your experience. Wind, water, nature, and earth. There will be something for everyone to experience during this show.
GALLERY HOURS & VISITOR INFORMATION
This exhibition will be held in the First Floor Gallery of the Evanston Art Center (EAC). Masks are optional but strongly recommended for students, visitors, and staff.
Gallery Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9am–6pm
Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday–Sunday: 9am–4pm
HOW TO PURCHASE ARTWORK
Artwork sale proceeds benefit both the artist and the Evanston Art Center. If you are interested in purchasing artwork on display, please contact Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development and Exhibitions, at [email protected] or (847) 475-5300 x 102.
This project is partially supported by a grant from the Evanston Arts Council, an agency supported by
The City of Evanston, IACA, and the NEA.