The paintings are ethereal landscapes that are created on carefully cut-out leaf forms of specific plants. Within the leaf form is an internal landscape, which envelops the viewer and draws him or her into the landscape. The objective is to heighten the viewers' awareness of their oneness with nature and the fragile environment in which society lives. For the past 15 years, the work of Alexa Kleinbard has been inspired by environmental issues and the changing natural environment. Talking Leaves was organized by the Gulf Coast Museum of Art with guest curator, Allys Palladino-Craig, Director of the Florida State University Museum of Fine Art.
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