
TULA TELFAIR
N A T U R E does not locate itself
TULA TELFAIR
N A T U R E does not locate itself
“I am fascinated by the subjectivity of perception and the power of memory to anchor our place in the world.”
—Tula Telfair
This exhibition examines Tula Telfair’s work at the intersection of Realism and imagination, as well as art and the natural world. This large-scale exhibition is the first solo museum show of her work in the NYC-metro area in the past 15 years. On view through October 5 are 33 pieces, including 21 monumental canvases, painted between 2014 and today. An insightful, fully-illustrated catalog, with essays highlighting her aesthetics, techniques, creative rhythms, and her position within the tradition of American painting, accompanies this exhibition. An added feature of this installation juxtaposes selections made by the artist from the museum’s collection of minerals and global material culture.
Telfair’s hyper-realistic and immersive paintings appear both familiar and fantastical. They are drawn not from direct observation while she paints but from memory, imagination, and emotion. Inspired by the grandeur that evokes awe and wonder, she creates images that convey the unnerving power of nature. This continues the Museum’s exploration of the natural world through the lens of visual arts.
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