Check out this slideshow (link is below) of my show and sale at the Gallery Ten Ninety-One, open 9-430 Monday thru Friday at the WKNO Studios, 7151 Cherry Farms Road.
Closing Reception is Friday April 27 from 2-4 pm, so come talk with me about the care and maintenance of these beautiful Green Mansions, then take one home with you to live and grow for years! Call 901-828-3685 with any questions
Join us at the Gallery Ten Ninety-One for the opening of our show this coming Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at 7151 Cherry Farms Road just south of I-40 at Whitten Road at The WKNO studios. Paintings, pottery and mosaics by Kristi Duckworth. Terrariums by Nancy Morrow. Show runs Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm April 2-27. Call 901-828-3685 for more information or send a message below.
Carnivorous Sundew plants and tillandsia bulbs, fossils and mosses all add up to a landscape from another planet!
Here’s my first attempt at an artist’s bio:
Plants are sentient, mysterious creatures from another kingdom, who will communicate with us if we can be still and pay attention. Building these Green Mansions is a long process, akin to writing poetry, I think. The colors and textures, as well as growth habits and tendencies of the plants are the palette with which I can construct the bones of a design to grow and change for years to come. I propagate many of the plants I use which gives me the time to get to know them individually, and imagine the container and companions that would be best with them.
The terrariums on exhibit range in age from 2 months to 4 years. They are similar to bonsai, with the plants kept in check with careful trimming. Some of the plants are miniature or very slow growing, needing no trimming. Others can be aggressive, resulting in a design that will be much more fluid over the years as the plants compete for resources and are shaped by my hand. You can see more about this on my website, or give me a call.
I open my studio to teach people about the art and science of building and maintaining terrariums, kokedama, and bonsai. In addition, I consult with people who want to learn about house plants and gardening in their own homes or offices, usually in half day sessions, and enjoy sharing my love for our green companions with people who have never considered or understood how to appreciate their beauty and life force. My students learn basic considerations for selecting plants for a particular space, and technical skills on handling, transplanting, watering, etc. which, once learned, open up the world of plants for most people to explore and enjoy.
Nancy Morrow
901-828-3685
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I’ve been unpacking my shipment of plants to start building new terrariums. Take a look:
These tiny terrors are miniature tropical sundews in 2 inch pots. They are exotic and alluring, and irresistible to passing insects.
Stay tuned for photos of their new homes, which will be on display and for sale in April at the WKNO Gallery.
Interested in planting your own terrarium? The next workshops will be March 10 and 11, 2018. Find more info on the event page, or call me at 901-828-3685. Space is limited so don’t delay!
Floyd and I had a great time yesterday with Jakatae, RJ, and Rob, who came to my studio to build terrariums. We spent some time looking at the plants I collect and grow as we discussed design considerations such as lighting, which affects the plants you can select, proportion of elements, and ease of care. Then, on to the fun stuff: getting hands in the dirt! Take a look at their cool creations:
Rob had fun with his Day of the Dead skull, combining it with peacock fern selaginella and a tillandsia filifolia. The combination of colors and textures came together nicely, I think.
Rob brought a Totoro figurine his niece gave him, a sea turtle, and an alabaster horse. At first, we weren’t sure how to bring these talismans together, but I think it turned out pretty cool. He chose to use a variety of mosses, and a slip of a lemon button fern which will grown to fill the space and eventually will need some trimming
Jakatae selected a pink veined fittonia and a delicate begonia capanensis which will have lovely yellow flowers when it gets established to accent the fertility maiden she brought with her.
I’ll be at Urban Earth on Saturday February 3, 2018, at 1 pm to build a cool terrarium and tell you about the art and science behind making a terry to enjoy for many years. I’m bringing plants and kits for sale, plus will have a lovely assortment of terries on display for sale the month of February at Urban Earth, just in time for Valentines!
Give me a call at 901-828-3685 or send a message below with any questions.
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