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Marguerita Hagan & Ana Vizcarra Rankin • BIOSPHERES

HOT•BED is pleased to present Biospheres, a collaborative exhibition by visual artists, Marguerita Hagan and Ana Vizcarra Rankin. Curated by James Oliver Gallery, Biospheres is a conversation about the extraordinary complexities of the known universe. Though each artist works within a different medium (drawings, paintings, mixed media and ceramic sculptures), they each make art that seeks to visualize what has enabled life to thrive for eons. The dynamic spirit of their work gives a visual voice to the wonder, responsibility and necessity of interconnected life. Biospheres is open by appointment and limited walk-ins from March 20 through May 8, 2021, with an opening reception on March 20th from 6-9 pm.

Both Hagan and Rankin explore a wide and complex range of biologic, geographic and experiential diversity within their individual practices. Inspired by their mutual work with the Climate Collective, an environmentally-focused nonprofit, Biospheres marks the first time these artists will be exhibiting together. While the artists did not collaboratively produce the works together, several of the new works are particularly warranted to each other, as they were catalyzed through the sharing of ideas. Works of saturated extroverted color thoughtfully rest in balance with meditative works in pale and whispering hues, and holistically reveal and honor all of our worldly surroundings: space, sky, land and water.

Biodiversity is the key that allows life on Earth to thrive. Greater biodynamic diversity creates a healthier and more sustainable community and a more robust, stable environment. Whether a coral reef, forest, neighborhood or entire planet, Biospheres intends to inspire and create new and renewable perspectives and offers a mutual reminder that there is nothing to fear and everything to honor and hold sacred in the search to regain balance in the Grand Universe.

For more information on the biology specific to Marguerita’s work and to read her writings please click on the link below.