Walking the Meadow" art exhibit
Walk "under" a magical meadow, crafted entirely from paper by artist Amanda Thackray in her new solo exhibit, "Walking the Meadow."Thackray has recreated the meadows at NCC's East 40, hanging from the ceiling so viewers can walk beneath to enjoy the detail of the dog bane, milkweed, mugwort and other plants. The show includes additional paintings and samples of the paper she made, using plants growing at the East 40.
The show, the culmination of Thackray's Summer 2023 Artist-in-Residency at the East 40, runs through Friday, March 7; the gallery is open from 9 am - 9 pm, seven days a week.
She is a multidisciplinary ecofeminist artist-educator based in Newark, NJ, crafting intricate artwork exploring the intersections between nature, industry, and human experience. She is the recipient of numerous fellowships and grants, including a NJ State Council Individual Artist Fellowship (2022). Residencies include a 2023 Summer Artist-in-Residency at the East 40 Center for Place-Based Learning at Northampton Community College; The Arctic Circle, Norway; and The Center for Book Arts and The Museum of Art and Design, New York City.
Her work has been widely exhibited and is held in numerous international public and private collections including The Watson Library at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City; Mediatheque Andre Malraux, France; Yale University; and The Library of Congress. She earned a BFA from Mason Gross at Rutgers University and an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), both in printmaking.
Thackray’s work is known for its meticulous detail and layered compositions that explore complex themes such as ecological change and industrialization. She draws inspiration from organic forms and industrial structures, creating art that evokes both beauty and a sense of unease. Beyond printmaking, she has expanded her practice to include installation art, book arts, sculpture, and most recently, permanent public artworks.
