Herb Series, 2012-2014
Biotic, 2014
curated by Jeni Hansen Gard & Alana Yon, Pearl Conard Art Gallery OSU Mansfield
“Biotic: [Adjective], of, relating to, or resulting from living things, especially in their ecological relations.”
Biotic offers artists an opportunity to engage with one another while working together to pursue their mutual interest in the substance of life. Using the gallery space as a place to work the artists will be directly inspired and influenced by the surrounding natural landscape that encloses the gallery. Each artist will emphasize various natural processes that show the passing of time through living organisms. Using a variety of processes and materials (plants, bugs, mushrooms, soil, etc.) each artist will participate in their own personal way to the biological exhibition, Biotic.
Artists: Viviane Le Courtois, Amy Youngs, Ryan Takaba, Jessica Ann, Nicole Howard, Jeff Schmuki, Jessica Knapp & Adrian French
Ginseng, 2014
Ginseng is an ancient Chinese medicinal herb used for its rejuvenation power. In Ohio, we have the native species American Ginseng panax quinquefolius. Due to the high demand and astronomical cost of wild ginseng, at $500–$600 a pound, the wild population is dwindling due to poaching and over harvesting. This is a real concern for the future of the plant.
Ginseng must be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. It requires a period of dormancy to ensure germination in the spring. Ginseng prefers northeast facing slopes with shade and moist but well-drained soil. Seeds are the only form of propagation. When planting, remove leaves and ground cover before placing ginseng seeds in the ground. Space each seed at least 6–9 inches apart. The seeds should be planted between ¼–½ inch deep. Once the seeds are planted, place the ground cover back over the seeds, to protect them from drying out.
This project is aimed to bring wild ginseng back to its natural habitat in Ohio. To participate: Take a seed packet. Plant it immediately before the ground freezes. Add a pin to the map were you intend to plant.
Biotic offers artists an opportunity to engage with one another while working together to pursue their mutual interest in the substance of life. Using the gallery space as a place to work the artists will be directly inspired and influenced by the surrounding natural landscape that encloses the gallery. Each artist will emphasize various natural processes that show the passing of time through living organisms. Using a variety of processes and materials (plants, bugs, mushrooms, soil, etc.) each artist will participate in their own personal way to the biological exhibition, Biotic.
Artists: Viviane Le Courtois, Amy Youngs, Ryan Takaba, Jessica Ann, Nicole Howard, Jeff Schmuki, Jessica Knapp & Adrian French
Ginseng, 2014
Ginseng is an ancient Chinese medicinal herb used for its rejuvenation power. In Ohio, we have the native species American Ginseng panax quinquefolius. Due to the high demand and astronomical cost of wild ginseng, at $500–$600 a pound, the wild population is dwindling due to poaching and over harvesting. This is a real concern for the future of the plant.
Ginseng must be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. It requires a period of dormancy to ensure germination in the spring. Ginseng prefers northeast facing slopes with shade and moist but well-drained soil. Seeds are the only form of propagation. When planting, remove leaves and ground cover before placing ginseng seeds in the ground. Space each seed at least 6–9 inches apart. The seeds should be planted between ¼–½ inch deep. Once the seeds are planted, place the ground cover back over the seeds, to protect them from drying out.
This project is aimed to bring wild ginseng back to its natural habitat in Ohio. To participate: Take a seed packet. Plant it immediately before the ground freezes. Add a pin to the map were you intend to plant.