Hooks-Epstein Galleries is pleased to present "Unshadowed Landscapes" by Michigan-based interdisciplinary fiber artist, Marcelyn (Lynn) Bennett-Carpenter. Marking the debut of her work in Texas, the exhibition will open on June 28, 2025; an Artist Talk will take place at 4:00PM, followed by the Opening Reception from 5:00-7:00PM. The exhibition will continue through July 26, 2025.
Lynn Bennett-Carpenter’s handwoven drawings in "Unshadowed Landscapes" unify the distinct actions of drawing and weaving, inviting viewers into a creative process that mirrors the cycle of creation, destruction, and reintegration. Beginning with hand-drawn and painted imagery on soft wood, Bennett-Carpenter then slices the surface into thin strips and weaves the fragments together on a floor loom. The result is a transformed surface—woven drawings that explore the symbolic and emotional power of trees as central figures in her work.
The imagery in Bennett-Carpenter’s drawings functions as paracosms that are drawn from imagined landscapes, inspired by trees rooted in specific locations, rich in history and meaning. These trees are more than their natural forms; they represent memory, stability, and the deep connection between people and the natural world. By focusing on their symbolic and emotional presence, Bennett-Carpenter reflects on how trees quietly support human well-being, especially in a time of ecological uncertainty. Each drawing honors trees dually as a stabilizing force for humanity and as dynamic players in a shared existence.
