It is estimated that when European settlers first came to the New World, forest covered over forty-percent of the land that is now the continental United States. Today, less then one-quarter of one-percent of that ancient forest is left. Jarrid Spicer’s photographic images are a celebration of that original forest. The artist’s intent in presenting images of these last vestiges of what was once a vast, ancient forest, is not only didactic: it is also to communicate the feeling one has when standing alone amidst something so ancient, beautiful, strong--and fragile.
The exhibit will be presented at both desotorow venues: Desotorow Gallery and TruSpace- a desotorow gallery. On Friday, November 21 at 6:30pm, Jarrid Spicer will lead an artist lecture in TruSpace Gallery, discussing his work with the public. The lecture will be followed by an opening reception at 7pm.
Desotorow Gallery is located in Savannah’s Starland Arts District at 2427 De Soto Avenue. Desotorow’s second venue, TruSpace- a desotorow gallery, is located at 2423 De Soto Avenue. For more information, please email info@desotorow.org, or visit the gallery’s website www.desotorow.org.
