Whispering Ripples
mulberry paper, beeswax, and resin
Priya Tambe
Goelet Gallery and Tea Hut
Priya Tambe:
Echoes of the Pond
Exhibition:
August 30-November 16
Priya Tambe’s site-specific, immersive installation, Echoes of the Pond responds to the movement and sounds of life within the Hammond Museum’s Japanese Stroll Garden. Inspired by the graceful ripples made by a turtle gliding across the pond, Tambe was moved by how the supple waves softly lifted and rocked the nearby lily pads—a peaceful moment that revealed the subtle interplay between movement, water, and stillness.
Echoes of the Pond celebrates the interconnectedness of the natural world and the human spirit. Tambe’s encaustic paper sculptures echo the delicate strength and ephemeral beauty of nature. Suspended above the viewer, they gently sway with the breeze, captivating the audience and transporting them back to the tranquility of the pond.
As a practitioner of Art Therapy, Tambe’s work emphasizes the healing power of engaging with the creative arts and nature. Her work reflects upon the deep connection between the natural world and the human spirit and the resilience of both.
Accompanying Programs:
Free admission
Join us for an entirely new array of art exhibitions that offer a wealth of creativity and exceptional contemporary art. (Beginning times for each presentation are approximate.)
2pm Curator and participating artist D. Dominick Lombardi on You Think That’s Funny?: Humor in Contemporary Art, along with a poetry reading by Todd Colby
2:30pm Curator Mitche Kunzman introduces Arun Bose: Holy Woman Holy Man
3pm Priya Tambe presents Echoes of the Pond
3:30pm David Link speaks about Sculptures on the Patio
4pm Music by Chick’s Candy Store
Priya Tambe Encaustic Art Demonstration/Workshop
Free with museum admission
Participation limited and must be booked in advance. Observers welcome and do not need to register!
In conjunction with the current exhibition Priya Tambe: Echoes of the Pond, in this workshop participants will learn about the encaustic painting techniques used to make the artworks on view. Artist Priya Tambe demonstrates how she creates luminous, abstract forms using paper and encaustic medium (molten beeswax and resin).
At the conclusion of the demo, each participant will receive a sheet of handmade paper dipped in encaustic wax, along with a pressed leaf gathered from the Hammond’s grounds. With these materials, attendees are invited to design their own unique creation, which Priya will artfully fuse on the hot plate. Their finished piece will then be theirs to take home--a tangible memory of their creative experience.
PROUD TO BE SUPPORTED BY
ARTSWESTCHESTER
WESTCHESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT