New exhibition in Common Folk's Nook Gallery: “Local Wonder: An Ode To Rachel Carson” by Artist/Herbalist tony(a) lemos of Conway, MA. The exhibition opens on Friday, August 5th, 2022, and runs through September 2nd.

There will be an opening reception on Saturday August 6th from 6pm - 8pm. All are welcome.

ABOUT

A lifelong artist and well known herbalist, tony(a) lemos has created a body of work that is designed to encourage a conversation between humans and nature. This marriage of art and creativity with tony(a)’ deep knowledge of plant medicine and healing furthers her vision of connecting people to Place and Earth and the use of art as a healing modality. “All my artwork is sourced and channeled from the natural world and in that sense, each piece is a gift from Nature”.

The exhibition contains tony(a)’ original nature-inspired works honoring Rachel Carson’s place as a visionary, and leader of the environmental movement and her understanding that human health is dependent on the interconnectedness of humans and nature.

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” ― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

tony(a) lemos is the Director of Blazing Star Herbal School currently located in Conway, Massachusetts. Blazing Star offers programs in Western Herbalism, with more than two decades of Apprenticeships at Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced Levels, and programs in Botanical Art and Alternative photography methods.

She can be reached at https://linktr.ee/TonyaLemosArts