We Drift Resonant

at Boulder Musuem of Contemporary Art

8 June to 29 September 2023

Dylan McLaughlin and Jessica Zeglin examine the shifts of one flower species through interventions interruptions, and interferences occurring in floral morphology, genetics, and agriculture. Originally grown as a food source in present-day Mexico, the tuber of the dahlia was eventually disregarded and cultivated solely for its flower. Bioprospectors then brought the dalia to Europe where they bred over five hundred varieties. Zeglin and McLaughlin have created an intimate, time-based experience through a multi-sensory language of hand-drawn phrases, auditory textures, photographic reflections, and data-driven illustrations. The scientific and poetic evolution of a flower mirrors the interdisciplinary approach to relational farming practiced by Helen Skiba, owner of Artemis Flower Farm.

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