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Curious by Nature: Works by Charley and Edie Harper

Charley Harper and Edie Harper

This exhibition has closed. It was on view from November 11, 2022 to March 5, 2023

Featuring over 80 prints as well as original paintings, this exhibition provides a comprehensive look into the quirky, whimsical world of artists Charley and Edie Harper.

Charley Harper is world famous for his signature style of ‘minimal realism,’ capturing the spirit of his subjects with elegantly spare visual elements. His work is nature-based, and over his career he created pieces for many environmental organizations, including the National Park Service, Everglades National Park, and the Cincinnati Zoo as well as a groundbreaking series of illustrations for Ford Times. Charley’s work has become part of the public consciousness, having been widely reproduced on merchandise ranging from umbrellas to stationery.

Edie Harper worked in several mediums, including photography, sculpture, textiles, and jewelry. This exhibition includes examples of her prints, which also focus on natural subjects, particularly cats, as well as scenes from Biblical stories and childhood memories. Her work has been featured in several shows, including Minimal Realism at the Cincinnati Art Museum and Graphic Content at Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center.

This exhibition, located on the first floor of the museum, provides a unique opportunity to view both of the Harpers’ works together, providing a truly immersive, curiosity provoking experience.

The Curious by Nature exhibition is organized by Springfield Museum of Art and Fowler Artistic LLC.