Tulip Portraits: exhibition (extended)

Can art impact wellness?

We live in constant flux, an ever-evolving state of ebb and flow. As life fluctuates, "Tulip Portraits" an exhibition by artist Carl Green, momentarily slows down time. Extending the ephemeral glimpses of each tulip’s life reminds us to connect at our own pace.

In 2021 artist Carl Green set up a small studio dedicated to photographing tulips. He proceeded on an immersive and explorative journey to discover the subtle and intricate differences of tulips as they aged. Over the course of thirty days, Carl visited the studio daily, noticing their individuality and personification manifest over time and captured this in portraits as if they were posing for him.

In presenting this series, Carl reveals rare and fleeting moments of the tulip expressions and invites the audience to spend a moment with each portrait. Creating the Tulip Portraits series was cathartic and meditative in its daily purpose, and he is curious whether a sense of calmness and quiet can transmute through us when viewing these artworks.

About the artist:

Carl Green is an artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau, New Zealand.
He is interested in enhancing wellness through art. His vision is to inspire people through his art.

Opening:  Wednesday 2 November: 6 pm - 8 pm
Artist talk: Saturday 12 November: 11 am - 12pm

Attached to Caffetteria Allpress, Allpress Studio is an open space for artists, designers, and storytellers - established or emerging, to share their talent and inspire all of us through their creative spirit.

IG @carlgreenartist

With support from Allpress Studio, Antipodes Water, and Garage Project.