High Museum's 'Paper Trees' Showcases American Artists' Deep Bond with Nature

The High Museum of Art in Atlanta is presenting 'Paper Trees', an exhibition that reimagines the American landscape through the lens of trees, featuring works by over 20 artists including Luigi Lucioni, Ernest Haskell, David C. Driskell, Joseph Stella, Bessie Harvey, and Michelle Holzapfel. Curated to emphasize artistic process over chronology, the show spans nearly a century, from the 1940s to contemporary pieces, and includes etchings, paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Highlights include Haskell's 'The Oak and the Adobe', Driskell's 'Two Pines #2', and Stella's 'Untitled (Tree Trunk)', which depicts the American chestnut, a species devastated by blight. The exhibition also explores the connection between art and conservation, suggesting that close observation fosters environmental stewardship. The installation encourages slow looking, with works in dialogue across media and generations. 'Paper Trees' is on view at the High Museum, offering a fresh perspective on a familiar subject and inviting visitors to see trees—and the world—anew.