Marta Abbott's Moon Garden Exhibition at Gaggenau in Rome
Marta Alexandra Abbott, who was the runner-up at the Premio Cramum 2022, is set to present a solo exhibition titled 'Moon Garden' at Gaggenau Elementi in Rome, with curation by Sabino Maria Frassà. This show delves into the interplay between human creativity and nature, showcasing lunar-themed gardens. Abbott, a Czech-American artist originally from Amsterdam and residing in Rome since 2012, employs analog photography on clear plastic, utilizing cyanotype methods with natural dyes. Her prints transition to shades of gray or violet through the use of green tea, black tea, and coffee. Featured works include 'Mineral Stars,' 'Sun Garden I and II,' and ceramics such as 'Ketophyllum,' inspired by a 420-million-year-old coral fossil, 'Lotus,' a biodegradable vessel, and 'Moon Rock,' intended for candle use.
Key facts
- Marta Alexandra Abbott placed second at Premio Cramum 2022.
- Curator Sabino Maria Frassà selected Abbott for a solo show at Gaggenau Elementi in Rome.
- The exhibition is titled 'Moon Garden'.
- Abbott is Czech-American, born in Amsterdam, lived in New York, moved to Rome in 2012.
- She uses analog photography printed on transparent plastic sheets and applies cyanotype.
- She alters cyanotypes with natural inks from plants and organic ingredients.
- Her cyanotypes are not blue but gray or violet due to tannins in tea and coffee.
- She learned the toning technique from LandArt Agency in London.
- 'Mineral Stars' depicts a salt marsh near Sant'Antioco, Sardinia.
- 'Sun Garden I and II' are non-photographic works with gold leaf and ink from oak acorn caps.
- Abbott created her first ceramics for this show, with a Trastevere artisan studio.
- 'Ketophyllum' is inspired by a 420-million-year-old coral fossil from a Louisiana Art Museum book.
- 'Lotus' is a decomposable vessel; 'Moon Rock' can hold candles.
Entities
Artists
- Marta Alexandra Abbott
- Sabino Maria Frassà
Institutions
- Gaggenau Elementi
- Premio Cramum
- LandArt Agency
- Louisiana Art Museum
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- New York
- United States
- Sant'Antioco
- Sardinia
- Trastevere
- London
- United Kingdom