This exhibition showcases a series of monumental, hyperrealistic oil paintings by Cindy Wright that explore the cycle of life, the impact of human progress on the planet, and the duality of nature. Through her meticulous focus on organic materiality, the artist examines the tension between beauty and decay, waste and wonder.
In the exhibition 'Trash & Treasure', artist Cindy Wright presents a series of masterful works that probe the delicate balance of life on Earth. Her practice, which oscillates between hyperrealism and abstraction, uses the medium of painting to translate photographic studies of organic matter—such as rotting fruit, skin, and meat—into large-scale canvases. By zooming into the biological materiality of the living world, Wright prompts viewers to contemplate our place in a cycle of growth, consumption, and inevitable decay, reflecting on both the ingenuity of human invention and the devastating consequences of environmental disruption.
The installation gains particular poignancy at the Adornes Estate, where works like 'Carni Terrae' are positioned within the Jerusalem Chapel. This placement creates a dialogue between the artist's exploration of carnal, elemental existence and the spiritual history of the site. Through subjects ranging from the efficiency of hydroponic cultivation to the threat of invasive species, Wright highlights how progress often contains the seeds of its own destruction, while remaining fundamentally optimistic about human adaptability and the potential for new solutions.