
Groundwork
Opening Reception: Sat, Aug 9: 2pm - 3pm
Artistry is pleased to present Groundwork, a two-artist exhibition featuring the work of Cindy Koopman and Margi Grill. Through printmaking, painting, and botanical research, the artists explore the layered intersections of nature and human intervention—offering new perspectives on how we study, shape, and coexist with the plant world.
Working from weekly sessions at the Bell Museum’s herbarium, Cindy Koopman begins her process with scientific observation—drawing preserved plant specimens that have been flattened and arranged not for aesthetic value, but for classification and study. Using laser engraving and experimental printmaking, Koopman transforms these botanical forms into works that reference both natural structure and artificial system. Maps, coordinates, and text embed each piece with a sense of place and purpose, while vivid color and shape push the boundaries of form, inviting us to question how we record and reimagine the natural world.