Statement:
I make art that is convivial- that “lives with.” I work with many humans, species (plant and animal), places and histories. I see this practice as an eye-opener and relationship-builder. I hope to make art that points from the Anthropocene to the Symbiocene - to an era of living with each other in recognition of the complex ecology of which we are part. My approach values accessibility, generous conversation and humor. In my process I emphasize playfulness alongside a depth of research.
For this exhibition, Bell will create an installation that invites people to linger and interact with soft sculptural forms. The work will draw from imagery of weather systems, storms, and atmospheric events. She will connect the idea of weather events with the flow of water on the ground in the SMC Natural Area and Winooski River, giving people a way to feel the connected to their local wetlands as a place for climate resilience.