ART AMONG THE TREES

Landscape artist, John Suess (left), and bird and wildlife photographer, Holden Van Dyke (right) are featured artists of the inaugural on-trail artwork exhibit at Forest Exploration Center in Wauwatosa.

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Last Saturday afternoon we set out for a bit of nature and art. A perfect combo for a warm, early October day.  The inaugural art exhibit is now on display in the Forest Exploration Center in Wauwatosa.  The exhibit, which is free and open to all visitors, will be on display until early December.

The exhibit is located along the Forest StoryWalk trail, which is located just off the main all-accessible trail loop. It features original artworks by two Wisconsin nature enthusiasts, John Suess, and Holden Van Dyke.

John's pieces are paintings of familiar nature spots of the area, including some very recognizable scenes from the Forest Exploration Center. They express his appreciation of the beauty of the land, the light, and encompass all four seasons. 

Holden's works are photographs of a variety of birds he has seen in Wisconsin nature areas. From the common American Robin to a rarely spotted in Wisconsin Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. An avid birder, he has captured some incredible shots of wild birds in natural habitat.

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet both artists at the opening. The forest trail gallery is a perfect venue for a show of art inspired by nature. There's a symmetry to that. 

Take advantage of our beautiful autumn weather and get out and enjoy a walk along the trails, and an art show, too.

ALL THAT TREES PROVIDE 
         
​The Value of Trees and Forests in Our Everyday Lives

Community-Curated Trail Spur Art Exhibition now open at:
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FOREST EXPLORATION CENTER
1800 Forest Exploration Drive

The Community Curated Trail Spur at Forest Exploration Center.

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GALLERY - A selection from the exhibit display. You'll want to see them in person to really appreciate the beauty they capture. The exhibit will be on display through early December.

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