by Michelle R. Nickens
Nature has inspired artists, writers, and creators for centuries with stunning landscapes, colorful plants, diverse terrains, and sandy coastlines. Natural materials offer unique textures, rich tones, and inviting surfaces that evoke emotion, fragility, and transformation. One artist has taken her love of nature and the use of natural materials to the next level.
Moey Hewitt, a Tallahassee eco and environmental artist, has merged nature, reclaimed materials, and sustainability to create thought-provoking, immersive art that tells a story while educating and encouraging viewers to consider their footprint on the earth.
But Hewitt’s journey begins with a more traditional approach, which is on display at COCA’s Movers & Makers Exhibition.
Hewitt creates her works by using the medium itself, a practice that is intentional, responsive, and connected. “My work,” Hewitt explained, “explores the intricate balance between human connection to landscapes and the ecological impact of human activity.”
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