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Celebrated Biochemist and Fine Arts Photographer Wally Gilbert Unveils a Captivating Exhibition at Viridian Artists

WALLY GILBERT “Patterns of Reality”

October 3 - 28, 2023
Opening Reception, Thursday, October 5, 6–8 pm

Saturday Reception, October 14, 4-6 pm

Chelsea, NYC – Viridian Artists is honored to present the remarkable works of Wally Gilbert, a Nobel Prize-winning biochemist and accomplished fine arts photographer, in his seventh solo exhibition at the gallery. The exhibition will begin October 3rd and will continue through October 28th with an opening reception Thursday, October 5th, 6–8pm and a weekend reception Saturday, October 14th, 4-6 pm. Wally Gilbert's exploration of digital imagery, blending his scientific acumen with creative expression, takes center stage in an exhibition that promises to captivate and inspire.

Wally Gilbert's unique journey spans both the realms of science and art. Having been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980 for the discovery of ways of sequencing genes, his career has significantly shaped the scientific landscape around us today. However, his pursuit of creativity brought him to the art world as well. For decades, Wally Gilbert has been at the forefront of digital imagery experimentation, pushing the boundaries of perception and reality. In this latest exhibition, he delves into a body of work that resonates with patterns, forms, and colors inspired by the natural world. Through a meticulous process of transformation, he converts images of nature into multi-chromed geometric and crystalline compositions, each a mesmerizing exploration of the intersection between the tangible and the abstract.

Having presented more than 50 solo exhibitions across the globe, this body of work continues his artistic evolution. Wally Gilbert's compositions, vividly printed on aluminum, invite viewers into a realm where the familiar morphs into the mysterious. A solitary recognizable object emerges amidst a sea of abstract forms, inviting contemplation while the interplay of colors leads the eye along paths that traverse the boundaries of the real and the imagined.

One might discover themselves in the midst of a gold-laced network of blue branches or gazing upon a curving black and green tiled floor in "Difference." The evocative piece titled "Wings" captures the essence of a flower's core or an insect's countenance, blurring the lines between reality and the surreal. This exhibition presents a unique opportunity for art and science enthusiasts to experience the fusion of two seemingly disparate worlds. The artist will be present, offering viewers a chance to engage with the creator and gain insight into the intricate process behind these visionary works.

We hope that you can see these works in person and meet their creator. Catalogs from past exhibitions by the artist are available at the gallery and on Viridian’s website at www.virdianartists.com and also on Amazon.

Gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12–6pm
For further information please contact: Vernita Nemec, Gallery Director or Jenny Belin, Assistant Director at viridianartistsinc@gmail.com or view the gallery website: www.viridianartists.com.