Crystal Floyd, Biophilia II, mixed media assemblage, detail. Photograph by Jesse Brantman
Crystal Floyd: Kindred Spirits
The Reception for Kindred Spirits will take place on Wednesday, October 30 from 6:00-8:00pm.
“The assemblages I create are an extension of my life, inspired by the objects I gather during my explorations of diverse ecosystems and offbeat places. These collections go beyond mere accumulation; they are a means of connecting with the world and with others who share a similar curiosity. People collect to hold onto moments, ideas, and connections that resonate with them, and through these shared experiences, we find common ground and build community.”
—Crystal Floyd
Crystal Floyd’s artistic practice examines the intersections of art, science, and nature. Celebrating the deep relationships between living beings and the natural world, her work emphasizes themes of conservation and environmentalism. Translating emotions and complex ideas, Floyd uses her collections to craft narratives that invite reflection on our relationship with the environment.
Kindred Spirits presents Floyd’s collections reimagined through a creative process that combines hand-prepared biological specimens, found objects, recycled materials, and preserved plant life. By integrating assemblage and collage with experimental materials, she aims to create unique works of art that capture the essence of nature’s cyclical processes.
The exhibition explores the act of collecting as a universal trait shared by both humans and animals, rooted in creativity and survival. Floyd advocates for mindful consumption and responsible environmental interaction, emphasizing their importance in tackling ecological challenges. Through her art, Floyd seeks to bridge the personal with the universal, inspiring innovative thinking and creation while fostering growth and fulfillment through shared experiences and collective action.
About the Artist
Crystal Floyd serves as Studio Director and works from her art space at CoRK Arts District, a large warehouse facility that houses gallery & work space for over 60 artists. Her pieces were featured at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens during the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida Art Ventures Anniversary Exhibition. She recently participated in the annual invitational show at the Butterfield Garage Gallery in St. Augustine and will be the artist in residence with the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve in March of 2025.
Oct10-Jan27
Category: Current,Exhibitions,Museum News
Views from Crystal Floyd’s Studio, photographs by Jesse Brantman
About Lightner Local
Created to showcase the extraordinary talents of artists who live in the Northeast and Central Florida regions, Lightner Local is supported by the Benjamin and Jean Troemel Arts Foundation.
