Main | About Xavier Cortada, “Diatom,” archival ink on aluminum, 36" x 18", 2014 (edition 1 of 5). Recognizing the major impact of human industry on Earth’s ecosystems, American biologist Eugene Stoermer coined the word “anthropocene” in the 1980s. The term was popularized in 2000 when Nobel prize-winning atmospheric chemist […]
Cortada will exhibit his latest work, Florida Diatom, at OSilas Gallery's "Season X: Celebrating a Decade" exhibit. The exhibition will celebrate the 10th Season of OSilas Gallery. Featured artworks come from artists and collections who have shown their works over the prior nine seasons. Diatoms are water-bound, single-celled symmetrical organisms that harness the power of the […]
Artist Naturalists in Florida: Then and Now explores the rich history of wildlife art in Florida throughout the past 250 years including works by contemporary Florida artists. The upcoming year will be a very exciting time for friends of John and William Bartram because 2015 is the 250th anniversary of their first visit to Georgia and […]