I’m excited to share that I’ll be participating in Disturbance: The Art & Ecology of Change, a project in Taos, New Mexico organized by Paseo Project and Del Fuego Project. Disturbance brings artists and scientists together to explore wildfire, landscape change, and ecological resilience.n Looking forward to sharing more about the work that emerges from this collaboration.
opening February 7th
THE LOVE LANGUAGE OF FIRE
Visions West Contemporary
02.07.2025 – 03.14.2025
Opening Reception: February 7th 6-8pm
2605 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80202
The Love Language of Fire examines the evolving relationship between humanity and wildfire in the forests of the western United States. Once a vital force nurturing ecosystems, wildfire has become catastrophic due to a legacy of fire suppression, poor forest management, and human-induced climate change. Yet, Osborne’s work reveals the astounding resilience of these woodlands—how they heal through the emergence of plant medicines and the regeneration of flora such as Aspen, Fireweed, and Lupine. These paintings serve as Osborne’s attempt to reconcile the dominant Western narrative that categorizes fire as destructive, rather than restorative. Through detailed observation of burnt forests, Osborne takes on the role of apprentice to nature, presenting wildfire as an alternative remedy for ecosystems in need of healing.
I am so honored to be a contributing author and artist for this amazing publication. And, it’s OPEN ACCESS – so download your copy today!
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I am so honored to have four of my paintings transformed into a musical arrangement by the amazing Abby Kellems.
The performance is this Wednesday! Each movement Abby composed is inspired by specific paintings in my series Floaters and Focal Points. “The paintings (and the music) are about looking at the difficult realities of climate change and finding redemption.” – Abby Kellems
Admission is free, and you can also livestream the concert navigating to the Chamber Hall video feed.
I’m very excited to be a participating artist in the Disappearing Birds of North America project. I was given the task to represent one of the 389 birds that are on the brink of extinction in North America, based on the National Audubon Society’s groundbreaking climate report, Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink. Thanks for asking me to participate Jen Delos Reyes!
ETERNAL RETURN