The artists in idyll draw inspiration from the natural world— the rhythms, and pace of nature. In this show, works from artists Judy Caldwell, Sam Coursen, Valerie Coursen, and Adina Segal, invite you to learn from the earth and practice the art of slowing down. Sam and Valerie Coursen both employ collage, among other techniques to build layered works impried by natural imagery. Drawn to objects with a weathered patina, Valerie Coursen imitates the effect of the elements over time as she explores building layers with paint, patterns, color, and collage in her pieces. Sam Coursen’s minimalist work is inspired by objects in nature that he invokes through a combination of paint and collage. Judy Caldwell and Adina Segal engage with the environment in a meditative way. Caldwell’s work reflects a constant state of education; learning to be more present and fully mindful of nature’s timing and energies. Segal, enthralled by the not knowing, the seeking, the transformation, and the discovery, creates imagined moonscapes, skyscapes, and waterscapes. Patient, immersive attention to an image may spark observations or inspirations previously unnoticed. So take a longer look, draw inspiration from the natural world, and enjoy a moment of mindful reflection with the works of idyll.
Cover Image (detail)
Adina Segal Bright Orb Dancing in the East Sky 2, 2021 Watercolor, gouache, colored pencil 24.5 x 24.5 x 1.5” $1,200
Left Image
Sam Coursen Blue Lines, 2021 Mixed media and acrylic on cradled birch panel 36 x 24” $2,800
idyll
Valerie Coursen Flower Sidewalk Cracks, 2022 Mixed media on canvas 48 x 48” $3,600 Opposite Detail of Flower Sidewalk Cracks
Adina Segal Fireball, 2020 Watercolor, gouache, colored pencil 24.5 x 24.5 x 1.5” $1,200
Opposite Exhibition view, The Yard Philadelphia (Left to right)
Judy Caldwell Flora, 2019 Acrylic 42 x 35” $2,000
Adina Segal Fireball
Exhibition view , The Yard Philadelphia
Sam Coursen Cranberry, 2022 Mixed media and acrylic on paper 17.25 x17.25” $1,900 Opposite Detail of Cranberry
Exhibition view , The Yard Philadelphia (Left to right)
Adina Segal Pink Anomaly and the Red Pulsing Light, 2021 Watercolor, gouache, colored pencil 24.5 x 24.5 x 1.5” $1,200
Valerie Coursen Peony, 2021 Mixed media on arches watercolor paper 30 x 23” $2,800 Opposite Detail of Peony, Valerie Coursen
Exhibition view , The Yard Philadelphia
Valerie Coursen Evening 2, 2022 Acrylic on canvas 48 x 36” $3,000
Exhibition view , The Yard Philadelphia (Left to right)
Sam Coursen Greens, 2022 Mixed media and acrylic on paper 17.25 x 17.25 $1,900
Valerie Coursen Nasturtiums, 2021 Mixed media collage on arches paper 30 x 23” $2,500
Valerie Coursen Yellow and Purple, 2021 Acrylic gouache 36 x 24” $2,000 Opposite Detail of Nasturtiums, Valerie Coursen
Exhibition view , The Yard Philadelphia (Right to left)
Sam Coursen Confetti, 2022 Mixed media on board 24 x 18” (each) $2,500 (pair)
Judy Caldwell Grasses, 2019 Acrylics 30 x 24” $1,000
Opposite Detail of Confetti, Sam Coursen
Judy Caldwell Grasses, 2019 Acrylics 30 x 24” $1,000
Exhibition view , The Yard Philadelphia (Left to right)
Judy Caldwell Monhegan Shingles, 2019 Mud 36 x 25” $2,000
Sam Coursen Stoneware, 2021 Mixed media and acrylic on paper 30 x 22” $2,500 Opposite Detail of Monhegan Shingles Previous spread Detail of Stoneware
Exhibition view , The Yard Philadelphia
Adina Segall A Long Way Away, 2021 Watercolor, gouache, colored pencil 24.5 x 24.5 x 1.5” $1,200
Opposite Detail of A Long Way Away
Exhibition view , The Yard Philadelphia
Judy Caldwell A Rainy Day At The Farm, 2019 Acrylic 32 x 25” $2,000
Opposite Detail of A Rainy Day At The Farm
Exhibition view, The Yard Philadelphia (Left to right)
Adina Segal Moving Lights in the Sky, 2021 Watercolor, gouache, colored pencil 24.5 x 24.5 1.5” $1,200
Judy Caldwell Monhegan Fish Shack, 2020 Acrylic on canvas 30 x 30 x 2” $1,000
Adina Segal Constellation 1, 2021 Watercolor, gouache, colored pencil 24.5 x 24.5 1.5” $1,200 Opposite Detail of Moving Lights in the Sky, Adina Segal
(Left to Right)
Judy Caldwell Monhegan Fish Shack, 2020 Acrylic on canvas 30 x 30 x 2” $1,000
Adina Segal Constellation 1, 2021 Watercolor, gouache, colored pencil 24.5 x 24.5 1.5” $1,200
1400 N. American Street, suite 314 Philadelphia, PA (215) 235.3405 www.inliquid.org
21 S. 11th Street Philadelphia, PA
All works are available for purchase on Artsy.