Background and Influences

Anne B Lilly is an artist and painter whose work is informed by her background in environmental science and horticulture.These disciplines significantly influence the themes and subjects she chooses to depict. Anne lives and works in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where her surroundings continue to inspire her artistic practice.

Process

Anne draws her creative inspiration directly from the natural world, finding beauty and complexity in botanical imagery and the microscopic realms of algae, fungi, bacteria, and lichens. Anne employs close up imagery in her paintings to evoke a sense of awe and wonder in viewers. By focusing on unique and peculiar forms found in nature, she draws attention to aspects that might otherwise go unnoticed. At times, Anne utilizes bright colors to emphasize the significance of her subjects, heightening thier visual impact and encouraging viewers to reflect on thier importance. She describes her artistic process as a playful dance between the Creator and her own creativity.

Vision

Anne is guided by the belief that nature possesses profound wisdom, offering lessons that can inspire new ways of living for humanity. Her art seeks to illuminate the hidden beauty of even the smallest of life forms, emphasizing thier ability to unite and form complex, symbiotic communities. Through this perspective, Anne encourages viewers to to consider these natural models as inspiration for human society, envisioning a transformation toward mutual benefit, peace, and inclusivity. By bringing attention to these often overlooked life forms she hopes to foster greater awareness and appreciation, inviting people to reflect on how the interconnectedness found in nature can serve as a blueprint for a more harmonious world.

Resume is available upon request.

Please email to: ablilly.art@gmail.com