Naturally Synthetic

Elissa Cox Wenthe and Laura Gleissner

We intend for the space to draw viewers close to the two different styles of work, dissecting texture, color, form, and composition through two-dimensional and three-dimensional pieces so that the relation of two bodies of work is questioned and connected on both a natural and synthetic understanding.  

Our work focuses on the beautiful similarities that can be found between interior, man-made architectural works and the compelling architectural similarities found in the natural world. 

Using a wide variety of materials, we carry out both individual bodies of work into a complimenting installation. Working together, we draw inspiration from each other’s methods and approaches to create a body of work that invites viewers to examine and engage their senses in a new way.

– Laura Gleissner and Elissa Cox Wenthe