Echoes From The Farm, at Extraordinaire

Echoes From The Farm: Beneath, Beside, and Beyond, a deeply personal and evocative collection by Patricia Kresty, bridges past and present through the art of eco-dyed textiles. Inspired by her mother’s deep connection to their family farm, Kresty interweaves memory, landscape, and sustainability into each handcrafted piece. Her apparel, accessories, and framed textile art transcend function and decoration, serving as living testaments to the resilience and beauty of nature.

Through her intricate eco-printing technique, Kresty captures the fleeting essence of plant life using natural pigments from leaves, flowers, and roots. By steaming bundled plant materials into silk, leather, and organic fibers, she imprints delicate veins, vibrant hues, and earthy textures onto fabric. The result is a preservation of nature’s transitory beauty in wearable art and home decor. Each piece in Beneath, Beside, and Beyond is infused with a strong sense of place, shaped by foraged flora that tells a story of time, heritage, and the profound connection between humans and their environment.

Kresty’s artistic process reflects her reverence for nature, transforming organic materials into works that honor the land while embracing its fragility and resilience. More than artistic expressions, her eco-dyed textiles are meditations on sustainability, memory, and the impermanence of the natural world. With every creation, she invites viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the landscapes that have shaped them. Her work sparks dialogue on environmental responsibility, preservation, and the enduring beauty found in nature’s simplest elements.

Each garment, accessory, and framed textile serves as a tactile narrative, capturing moments in time through botanical impressions. By embracing the natural imperfections and organic patterns left behind by leaves and flowers, Kresty highlights the overlooked intricacies of nature’s artistry. Her work encourages us to reconsider our relationship with the materials we wear and the spaces we inhabit.

Join us for the opening reception from 5 to 9 pm on Friday, August 15, during the 78th Street Studios THIRD FRIDAY Art Walk! This free event provides a rare opportunity to experience Kresty’s stunning new works, on view through October 17 in a welcoming, community-centered setting. Meet the artist, explore the delicate details of her eco-dyed creations, and experience firsthand the echoes of a farm that continue to inspire and evolve. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply curious about eco-printing, this exhibition offers a unique and immersive look at the fusion of history, craft, and sustainability.

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EVENTS

Echoes from the Farm: Beneath Beside and Beyond, August 15–October 17. Opening reception 5-9pm Friday, August 15. Closing reception 5-9pm Friday, October 17.