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Audrey Benjaminsen’s Flora and Fae is a collection of naturalist fairy illustrations brimming with botanical icons that hold personal significance.
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Opening reception: Saturday, May 24th, 5 - 8 pm. Drinks will be provided by our friends at Stomping Ground Brewing Co., Fin Wines and Cré Wines.
This exhibition will run from May 25th - Jun 15th 2025 and will coincide with Nom Kinnear King's Lucidia’s Dust, Brian Mashburn's Black Rainbow and the group exhibition, Dark Art 2025.
For Benjaminsen, designing fairies allows her to dive into her inner world to explore and connect with inspiration from her surroundings. On creating the collection, she writes, ' It’s a joy to interpret nature through playful animism and to take on the role of a naturalist as I render my discoveries into being. The liminal space where my inner and outer worlds merge is where magic happens and fairies can be found'.
As an artist, Benjaminsen believes in the simple power to shape and influence the world. She wishes for the world to feel slower, more thoughtful, and romantic. Her botanical icons hold these wishes and honour eternal love, the power and agency in the creative act, and for hope to outshine shame. She hopes that her work brings a sense of re-enchantment to those who view it.
Audrey Benjaminsen, a multimedia artist based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is renowned for her eclectic style, blending fantasy, history, and whimsical elements. A Ringling College of Art and Design alumna, she captivates through diverse mediums - from books and animation to games and fashion design. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, historical narratives, dreams, and stories, Benjaminsen skillfully navigates the liminal, invoking a sense of magic with her traditional and digital artistry.