KIM PARKER: Interior Gardens
March 7 to April 5, 2025, MAXFIELD eNGINE HOUSE, BOONTON NJ
An exhilarating exhibit of art and design surface products as well as paintings, textiles, fashions, home furnishings and more. The internationally acclaimed artist, award-winning lifestyle designer and Abrams author launches the NJ Highlands Coalition's "Artists as Advocates for the Highlands" exhibit series.
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
Admission and events FREE & open to the public
Group tours available for up to 45 people
ART & DESIGN TALK AND BOOK SIGNING
Saturday, March 29
Gallery opens at 12:00 noon
Book Talk & Signing
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Gallery closes at 4:00 p.m.
CLOSING PARTY
April 4, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Maxfield Engine House
713 Main Street, Boonton NJ
973-910-2400
About kim Parker
"Kim Parker's experience of joy and wonder of the natural world is unconditionally expressed in her work. The NJ Highlands Coalition's mission is to protect the water and other natural and cultural resources of the Highlands. We would be remiss to not include those who are moved by the region's natural beauty as fellow advocates for protecting the Highlands because beauty is worth fighting for to protect!"
- Elliott Ruga, Policy and Communication Director, New Jersey Highlands Coalition.
ARTIST SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram @kimparkerstyle
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ARTIST STATEMENT
"For the past four decades, and all of my life, I’ve been drawn to painting flowers and gardens in vivid colors. My early career and foundation as a serious, classically trained flutist made me aware of not only my love of harmony, but composing as well.
Creating a garden has always been the visual metaphor of a symphonic composition. The graceful and dynamic movements of stems and leaves set the rhythm, while the dialogue between exuberantly colorful wildflowers provide the joyful melody. All of my floral designs and paintings are organic in nature; never preplanned - which is why the creative process has always remained fresh. My mission has always been to bring the beauty of the garden indoors, an Interior Garden.
This past summer and Fall I discovered the beautiful zinnia and sunflower fields of the New Jersey Highlands that inspired a new series of floral paintings and tranquil, snow- covered woods. After four decades living and designing in NYC and recently relocating to The Highlands, I am discovering the rural beauty of this region and I feel it is reminiscent of a pastorale Mahler symphony.
This exhibition chronicles my journey in the art and design realms, and the many surfaces that my flowers have danced upon for more than four decades
Kim Parker