Closing Reception: “Infinite Inspiration” by Deborah Sudran

Join us as we take a final look at the late Deborah Sudran’s “Infinite Inspiration,” a collection of canvas paintings that communicate the artist’s emotional response to nature with compelling color and powerful imagery.

FREE. Advance registration recommended; walk-ins welcome upon availability.

About the “Infinite Inspiration” Exhibition

Deborah Sudran found infinite inspiration in nature and experienced that inspiration for decades. Sudran, who passed away in 2020, was not an ordinary nature painter, but painted out of a love for the colors, forms and space that nature presents, particularly up close. Rarely is there a horizon line seen in these works for the viewer’s vision is immersed in the elements and forms of plants, and though her paintings are painterly, her allover composition creates almost a carpet of color and texture. For more information about the exhibition, visit our Art in the Garden page.

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About Deborah Sudran

Deborah Sudran found infinite inspiration in nature and experienced that inspiration for decades. Sudran, who passed away in 2020, was not an ordinary nature painter, but painted out of a love for the colors, forms and space that nature presents, particularly up close. Rarely is there a horizon line seen in these works for the viewer’s vision is immersed in the elements and forms of plants, and though her paintings are painterly, her allover composition creates almost a carpet of color and texture.

In her travels throughout the Americas, Sudran photographed the plant tableaus that delighted and inspired her paintings. Her works transcending their photographic origins to an abstraction and hues of nature seen up close, whether in botanical gardens, deserts or forests.

Through her paintings Sudran sought to communicate her emotional response to nature with compelling color and powerful imagery. Queens Botanical Garden is thankful for the gift of these works from the Estate of Deborah Sudran, and for the support of Viridian Artists gallery where Sudran participated in exhibits for many years. We hope that Deborah Sudran’s legacy will prompt the viewer to look closer at nature and share in her inspiration.

About Queens Botanical Garden

QBG is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. For more information, visit www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800.