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By Kelly Merka Nelson
on Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 10:03 AM
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Tony Straiges, Maquette element for Mother's Tree in
Into the Woods, ca. 1987. Painted board and paper, with found objects. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Gift of the artist.
The McNay Art Museum's latest exhibition examines how visual artistry helps enhance the experience of the performing arts.
"Is It Real? Staging Nature" showcases a selection of works by stage designers and artists created to mimic the natural world onstage.
Performances including plays, musicals, operas and ballet have been enhanced by stage design inspired by nature. Those designs can range from photorealistic recreations to dreamy, surreal interpretations of flora and fauna.