Painting with flies? John Knuth explores rebirth through nature-based paintings in Southport
Andrea Valluzzo
FacebookTwitterEmail Bright Morning Light by John Knuth.Courtesy of Hollis Taggert
If John Knuth was not an artist, he probably would be a biologist. As a child, he grew up in Minnesota catching snakes and reading Andy Warhol art books. His twin passions for nature and art have shaped his life ever since.
Long fascinated with nature, Knuth, who is now based in Los Angeles, frequently uses unorthodox materials and techniques, which he uses to survey nature and the changing landscapes. A new exhibit, “John Knuth: The Dawn,” on view through July 3 at Hollis Taggart in Southport, explores revitalization and rebirth. While not new, these themes seem especially timely now, as Connecticut and other states open up more fully after over a year of COVID-related restrictions.