Dendronaut: Wandering the Woods

October 20 - December 15, 2023

Suite 215 located on the second floor of 78th Street Studios.

Sponsored By: WOOD-LEE
Curated By: Candace Bembenick
Art By: Jeff Poplar

den·drol·o·gy
/denˈdräləjē/
noun

  • the scientific study of trees.

-naut
/nôt/
suffix

  • A literal or figurative voyager.

  • From Greek nautēs, a sailor.

After spending his career in Cleveland as a commercial artist, Jeff Poplar decided to branch out into fine art after his retirement. Wanting to leave “safe and boring behind,” Poplar began to abstract his usually representational work.  Using oil pastels, Poplar builds layers of color that he can carve into to create textures and designs. Poplar often plays with a setting’s lighting to evoke whatever emotions he is feeling at that time. While Poplar draws inspiration from life, he creates his own unique environments with realistic elements, but a fantastical feel. Poplar uses trees and nature to express emotions and create interesting compositions for viewers to explore.

Dendronaut: Wandering the Woods

1305 West 80th Street
Suite 215
Cleveland, OH 44012

Tara Melton