Our friend Christine Neill is showing her love for nature with an expressive collection of work opening this Friday at Goya Contemporary. This show is an opportunity to see the original works of art from her banner series as well as to see her incredible perception of nature.

When: Reception is this Friday May 30, 6 to 8 pm
Where: Goya Contemporary 3000 Chestnut Ave Baltimore MD 21211 410.366.2001

Christine Neill collaborated with Designer Lew Fifield to produce a series of banners for the Urban Forest Project: bmore-ufp.org.This exhibit includes the original paintings they used as images for the banners that will hanging in four Baltimore City parks until June 27.

Our very first design award winner! Chad Miller from Harbor Hospital has been our signature Baltimore: The Urban Forest Project designer since the beginning last year. His Think Green Hon banner design won the gold award under the Pro-Bono category for the Hermes Creative Awards. This award is presented by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals and Chad won the 2008 category. Everyone should give him a huge round of applause for this incredibly special award.

We are all looking forward to great things from you, Chad! CONGRATULATIONS!

And it has started… the Gensler installation has taken over Patterson. Literally taking the meaning of tree canopy to a new level, Gensler has created an installation that has furthered the mission of Baltimore: Urban Forest Project. They have brung together 3 unique elements: Burlap (symbolizing the tree canopy), Stakes (symbolizing the shaft of a tree) and sod (symbolizing the root of a tree). The entire park has been transformed into a living, breathing exhibition. Rooted in the center of the park where the Saturday event will take place, there are “points” from each corner of the park that draw the community into the event space below the boat basin lake.

Thank you to the amazing volunteers who have been integral in the success of this installation.

The installation has already started taking shape, so feel free to go out and take a look. Make sure you come out this weekend and play! 12-4pm on Saturday, May 10th!

Check out the photos below for a sneak peak at the installation in progress!