The palm tree has always fascinated Mediterranean civilizations, from ancient Egypt to Greco-Roman antiquity. It is a species with strong symbolism: the tree of life, celebrating kings and gods, and accompanying us through death to paradise.
This ancestral tree is also a model of resilience in the face of adversity. It has thrived in harsh climates and hostile environments, rising and resisting the forces that surround and overwhelm it. Like La Fontaine's reed, it bends elegantly under pressure, but doesn't break, regaining its original allure. An elastic elegance that commands admiration.
Through Palmae, MAAT Gallery is pleased to invite you to discover the creations of four artists -- Tega Akpokona, Anne Griffiths, Jiri Hauschka and Martin Solymar-- inspired by the palm tree.
This ancestral tree is also a model of resilience in the face of adversity. It has thrived in harsh climates and hostile environments, rising and resisting the forces that surround and overwhelm it. Like La Fontaine's reed, it bends elegantly under pressure, but doesn't break, regaining its original allure. An elastic elegance that commands admiration.
Through Palmae, MAAT Gallery is pleased to invite you to discover the creations of four artists -- Tega Akpokona, Anne Griffiths, Jiri Hauschka and Martin Solymar-- inspired by the palm tree.
