Hiraeth/Gravity Talk~This is the second Art & Physics Talk in a series that Dr. Jamie Orr and I presented in November 2024. The talks accompanied my exhibition at the grand opening of the second location of The Shelley Zentner Gallery @Untethered. This is the Keynote version, my ‘rehearsal’ for the live talk. The live version is being edited and I’ll post it on my channel when it’s finished.
Light Talk~This is the first Art & Physics Talk in a series that Dr. Jamie Orr and I presented in November 2024. The talks accompanied my exhibition at the grand opening of the second location of The Shelley Zentner Gallery @Cowork Tahoe.
‘The Metastasis’ is a mural by Shelley Zentner inspired by Michael Pollen’s book, ‘The Omnivore’s Dilemma’. Painted in oils on linen, measuring 5 x 12 feet. Commissioned by Robert Smith for his private apartment near Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe. Designs began in 2017, and the final brushstroke was laid down on Christmas Eve, 2020. The overarching theme is interconnectedness. Using mycelium, lightning, human and animal vascular systems, and rivers as literal and symbolic branching networks.
Shelley designed a complex vision based on Robert’s original ideas on the battle between the mainstream environmentally destroying food system tainted with cancer-causing chemicals and genetically modified organisms and alternative more sustainable approaches. Included are many aspects of the American food industry and American culture, from factory farming to the fossil fuel industry, a history of agrochemicals, destructive government economic policies, alternative farming practices, celebrity chefs campaigning for real food and home cooking, and organizations like farm aid.
A short film by Eric Minh Swenson profiling artist Shelley Zentner and her new collection of drawings and paintings reflecting on the aftermath of the Caldor fire.
In 2009, Filmmaker David Jinks followed artist Shelley Hocknell (Zentner) to the boulder filled forest of Fontainebleau, France to make a documentary about her work.
Shelley uses her experiences of climbing to commit to canvas what she sees and feels. Her inspiration – cultural, social and environmental – are explored to show how they define her motivating factors and philosophy.
This observational documentary follows Shelley working on location in preparation for a forthcoming art exhibition and explores her motivation and inspiration.
A short video exploring the connections between making art, meditation, nature and yoga.
This observational documentary follows Shelley working on location in preparation for a forthcoming art exhibition and explores her motivation and inspiration.
