Meg Webster's exhibition 'Thicket' opens May 9 at Paula Cooper Gallery, 521 West 21st Street, New York, featuring new sculptures and drawings. The centerpiece is a large spiral installation made from plant cuttings, inviting viewers inside for an immersive sensory experience. The show follows Webster's major presentation at Dia Beacon (2024–2026) and her inclusion in 'Minimal' at Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection, Paris (2025–2026). Also on view are monochromatic works on paper made by rubbing organic materials onto the surface, and a three-part beeswax relief.
This exhibition matters because it continues Webster's decades-long practice of merging Minimalist form with natural materials and ecological activism. Her work bridges Land Art, Minimalism, and garden design, and 'Thicket' exemplifies how her installations activate the body and senses. The show also highlights Paula Cooper Gallery's historic role as the first SoHo gallery, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to pioneering contemporary art.