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Spectral Fronds and Flowers Comprise Elegant Animals in Molly Devlin’s Paintings

Molly Devlin creates acrylic portraits of animals composed of ghostly ferns, flowers, and fungi, blending fauna and flora into ethereal, dreamlike images. She is preparing for a solo exhibition at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles in early August and completing a mural with S.V. Williams along the American River in Sacramento.

This article highlights the growing trend of nature-inspired, fantastical portraiture that emphasizes ecological interconnectedness. Devlin’s upcoming gallery show and public mural demonstrate how contemporary artists are merging fine art with environmental themes, reaching audiences both in galleries and public spaces.