Galerie XII brings us a two-person exhibition titled This Earthen Door by Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey. The gallery will host an opening art party on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 3-5pm. The show will remain on view through April 18, 2026.
Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey
The artists reimagine Dickinson’s nineteenth-century botanical archive with contemporary energy. Thus creating stunning modern works of photographic art. Through anthotype experimentation, they convert historic specimens into luminous, photographic artworks. Consequently, the project merges botanical history with present-day visual language.
Amanda Marchand
A Canadian artist and educator based in New York, Amanda Marchand investigates nature through experimental photographic methods. Often, her practice connects scientific inquiry with poetic image-making. As a result, she produces reflective works shaped by light and process. Marchand’s recent accolades include the LensCulture Awards (2024), London Photography Awards (2024), Julia Margaret Cameron Awards (2023), and recognition on the Silver List (2022). She has held fellowships at prestigious institutions such as the Hermitage Artist Retreat, MacDowell Colony, Mass MoCA, and Headlands Center for the Arts. Her work has been exhibited internationally in solo and group exhibitions.
Herbarium Plate 64 Christmas Cactus, 2023; Archival pigment print from original anthotypes; 40.0 x 31.0 in / 101.6 x 78.74 cm, edition of 6 + 2 AP
Leah Sobsey
An Associate Professor of Photography, curator, and Director of the Gatewood Gallery at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Leah Sobsey’s work spans photography, ecology, design, installation, and textiles. Therefore, her practice examines relationships between art, science, and environment. Sobsey’s recent exhibitions include the Huntington Museum (CA), Photofairs NYC (2023), the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum, and the Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryOn View:
On view: January 31 2026 – April 18, 2026
What: This Earthen Door by Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey.
Where: Galerie XII, Bergamot Station, #B2, 2525 Michigan Ave., SM, 90405
When: January 31 2026, 3-5pm
Website: https://www.galeriexii.com
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