I can’t wait to share new work in this solo exhibition in Scottsdale! Please come to the opening reception, play with the AR and gimme a hug. xo
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale Public Art’s newest exhibition, “Lex Gjurasic’s Flower Worlds,” running April 10 through July 15, 2025, at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, features the artwork of Tucson-based artist Lex Gjurasic, who expresses her philosophy of radical happiness with this new series of paintings and sculptures celebrating flowers as symbols for explosive joy.
The concept for this exhibition originated when Gjurasic and Wendy Raisanen, curator of collections and exhibitions for Scottsdale Public Art, a department of the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts, were curating the exhibition, “COLORLOVE” in 2023.
“Lex’s ‘joie de vivre’ is a natural fit for spring,” Raisanen said. “She gives her vibrant flowers personality and imagines them singing in a world of celebration.”
Gjurasic’s artwork will be also featured through augmented reality (AR) for the first time. Raisanen is grateful to give Gjurasic the opportunity to expand her palette with AR and create artwork in a new medium, which is accessible to visitors via the Hoverlay app.
“It kind of blows my mind, but I was able to work with Hoverlay to create augmented reality elements,” Gjurasic said. “Due to physical restrictions of the gallery space and my intention to go for a maximalist vibe for this exhibition, I was limited in a few ways. Through the use of AR, we were able to surpass these limitations and create some really cool ways to interact with the art. Everyone is going to freak out!”
Another way Gjurasic was able to surpass the limitations of the gallery is by hanging a 10-foot-by-4-foot artwork above the exhibition. The artwork, titled “End of Summer (Flower Curtain),” is a silk painting that will be shown for the very first time as it’s suspended from the library rafters, becoming a centerpiece for everyone in the library to see.
Raisanen is excited to see the multiple facets of Gjurasic’s artwork completely take over the gallery.
“Lex’s joyful sense of humor alongside her reverence for the newness of spring will be a welcome balm for uncertain times.” Raisanen said. “I’m excited for the show because it’s going to be a sort of cosmic celebration of nature and a reminder of the importance of art.”
“Lex Gjurasic’s Flower Worlds” will run from April 10 through July 15 at the Civic Center Public Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3948 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251. In addition to the exhibition itself, there will be an opening reception to meet Gjurasic from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on April 11, 2025, at the Civic Center Public Gallery.
Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation has also organized a creative workshop in association with this exhibition. On Tuesday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m., guests can join Gjurasic for a fun workshop to create three-dimensional flowers using unconventional materials to explore humanity’s relationship with nature. The workshop is free, but RSVP is required. The workshop will be presented at Scottsdale Civic Center Library.
Learn more about the exhibition at ScottsdalePublicArt.org/exhibitions and get details on the workshop and reception at ScottsdalePublicArt.org/events.
