Second Nature: An Evening with Overstories

Join us at The Bench on September 23rd for a memorable evening with artists, storytellers, collectors, and friends of Overstories. The evening will feature the works of award-winning artists such as photographer Nick Brandt, whose art explores the intertwined lives of people, animals, and a changing planet; and renowned artist Zaria Forman, known for her monumental pastel drawings of the beauty and fragility of polar landscapes. The evening will also feature an exclusive preview performance by vildwerk. with selected stars of the Joffrey Concert Group, under the direction of Bradley Shelver: a pas de deux from Fists & Feathers exploring the relationship between movement, humanity, and nature. Second Nature will also invite guests to experience the natural world in a different way, through the sounds of sperm whales contributed by Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative), a nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding and translating the communications of sperm whales through advanced machine learning, state-of-the-art robotics, and underwater acoustics. The sounds offer a rare opportunity to encounter another species through its own acoustic world. As the evening unfolds, DJ Roselle will bring the dance floor to life, curating the soundtrack for genuine connection and celebration of nature. We'll introduce you to what Overstories is building and the people behind it, before opening the evening up to conversation, connection, and dance with the vibrant community we’ve brought together. Come spend an evening with us and explore what happens when art, culture, and nature become part of the same story. If the cost to attend is by any means prohibitive to you, please do not hesitate to reach out ([email protected]).