Trees have long inspired artists as symbols of resilience, connection, and the passage of time. In this engaging illustrated lecture, art historian Page Knox explores how contemporary artists interpret and reimagine trees in their work, using them as powerful metaphors for ecology, identity, and our evolving relationship with the natural world.

Drawing on examples from painting and photography, Knox will highlight artists who use trees not only as subjects but as sources of meaning. Participants will gain insight into how modern and contemporary artists respond to forests, urban canopies, and individual trees, revealing the cultural and environmental stories they carry.

Knox, an adjunct professor in the Art History Department at Columbia University and a contractual lecturer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, is known for her engaging and accessible talks that connect art history with the wider world. She regularly lectures on special exhibitions and the museum’s permanent collection and leads art-focused travel programs internationally.

Join us for an evening that bridges art, nature, and the enduring inspiration of trees.

We are pleased to partner with the Greenwich Botanical Center on this event.