Trout Museum of Art: Ravelled Edge

Ravelled Edge installed at the Trout Museum of Art; photo credit: Austin Von Sluys

October 11, 2025 - October 11, 2026

Roger and Lynn Van Vreede Gallery ​

Artist Beth Lipman explores what it means to leave a mark on the world; what remains, what fades, and what defines a moment in human history.

Ravelled Edge reflects on this transitional moment in the face of climate change. Through a blend of glass, clay, wood, metal, and fresh-cut flowers, the installation forms a delicate ecosystem. The natural flowers wilt over time, their decay contrasting with the immortal glass roots. While there is growth, there is also a dark exploration of decay.⁠