Annalee Davis at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens: Spirit in the Land curated by Trevor Schoonmaker, Mary D.B.T. and James H. Semans Director of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

Spirit in the Land is a contemporary art exhibition exploring the deep connection between cultural identity and the natural world, highlighting the urgent ecological challenges we face. Featuring the work of 30 artists, the exhibition examines how relationships with land and water shape individuals and communities, emphasizing the restorative power of nature and the essential roles of biodiversity and cultural diversity in survival.

The artists celebrate nature's beauty while mourning environmental degradation and the loss of cultural histories tied to it. The exhibition focuses on the intersection of environmental, social, and racial justice, amplifying the voices of communities most impacted by climate change. Through their work, the artists reframe nature as a source of cultural memory, sanctuary, resistance, and healing.

Rooted in North America with connections to the Caribbean, Spirit in the Land conveys a message of hope, regeneration, and the importance of living in harmony with nature to secure the future. Organized by the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, the exhibition is supported by the Ford Foundation, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.