In her mediative art Gabler strives to present the magical and transformational realm of invisible energies which form nature and whole universe around us. Though invisible to unprepared eyes, these forces or currents of energy are experience by everybody and influence very deeply our emotions, feeling and thinking.  Using Joanna's work as a gateway we can enter into the realm of the forces within the nature to understand ourselves, our relation to them, our place in the world and to realize that the forces outside us are the same energies which work in our bodies and psyche. We come back from that that journey enriched, with a deeper understanding that there is only one world and that we are one with it.

We are reminded that our planet is a living being that also evolves through the life of each of the humans she nourishes. When we remember how much we are connected and united, the  Earth is becoming a better and different  place. We can change her when we are changing. Every transformation that we go through has its effect not only on us, but also on the all living beings and the Earth. This works both ways, as we observe today in a global warming, pollution, the extinction of species, and weather disasters. Understanding this process brings us to the question of responsibility in relation to the Earth. We can choose to create positive changes and to live responsibly to restore the balance between the realm of Nature and human beings or follow the well trodden path of not wanting to recognize effects of our actions on human and biological environment.

Joanna's work invites us to enter the realm of Nature Forces and to find our place and balance within for peaceful coexistence and co-creation in the world.

Click here for another selection from the exhibition, One, Four, Seven, Infiinity.

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There is a fine bonus in the parallel exhibition, Ancient Greece at the Latchis, in which the 7th graders of Guilford Central School have created elegant labels as well as a pamphlet guiding visitors through the amazing murals, sculpture, and architectural details of the Latchis Theater. Built in 1938 by Demetrius P. Latchis, the complex included a theater, an hotel, and a ballroom. In it, Latchis, who started out with a fruit cart and later owned 14 theaters all over New England, wanted to celebrate his Greek heritage. Hungarian-American painter Louis Jambor is responsible for the mythological scenes which decorate the main theater space. Today the entire complex still thrives under the ownership and direction of the Brattleboro Arts Initiative, Gail Nunziata, director. Many of the rooms are decorated with the work of local artists, including Joanna Gabler, continuing the tradition begun by Mr. Latchis. This is an impressive effort, showing solid research and a polished presentation.

At the Latchis: Athena in the Temple of Hephaestus, photo Michael Miller