// Julyan Davis, “Wildwood Flower” (2014) @julyandavis came to the American South in 1988 from the UK. For 30 or so years, he’s been chronicling the region in all its splendor and squalor through his painting and writing. Back when dinner parties existed, Julyan always had excellent stories to tell. It makes sense that much of his work is narrative-driven, and often derived from folk ballads. “Wildwood Flower” is one such example. Interestingly, after a year of COVID-19 and isolation, this painting has attained a different sort of relevance. Julyan and I both live in Asheville, North Carolina and have known each other for quite a while. I am very grateful for all of the support and guidance that Asheville’s artist community has extended to me throughout the years. Certain aspects of that community - face to face time spent talking shop with friends and colleagues – has understandably been absent since the onset of the pandemic. Like so many other people who miss social experiences, I’m looking forward to reconnecting with my fellow Asheville creatives in the near future. Beautiful Bizarre Guest Curator: @brianmashburn … posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CLDZWsCpwsc/
