Preternatural Loveliness — Roy Vessil |~~~~~~~~~| Roy Cannon-Berg

Preternatural Loveliness (2016-18)

I have created a collection of flora of various genus that showcase the hybridity, symbiosis, and somewhat monstrous forms that have been synthesized in this marriage of the natural world and the man-made world. All of my works are made through combining polyurethane spray foam, real plants, and preserved plants. Some incorporate the colors and styles of real life plants, some are a direct translation, while others are altered to become a new breed. These plants would not live together naturally. Much like in a greenhouse, my plants have been brought together under one roof: a space for them to grow as one, to observe their coexistence, and to be cared for and appreciated.

Corpus potio En TitanumPolyurethane insulation foam, spray paint, steel cables | 70 x 35 x 35 inches | 2017 — *Corpus potio En Titanum*
Polyurethane insulation foam, spray paint, steel cables | 70 x 35 x 35 inches | 2017

For How Long? (detail shot)Ikea Lack shelf, polyurethane insulation foam, potting soil, cacti and succulents, heat lamp | 2018 — *For How Long?* (detail shot)
Ikea Lack shelf, polyurethane insulation foam, potting soil, cacti and succulents, heat lamp | 2018

AncientPolyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, reindeer moss, Ikea Lack shelf, cement, found bowl | 16 x 18 x 12 inches | 2017 — *Ancient*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, reindeer moss, Ikea Lack shelf, cement, found bowl | 16 x 18 x 12 inches | 2017

Climbing Vinous Flower, Species UnknownPolyurethane insulation foam, spray paint | 67 x 20 x 20 inches | 2016 — *Climbing Vinous Flower, Species Unknown*
Polyurethane insulation foam, spray paint | 67 x 20 x 20 inches | 2016

Sacred DesiredPolyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, sticks, paper, volcanic rock, found bowl | 14 x 22 x 8 inches | 2017 — *Sacred Desired*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, sticks, paper, volcanic rock, found bowl | 14 x 22 x 8 inches | 2017

Faux-sai (Iconic Bonsai, Juniper Variety)Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, found pot | 22 x 16 x 11 inches | 2017 — *Faux-sai (Iconic Bonsai, Juniper Variety)*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, found pot | 22 x 16 x 11 inches | 2017

Please GrowPolyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, Latex paint, walnut log, sticks, dried flowers, Ikea Lack shelf, found pot | 14 x 27 x 10 inches | 2018 — *Please Grow*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, Latex paint, walnut log, sticks, dried flowers, Ikea Lack shelf, found pot | 14 x 27 x 10 inches | 2018

Background FrondPolyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, electrical wire, palm frond, cement, found pot | 19 x 14 x 12 inches | 2017 — *Background Frond*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, electrical wire, palm frond, cement, found pot | 19 x 14 x 12 inches | 2017

Still BloomingPolyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, foam asian pear covers | 68 x 20 x 20 inches | 2018 — *Still Blooming*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, foam asian pear covers | 68 x 20 x 20 inches | 2018

Tortured (Ginseng)Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, wire, preserved flowers, cement, found bowl | 23 x 16 x 8 inches | 2017 — *Tortured (Ginseng)*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, wire, preserved flowers, cement, found bowl | 23 x 16 x 8 inches | 2017

Prop (detail shot)Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, balsa wood, pen, soil, found pot | 2017 — *Prop* (detail shot)
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, balsa wood, pen, soil, found pot | 2017

A Completely Natural BisectionPolyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, wire, Ikea Lack shelf, dried roses | 19 x 29 x 25 inches | 2018 — *A Completely Natural Bisection*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, wire, Ikea Lack shelf, dried roses | 19 x 29 x 25 inches | 2018

GMOnsterPolyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, watered down acrylic paint solution, dead tree branch, Smart Water (sparkling mineral), plastic tubing, Ikea Lack shelf, found pot | 36 x 12 x 12 inches approx. | 2018 — *GMOnster*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, watered down acrylic paint solution, dead tree branch, Smart Water (sparkling mineral), plastic tubing, Ikea Lack shelf, found pot | 36 x 12 x 12 inches approx. | 2018

Tropico… Coconut? (Unidentified Breed)Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, living aloe, Found pot, Ikea Lack shelf, walnut log | 11 x 9 x 9.5 inches | 2017 — *Tropico… Coconut? (Unidentified Breed)*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, living aloe, Found pot, Ikea Lack shelf, walnut log | 11 x 9 x 9.5 inches | 2017

UrethanthozoaPolyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, rope, bolts | 60 x 48 x 10 inches | 2016 — *Urethanthozoa*
Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, rope, bolts | 60 x 48 x 10 inches | 2016

A mix of various musicians cut and edited from songs that make me feel good. Ambient tracks that create a tranquil, relaxed, possibly eerie space; an interpretation of the album Plantasia (1976), composed by Mort Garson, music meant for plants.