CITY OF TREES

Delving into the realm of visionary fiction and world-building, Jennifer Peart has painted Sacramento's (the “City of Trees”) architectural marvels intricately intertwined with the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the city's remarkable transformation from a tree-scarce landscape to a city boasting one of the highest tree counts per capita on Earth, Peart has her own vision for the future of this landscape. Her architectural paintings portray a harmonious coexistence between urban structures and Nature, emphasizing the invaluable ecosystems of the Sacramento and American Rivers. Through the interplay of graphic architecture and lush, textured tree-scapes, Peart explores ideas around our species' ability to once again live in a reciprocal relationship with Nature, illuminating a path of hope and optimism despite numerous challenges confronting our communities and ecosystem. It is sometimes easy to forget that humans are part of Nature and not separate. This collection of paintings stands as a testament to reimagining our city, offering hints of greener canopies and healthier riverways. Her landscapes are glimpses into future possibilities, lost landscapes, as well as "ways we weren't". Turn away from impossible utopias and dystopian craze. Come see dreams for a city and remember our ability to coexist with a living planet.