Jane Stevens
Flora’s Spirit
An Exhibition of Photographs by Jane Stevens
November 3 – 28, 2026
Opening reception: Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Ceres Gallery is pleased to present Flora’s Spirit, an exhibition of photographs by Jane Stevens.
This new series of photographs was inspired by Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, renewal and rebirth. Marking a shift in the artist’s work, this body of work transitions Stevens from her tradition of black and white film landscape photography into color digital imagery.
While Stevens’ earlier landscapes explored a deeply personal spiritual connection with nature – frequently using the environment as a metaphor for personal struggle and passing storms– Flora’s Spirit celebrates transformation. The new work captures the dynamic shapes, rich textures, and colorful evolutions of nature, conveying a renewed sense of joy, inspiration, and artistic growth.
ABOUT
Jane Stevens lives and works in Chicago. Her background is in cultural anthropology and photography and she received a Master’s degree in photography from the State University of New York, Buffalo, after studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Beyond her art, Stevens was a Curator of Art at the Illinois State Museum Chicago where she specialized in Electronic and Indigenous Art, championed artists from underrepresented communities, and collaborated with local organizations. Her work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions both nationally and internationally, and she is an artist member of ARC Gallery Chicago.
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