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Message The Summer EditBotanical & Abstract Art by Hava Gurevich

04About the Artist06Feature: Cambrian Explosion09Feature: Gaia 202110Feature: Cascade13Feature: The Red Sea14Feature: Desert Sun 202316Gallery Spread18Feature: Oceania

table ofcontentsFeature: Depths of Mariana2526Upcoming Shows29Artist’s Notes21Feature: The Big Bang22Feature: Friendship in Bloom

Her path spans over 30 years of immersion inthe arts. She earned a BFA in Photographyfrom the University of Michigan, followed by anMA/MFA in Photography and Painting fromIllinois State University. Over the years, shebranched into education, gallery management,and portfolio review—roles that deepened herpassion for connecting people to art. In 2025,she returned to Michigan to fully dedicateherself to her studio practice.Recognized in outlets such as British Vogue,her work has reached a global audience drawnto its lush color, fluid movement, and tribute tonature’s boundless creativity. She believes thatthe deeper we explore the microscopic andmacroscopic wonders of our planet, the morewe uncover about our own capacity for awe—and that is what she strives to share in everypiece she creates.About Hava02FEATURE 1

Travel back in time with me, roughly 540 millionyears ago to a period known as The CambrianExplosion (the Biological Big Bang), when theEarth's oceans underwent a dramaticdiversification of life that laid the foundation forthe rich tapestry of life we see today.Cambrian Explosion captures that momentwhen life burst onto the scene in a dazzlingdisplay of creativity. Emerging from the deepblue depths, which symbolize the primordialoceans, are splashes of vibrant yellow, orange,and red.CambrianExplosionThese bizarre tentacled shapes seem toemerge from a common source of cells,mirroring the Cambrian explosion's rapiddiversification. Each swirl and curve hints at theunique forms and adaptations that blossomedin this evolutionary explosion:. Large whitepods, suggestive of primordial eggs, restamidst the swirling currents, holding thepromise of further evolution, while clusters oflight blue bubbles, like miniature universes, hintat the nascent stages of new life.Cambrian Explosion invites us to contemplatethe awe-inspiring power of evolution. Itreminds us that life, in its infinite creativity, canerupt from seemingly barren beginnings,forever transforming the world around it.02FEATURE 1

This painting is an homage to our livingplanetary mother, Gaia, celebrates theremarkable resilience and perpetualtransformation of life on earth.The canvas itself transforms into a microcosmof living ecosystems, teeming with diverseGaia 2021vegetation in all its stages, hinting at thecyclical beauty and interconnectedness of allliving things.Lush greens and vibrant flowers pulsates withthe hues inspired by the myriad of colorsoffered by nature, encapsulating the holisticessence of the Gaia Principle, where all of life isintricately woven together in a vast, dynamicweb.02FEATURE 2

In my artistic journey, I embrace theunexpected moments that ignite inspiration.My work often reveals the hidden beauty foundin everyday experiences, transforming themundane into a palette of bold colors andintricate forms.CascadeCascade was inspired by the unexpectedbeauty I found in the middle of winter. I wasfeeling uninspired, and on a grocery run, I cameacross these colorful flower displays. I felt a little silly taking close-up photos withmy phone, but I was so enthralled by theoverflowing abundance and vibrancy of thecolors, a combination rarely seen in nature, thatI couldn't resist.02FEATURE 1

Immerse yourself in "The Red Sea," a dynamicexploration of color and shape inspired by thevibrant hues of an underwater coral reef.Inspired by a larger commission, this pieceshowcases a bold palette of teal, yellow, red,and orange, creating an energetic flowreminiscent of aquatic movement. The interconnected shapes and colors evokethe beauty of marine life, capturing theimagination and inviting reflection on therelationship between nature and artistry. The Red SeaThis piece was born from the afterglow of alarger commission; the client wantedsomething bold and vibrant, and I found myselfcompletely captivated by the interplay of teal,yellow, red, and orange on the canvas. It was like diving into a coral reef, the colors soalive and the shapes swirling with an aquaticenergy. I couldn't let go of that feeling. "The RedSea" became my way of staying underwater,exploring that same world of color andmovement.02FEATURE 2

02FEATURE 1There is a strange beauty in this sun-drenchedlandscape, a deep yellow background evokesthe parched earth, unending under a relentlesssun. Despite the harshness of the environment,"Desert Sun" celebrates life's ability to adaptand thrive in the most unexpected places.Strange, otherworldly flowers, like mutatedsucculents, reach skyward. Their thick, fleshyforms speak of resilience, a tenaciousadaptation to a world stripped bare. Thesealien beauties stand resolute, their every detailtestament to their fight for survival.Desert Sun 2023Vibrant hues of lush greens and bursts of vividflowers pulsate across the painting, inspired bythe myriad colors nature so generously offers.These elements come together to encapsulatethe holistic essence of the Gaia Principle,where all life is intricately woven into a vast,dynamic web. The piece not only reflects the vitality of thenatural world but also invites viewers torecognize the deep connections betweenthemselves and the ecosystems they inhabit.It is a powerful reminder of the beauty andfragility of our planet and the eternal cyclesthat sustain life.

OceaniaExperience the weightlessness of floating above abreathtaking coral reef, captured in stylizedbrushstrokes. This is Oceania, an abstract seascape with wavyturquoises and blue background evoking the ocean'sdepths, while bursts of yellow and red aquatic formsintertwine, capturing coral formations and sunlightfiltering through waves. The circular canvas reflects the boundless nature of theocean, blurring lines between up and down for endlessimmersion.

In my artistic practice, I often engage with themes ofcreation and cosmic energy, translating the intricatedance of the universe into vibrant, abstract forms.This small round piece interprets the cosmos' creationthrough a dynamic explosion of color. A fiery coreradiates outward, blending purples, reds, and yellows toembody the raw energy and chaos of the Big Bang. The textured surface enhances the sense of movement,capturing the swirling and expanding nature of theuniverse's birth. This striking work invites reflection onthe origins of existence, making it a captivating additionto any space.The Big Bang

Friendship in Bloom blossoms from the canvas like thesurprise bouquet it was inspired by.Bursting with a riot of colors, it mirrors an embrace witha cherished friend after years apart. The paintingresonates with the transformative power of friendshipsand the ways in which they can, like nature itself, evolveand flourish anew.Serving as a reminder of life's resilience, it beautifullyencapsulates the warmth of reconnection and theenduring allure of nature's palette.Friendship in Bloom

Mariana is a fantasy exploration into the abyss of theMariana Trench, the deepest crevice on Earth,transforming it into a canvas of eerie beauty andresilience. Sunlight surrenders completely here, theartwork glows with a bioluminescent light, an etherealgreen that seems to breathe life into the darkness.Sinuous forms reminiscent of anemones and other seaflora weave through the painting, their tentacle-likeextremities a vivid representation of nature’sadaptability and the intertwined existence of all livingthings."Mariana" celebrates a place both alien and strangelybeautiful. It is a reminder that even in the deepest,darkest corners of our planet, life finds a way, evolvinginto forms as strange and wondrous as the environmentthat sustains them.Depths of Mariana

Hava Gurevich’s upcoming solo exhibition,Organic Fiction: Paintings by Hava Gurevich,will be on display from October 19 toDecember 15, 2025, in Ann Arbor City,Michigan. The exhibition will showcase herlatest body of work, exploring the dynamicinterplay between organic forms andimaginative landscapes, blending realism withabstraction to create a unique visual narrative.Recognized in outlets such as British Vogue,her work has reached a global audience drawnto its lush color, fluid movement, and tribute tonature’s boundless creativity. She believes thatthe deeper we explore the microscopic andmacroscopic wonders of our planet, the morewe uncover about our own capacity for awe—and that is what she strives to share in everypiece she creates.Upcoming Shows02FEATURE 1

Artist’s Notes“I have been exploring both more realistic floral compositions as wellas abstract psychedelic landscapes and colors beyond what thehuman eye can perceive.Inspired by the patterns and mysteries of both nature and thecosmos, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for therepeating cycles, symbiotic relationships, and regenerative forcesthat shape our universe. Blending elements of the real and theimagined, I create a colorful world that is both familiar and strange,inviting viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of all things.”

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