Dr. Lisa Meek of BiblioBotany in Ohio creates stunning floral arrangements composed of upcycled book pages that she transforms into a profusion of realistic blooms. As a physician who specializes in cosmetic and restorative medicine, it's evident that her interest in artistry extends beyond that of the human form to the beauty and language of natural plants.
Lisa was a painter earlier in her art career, but chose to take a slower approach to creating after realizing that "due to digital accessibility and bombardment of images, our eyes see things fast and the brain says 'next?' I wanted to make something 3D that could still relay expressions and content. I love books, and flowers have their own language, so it seemed a good fit."
carta owns a large collection of artwork by Cleveland area artists, both for adults and children, and purchases about $25,000 of new art annually. We further our mission by donating annual scholarships to Cleveland Institute of Art students and provide educational activities to enhance awareness of area artists.