You're invited to a ribbon cutting and grand opening of Pathways to Presence on May 24th from 5-8 PM. An installation of 3 permanent outdoor sculptures are nestled in the woods of the Earth and Spirit Center and ready to be unveiled. Curate Purchase Inspire curatorial fellowship in partnership with Louisville Visual Art. Anne Borders has curated the art of three local artists: Jessica Beels, Casey Dressell and Matt Weir. Art’s potential to create community is being tapped to expand and enhance the mission of the Earth and Spirit Center and likewise the flourishing of our local community. 

Bring your tennis shoes (or rain boots if mother nature declares) and be prepared to walk in the woods where each of the 3 outstanding artists will be available to talk about the inspiration and process of their site specific piece.

This is a free event. We'll have drinks and snacks, so please RSVP!

Anne Borders( Earth and Spirit Center) Opening Reception:

Saturday, May 24⋅5:00 – 8:00pm @ 1924 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205( Earth and Spirit Center) 

At the Earth & Spirit Center, a series of immersive installations invite visitors into a deeper connection with nature through sound, form, and texture. "Forest Sunset" by Casey Dressell suspends painted, foraged tree branches high in the canopy, capturing the radiant hues of a fading sky while wind chimes create a soft, melodic atmosphere. Nearby, Jessica Beels’ "Everything is Connected" uses carved, decommissioned gravestones—generously provided by Calvary Cemetery—to form a golden spiral on the forest floor, echoing natural patterns found in shells, ferns, and whirlpools. Inspired by the golden ratio, the work prompts reflection on our relationship with the natural world and how we honor life and death. Rounding out the experience is "Untitled Sound Space" by Matt Weir, a limestone structure that offers a quiet refuge. Shaped to enhance the ambient woodland soundscape, this sculptural chamber invites visitors to pause, listen, and become attuned to the rhythms of the forest.

 Casey Dressell –  "Forest Sunset" by Casey Dressell 

This immersive installation at the Earth & Spirit Center captures the calm and wonder of the woods. Using foraged tree branches, Casey creates a suspended artwork in the canopy, painted in a vibrant sunset gradient.  Wind chimes add a soothing soundscape, making this piece a multi-sensory experience of color and nature. 

 Jessica Beels –  "Everything is Connected" by Jessica Beels 

This meditative installation at the Earth & Spirit Center forms a golden spiral using carved, decommissioned gravestones, reflecting nature’s patterns found in ferns, shells, and whirlpools.  Inspired by the golden ratio, it invites contemplation on how humans observe, shape, and impact the natural world—even in how we mark our passing.

(Special thanks to Calvary Cemetery)

 Matt Weir –  "Untitled Sound Space" by Matt Weir 

This limestone installation creates a quiet, immersive chamber where visitors can tune into the natural sounds of the woods.  Designed for focus and reflection, the stacked stones form an enclosing space, with a carved spherical surface that amplifies and enhances the surrounding woodland audio. A space to listen, pause, and connect with nature.