JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is pleased to present A Step into the Wilderness, the next exhibition in its 2026 rotating art series, featuring photography by Boston-based artist Corina Simian.
A Step into the Wilderness is a photographic exploration of some of the most ecologically significant landscapes in the United States, including Yellowstone National Park, the Teton Range, and other protected natural spaces. Through sweeping vistas and intimate details, the exhibition invites viewers into environments where nature’s immense power exists alongside quiet vulnerability.
The photographs celebrate the richness of preserved ecosystems, capturing dramatic landforms, seasonal transitions, native flora, and wildlife, while drawing attention to the fragile balance that sustains them. Each image offers a moment of stillness, encouraging reflection on humanity’s relationship with the natural world and the responsibility to protect it.
Blending artistic vision with scientific awareness, Corina Simian’s work bridges aesthetics and ecology. Alongside expansive landscapes, her photographs reveal the often-overlooked beauty of small ecosystems, rare plant species, fungi, and subtle natural patterns.
Through A Step into the Wilderness, Simian invites the community to slow down, observe closely, and reconnect with the natural world—highlighting both its resilience and fragility, and underscoring the importance of conservation.
A Step into the Wilderness is on view from March 5 – May 6, 2026 with a public reception to be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday and Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries?
corinafirst@yahoo.com
This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, a non-profit organization committed to planning and sponsoring free educational and cultural programs for all patrons of the JP Library.
