Song Kang

During her residency, Song Kang will explore biodiversity and the sprouting stages of various plant species growing at the Gardens. Interested in depicting overlooked plants to elevate the mundane to the fantastical, Kang will create large-scale pen and ink drawings that highlight the textures and details of the Gardens’ smallest wonders.

About the Artist

Song Kang is a Korean-American illustrator based in Atlanta, GA. Born in Busan, South Korea, and raised in the Atlanta suburbs, Kang creates intricately rendered pen and ink environments. Her work has been adapted to multiple formats, including editorials, textiles, animations and packaging.  

Kelsey Wilson

Kelsey Wilson will explore low- and no-maintenance plants in a series of watercolor botanical illustrations. Through careful study and depiction, Wilson plans to illustrate plants that can be used in home gardens and landscaping. Through her art, she hopes to inspire people to replace monoculture lawns with ecofriendly gardens.

About the Artist

Originally from a small town in Iowa, Kelsey Wilson is an active member of the American Society of Botanical Artists and shares her techniques through teaching at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, IA and the Octagon Center for the Arts, IA. Wilson has participated in art fairs across the country, including the Iowa Arts Festival, IA, Vail Fine Arts, CO, and Lawrence Art in the Park, KS.