The Making of "Foragers"

Summer Wheat’s "Foragers" spans four stories and 3,720 square feet in Mint Museum Uptown’s Robert Haywood Morrison Atrium. A myriad of vibrant panels give the illusion of stained glass, and fills the atrium’s 96 windows and weave a story of the people and workforce that have made Charlotte a thriving metropolis.

"Foragers" is part of a larger exhibition, In Vivid Color, that brings together contemporary artists Summer Wheat, Gisela Colon, Spencer Finch, and Jennifer Steinkamp who create works celebrating the power of color.

"Foragers" installation is generously presented by Wells Fargo Private Bank, with additional individual support from Laura and Mike Grace, María-José Mage and Frank Müller, Kati and Chris Small, Rocky and Curtis Trenkelbach.

Summer Wheat (American, 1977-). Foragers, 2020, colored vinyl on mylar, 805.5 x 738.5 inches. Museum Purchase: Funds provided by Wells Fargo Foundation Women Artists Fund. 2020.35a-qqqq