Plankton Paintings: Footprints of the Invisible

Step into a world of color, motion, and wonder. In this mesmerizing exhibition, local artist Jess Holz transforms tiny organisms from Boston’s rivers and ponds into time-lapse “paintings.” Using live water samples beneath her microscope, Holz captures bursts of movement, swirls of bright pigments, and unexpected patterns in her photography—all orchestrated by plankton. Striking visuals and imaginative science draw you into hidden worlds, blurring the boundaries between art and life, and inviting you to discover beauty and creativity where it’s least expected: among nature’s tiniest living artists. Holz is a Brighton-based multimedia artist and member of Artisans Asylum.