Petals, Dust, & Distant Eyes

b u d s & b l o o m s 
May 2 - 29, 2026
19 Grand Ave I Englewood, NJ

Petals, Dust, & Distant Eyes presents a series of portraits by Tafy LaPlanche inspired by fleeting encounters during her travels. Each work captures the quiet intimacy of passing moments—faces glimpsed briefly yet remembered deeply. Rather than documenting exact likeness, LaPlanche paints impressions shaped by memory, where details soften and dissolve, evoking the transient nature of connection and the subtle beauty found in everyday exchanges.

At the center of each portrait is the gaze, anchoring the emotional weight of these encounters. The eyes carry unspoken stories, lingering long after the moment has passed. Through this collection, LaPlanche reflects on how strangers leave lasting imprints, and how memory transforms brief interactions into something enduring, inviting viewers to consider the quiet significance of those we meet only in passing.

Also in Upcoming Works and Events