NATURE does not locate itself

The Morris Museum is proud to present TULA TELFAIR: N A T U R E does not locate itself, an exhibition showcasing the breathtaking and immersive paintings of renowned artist Tula Telfair. Known for her monumental and hyperrealistic landscapes that dissolve into abstract, physically varied surfaces as one approaches the work. Telfair creates expansive vistas that appear both familiar and fantastical—drawn not from direct observation as she paints, but from memory, imagination, and emotion.

Her luminous compositions evoke the grandeur of nature, yet are entirely invented, challenging our perceptions of place and reality. Through dramatic light, atmospheric depth, and intricate detail, Telfair constructs worlds that exist beyond geographical constraints, inviting viewers into meditative, dreamlike terrains that stir both awe and introspection.