Tropical Botanic Artists News 2016 continued
In Deep With Diatoms. May 27 – July 28, 2016
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Truman Annex
35 E Quay Rd.
Key West, FL 33040
Artwork by TBA co-founder Pauline Goldsmith, is featured in two exhibitions celebrating National Park Service’s centennial.
Miami artist’s works are at the U.S. Botanic Garden in DC, Feb.18 - Oct. 2, 2016 and at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport, June 2016 - June 2017.
Join the members of the TBA at the Crocodile Lake Nature Festival on March 19th, 2016! We will have a booth with lots of wonderful fine art, prints and cards.
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge 10750 County Rd 905 Key Largo, FL 33037
Tropical Botanic Artists: In Deep with Diatoms
Botanical Artists Use Science to Create Art
WHO: Tropical Botanic Artists http://www.tropicalbotanicartists.com
WHAT: Art OPENING: In Deep with Diatoms
3:00 pm - Panel discussion & artists’ demonstration, 4:00 pm - Reception
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 1, 3:00 pm - Panel discussion and reception
Exhibition continues through May 9, 2016
WHERE: Glenn Hubert Library, FIU Biscayne Campus. 3000 NE 151st St, North Miami, FL 33181
Admission: FREE. Open 7 days a week.
Phone: (305) 919-5718 Bryan Cooper, Library Services
Panelists for Feb. 1 discussion of science and art: Pauline Goldsmith, botanical artist; Dr. Evelyn Gaiser, Florida International University; Nick Oehm, Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program; Dr. Jim Elser, Arizona State University.
Moderator: Xavier Cortada, FIU artist in residence.
Tropical Botanic Artists: In Deep with Diatoms
Botanical Artists Use Science to Create Art
Miami (January 22, 2016)—Tropical Botanic Artists: In Deep with Diatoms will be on view February 1 – May 9, 2016, at the Glenn Hubert Library, Florida International University, Biscayne Campus, 3000 NE 151st St, North Miami, FL 33181. Admission is free.
This exhibition of original watercolors by the Tropical Botanic Artists collective features portraits of diatoms found in the Florida Coastal Everglades Research Area. The paintings are the result of collaboration between the Miami artists and Dr. Evelyn Gaiser, Professor, Department of Biological Science & Southeast Environmental Research, Florida International University.
Through original depictions of diatom genera found in the biological research area that extends from Central Florida to Biscayne Bay and Florida Bay, the artists intend to raise awareness of the importance of these microscopic one-celled aquatic organisms in the global ecosystem.
The Tropical Botanic Artists whose works are on display are: Margie Bauer, Kristi Bettendorf, Beverly Borland, Silvia Bota, Marie Chaney, Jeanie Daniel Duck, Julio J. Figueroa, Bobbi Garber, Pauline A. Goldsmith, Leo Hernandez, Carol Ann Lane, Elsa Nadal, Laurie Richardson, Donna Torres, and Jedda Wong. Also on view are ceramic sculptures of diatoms by Xavier Cortada, Artist in Residence at FIU.
Besides being valuable indicators of changes in the environment, diatoms are a food source for a wide range of aquatic life. They produce 25 percent of the world’s primary oxygen (more than rain forests) and 40 percent of the world’s O2, critical for all animal life on Earth. Diatoms also play significant roles in agriculture, industry and even in the visual arts, where their beauty and uniqueness have inspired artists in every medium, as shown by the works in this exhibition.
The Tropical Botanic Artists collective thank our departing co-director and co-founder, Pauline Goldsmith, and welcome our new co-director Elsa Nadal. Elsa and Beverly Borland are planning an exciting year for us! Pauline will remain a very active member but will now have more time for her painting. Thanks Pauline for your dedication and hard work. We know you are going to enjoy having more time for your art activities!!! Thanks so much to Elsa Nadal for embarking on her new adventure as co-director!
Tamiami Trail: In the Beginning. Portraits of plants
found along the Tamiami Trail.
Tropical Botanic Artists
The Gallery at Kona Kai
97802 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
January 2016
