Floridian-Scapes — conversation with Deborah Pollack and Catherine Lowe exploring paintings that feature authentic landscapes of Florida. Included in the discussion are works by artists such as, A.E. Backus and the Florida Highwaymen, Hermann Herzog, Lupe Lawrence, Lee Mainella, Jane Peterson, Laura Woodward and others. Serenity is celebrated in these artists’ works against a dichotomy of the cultivated and the rugged, natural terrain of the peninsula.
Artists were inspired by green palms, red hibiscus, vermilion royal poinciana and pink skies — capturing the naturally occurring colors of Floridian landscapes before the early 1900s. Later, the ‘Scape’ had become a ‘fantasy quilt’ of lush green tropic themes mixed with reproductions of Euro luxury coastline to appeal to outsiders. Meanwhile, the marshy lands of Florida, sometimes referred to as, ‘the glades’ with its bubbling, burps and sometimes sulfur smells, along with ‘scrub lands’ found on coastal and inland sand ridges, provided a different narrative. This story revealed native Florida — neutral, ochre and verdant hues of the peninsula’s sub-tropical environment with calming and soothing winter temperatures, dry and wet seasons with summer rains and the presence of native birds, plants and wildlife within an organic and self-sustaining environment of intrinsic value.
Please join us for the launch of Floridian-Scapes on Thursday, January 9th, 2024 at 5:00 PM. The host venue, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, is dedicated to preserving the architectural and cultural heritage as well as the unique scenic quality of the town of Palm Beach. A visit to the foundation’s serene garden provides a delightful prelude to this discussion on the value of Floridian landscape paintings.
Light reception includes hors d’œuvres and wine bar. Open to members of the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation and visitors by invitation only. Please Register / RSVP to attend and learn more at: https://floridian-scapes1.eventbrite.com
FLORIDIAN-SCAPES at the PALM BEACH PRESERVATION FOUNDATION, 311 Peruvian Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480, Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Complimentary Admission / Limited Seating.
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The Dr. Catherine Lowe Collection and Lowe Art Breakthroughs (L.A.B.) connect audiences through historic collections and educational programming for growth, development and the crafting of dynamic and sustainable environments.
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[Header slide show includes works by A.E. Backus, Lee Mainella, Laura Woodward]