‘Fruition:’ Botanical illustrations on display at Biscayne National Park

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The newest exhibit in Biscayne National Park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery features 26 detailed botanical illustrations of the fruits, nuts and seeds of some of Florida’s native plants.

“Fruition,” created by the Tropical Botanic Artists, is on display daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 6. On Sunday, Apr. 18, the park will host a virtual reception for the artists on the park’s Facebook and YouTube pages. The event will feature a gallery walk-through, a few words from each of the artists along with a little about the featured plants, a demonstration of the painstaking techniques the artists use and a short talk by Fairchild Tropic Botanic Garden Conservation Program Manager Jennifer Possley.

“Fruition” was developed in collaboration with Biscayne National Park by the Tropical Botanic Artists, a collective established in Miami in 2006 to highlight the beauty of tropical plants through art. Its members come from all walks of life and each brings a unique viewpoint to his or her work. They share a love of the natural world and that fascination is reflected in their art. Learn more and see examples of their work at www.tropicalbotanicartists.com.

This exhibit is part of the park’s Community Artists Program, started in 1997 as an outlet for the works of artists who are inspired by the beauty of Biscayne National Park. Over the years, the gallery has hosted over 60 shows featuring photography, paintings and drawings in a variety of media, fiber, clay, printmaking and sculpture. The program is made possible by The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks.

For more details about the exhibit, visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/bisc or contact park ranger Gary Bremen at 305-338-6584. For regular updates from the park, follow on Facebook and Instagram.


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