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Co-curated by Liliam Dominguez, Head Curator and Museum and Collections Manager at Deering Estate and Giannina Dwin, this archival selection highlights the Deering Estate’s Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program’s commitment to process-based exploration and place-based creation. Marmoris invites viewers to consider how artistic practices preserve, question, and reshape our collective memory by revisiting key works and moments from the residency’s legacy. The exhibition serves as both a reflective monument and a dynamic platform for future inquiry, where what has been carved endures, and what is ephemeral becomes part of an evolving artistic topography.
The exhibition will run from November 7, 2025 to January 24, 2026, with a special opening reception on November 7th from 6 pm to 9 pm at The Arts Warehouse located at 313 NE 3rd Street in Delray Beach. Free and open to the public.
This exhibition is part of the Deering Estate AT program, a partnership that brings Deering Estate Artists-in-Residence to new audiences by showcasing their work in dynamic, collaborative venues beyond the Estate.
The Exhibition
“Marmoris” from the Latin word for marble, evokes both the classical weight of artistic legacy and the enduring textures of time and transformation. This exhibition draws from the Deering Estate’s AIR archive, presenting a curated selection of works that reflect the depth and diversity of artistic inquiry fostered on-site over the past two decades.
Spanning multiple media, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation, Marmoris showcases the evolving dialogue between contemporary artists and the Deering Estate’s unique cultural, ecological, and historical landscape. Each work bears traces of its surroundings: the shifting light of Biscayne Bay, the resonance of native oolitic limestone, the presence of historic structures, and the layered narratives embedded in South Florida’s subtropical terrain.
Participating artists are John William Bailly, Jennifer Basile, Andres Cabrera-Garcia, Lissette Schaeffler, Elaine Defibaugh, Tony Fernandez, Becky Franco, Regina Jestrow, Gustavo Matamoros, Freddy Jouwayed, Karen Rifas, Enma Saiz, Gretchen Scharnagl, Barron Sherer, and Charles Humes, Jr.
Deering Estate AT program
The Deering Estate AT program consists of a joint venture with other cultural institutions to showcase Deering Estate Artists-in-Residence (AIRs) outside the Estate. It aims to enhance each institution’s reach and resources to achieve a common goal: expanding the artists’ cultural reach by making diverse artistic expressions accessible to a broader audience. The program fosters creative synergy and community connections through art exhibitions, cultural performances, and dynamic programming. The Deering Estate AT program exemplifies the Estate’s commitment to supporting current and past AIRs and elevating their practice at every stage of their careers while honoring the spirit of innovation and discovery that the Deering Estate inspires and underscoring the importance of alliances that bridge institutional boundaries.
About Deering Estate
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami-Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.
Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.
About The Arts Warehouse
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency rehabilitated warehouse opened in late 2017. Arts Warehouse offers rotating exhibitions in three gallery spaces, art workshops each month, special event programming, and 15 private studio spaces as part of a Resident Artist Program providing affordable space to create. Arts Warehouse encourages community growth and empowerment through engagement with local artists, residents, and community members. The 15,000 sq. ft. space is a catalyst for economic development and growth within the Pineapple Grove Arts District and the community. Arts Warehouse is free and open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, weekly.
