The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is hosting a new group art exhibition, inspired by the lush tropical landscape of the Cayman Islands.
‘Terra Botanica’ (translation: ‘botanical land’) examines the ways in which artists have documented, researched and celebrated the rich assortment of flora in Cayman. The result is a collection of detailed sketches, paintings, watercolours and photographs designed to capture the wonders of Mother Nature.
The pieces featured in the exhbition are primarily from the gallery’s permanent collection, including new acquisitions not previously displayed. There are also artworks on loan from private collections.
“The diversity of plant species found in the Caribbean is greater than most tropical and oceanic regions, with botanic origin stories as complex as the histories of its inhabitants,” said NGCI associate curator Kerri-Anne Chisholm. “Artists have turned to nature for inspiration for centuries, both for documentation purposes and owing to its abundance as a source of subject matter.
“Given the vibrancy of our own landscape here in Cayman, it is no surprise that so many artists [represented] in the National Collection have been inspired to capture this beauty within their work.”
Participating artists are Moira Abbott, Margaret Barwick, Scott Brady, Stephen Clark, Penny Clifford, Bryony Dixon, Bill Ferehawk, Lorna Griggs, Teresa Grimes, David Hartwell, Guy Harvey, Bendel Hydes, Martina Jackson, David Jungquist, Zane Kuttner, Eloin...
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