Announcement: New Exhibition Opening Reception
First Opening of the Season: “Environs” Tuesday, November 15th 5-7pm
I love this time of year on Sanibel. The weather has turned cool and dry, the Islands are cleaned and clipped and the first Snowbirds (and I mean that in the most respectful way) are re-appearing like colorful crocuses popping up around the Islands – early harbingers of Season.
Most establishments are ready with a few, hustling to be open. It seems that now both Twilight Café and The Crab Shack have reopened. (Is this my first retraction?) Things must have worked out in some way. Well, welcome back to you all.
At the Gallery:
The Gallery is ready with a varied and exciting group of artists to show - more pottery, new jewelry, sparkling glass, home accents and evocative exhibits.
The first exhibit, “Environs” features three local artists who express their love and concern for our beautiful environment. Having moved as a child from Chicago to Bonita Springs, Greg Biolchini, who is nationally known for his pastels and portraits has turned his considerable talents to painting the power and majesty of his life-long love – Florida Skies. Mally Khorasantchi fell so in love with Florida that she moved from her native Germany to Naples. Struck by the color and exuberance of the landscape, Khorasantchi creates big, bold, graphic works to capture her view of nature. While Lindsey Wollard, a fourth generation Floridian, builds small, quiet tree sculptures from used population and land development books making statements about environmental destruction.
Each of these artists in their unique way is expressing their deep love and concern for our environment. As we experience this wonderful exhibit, we can both see and feel the beauty and power of their view-point.
Please join us on Tuesday, November 15th from 5-7pm for the Opening of this exhibit. You can meet the artists, as well as see your neighbors and friends who are back – a little kick-off to another fabulous season On Island.
I look forward to seeing you at the gallery.
Peace and Art, Maureen
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Maureen Watson
Watson MacRae Gallery
2340 Periwinkle Way, #B3
Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-3386
