Art Exhibits

ABSTRACTED THOUGHTS
Jimmy Viera, Rosalind Welsh, and Jay Sawyer

November 21–December 31 | Café, Gardens Grounds

Explore the exciting shapes, lines, and colors found in the paintings of Jimmy Viera, Rosalind Welsh, and Jay Sawyer.

Viera uses colorful shapes to evoke magical, abstract landscapes.

Welsh’s relief canvases cast mysterious shadows, evoking plant forms and memory.

Sawyer uses loud colors and symbols to relay a message and tell stories. Sawyer’s (JBone) popular orb sculptures can be found scattered around the entrance of the Visitor Center.

Meet Our Instructors
Claire Loon Baldwin, Caroline Clare Davis, Mindy Lighthipe, Dylan Metrano, and Ashley Page

November 21–December 31  | Café

Enjoy the works of some of our wonderful art educators here at the Gardens. All artists will be offering a class in 2025. We hope they will inspire you to make your own masterpiece.

Our Gardens
Andy Brand

November 21–December 31  | Café

Andrew Brand is a man of many talents. Not only is he the Director of Horticulture at the Gardens, but he is also an accomplished photographer. Andy’s work encourages us to slow down and observe our surroundings. We miss so many magical moments because we are in such a rush to get so much done. His photographs ask you to observe, connect, and experience the natural world we are only a small part of.

Wood and Light
Jeff Enk

November 21–December 31  | Café

Marvel at Jeff Enk’s beautifully carved, intricate wood objects. On display are vases, bowls, plates, and lighted wall sconces. Most of his work is done in native hardwoods like Cherry, Maple, Walnut, and various burls.

Clarity Of My Truth
Kevin Xiques

November 21–December 31  |  Bosarge Family Education Center

Explore Kevin Xiques’ bold and colorful abstract canvases in our Café exhibit. Xiques’ work evokes nature’s movement and joy. Big bold brush strokes draw the viewer in, while one’s eye moves about the canvas on a journey of delight.

MUSHROOMED
Maria Maravigna & Caroline Clare Davis

May 1–December 31  | Café

Mushroomed is an exhibit of beautiful ceramic mushrooms by Maria Maravigna and mosaic mushrooms by Caroline Clare Davis. Maria made her first ceramic mushroom study directly from nature in 1950, and sold her sculptures to botanic gardens across the country throughout the 50s-70s. Caroline’s mosaic mushrooms are inspired by Maria Maravigna’s work, but take on a fantastical tone.

Maria Maravigna’s ceramic mushroom collection is part of our permanent collection, donated by Jennifer Gilchrist in loving memory of her parents Weston G. and Roberta D. Kolsti.