Senator José Javier Rodríguez and Miami Waterkeeper present “Florida is…” Exhibition Preview and Conservation Talk

RESCHEDULED to 10/19/2017

The Honorable José Javier Rodríguez
State Senate, District 37

and

Miami Waterkeeper

cordially invite you to a conservation talks and preview of

FLORIDA IS…

a solo show by

Xavier Cortada

on

Thursday, October 19th, 2017
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

at

Hibiscus Gallery
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 S.W. 57th Avenue
Pinecrest, FL 33156
305-669-6990

Proceeds from sales during event to benefit Miami Waterkeeper.
Exhibit runs through November 19th, 2017

Join State Senator José Javier Rodríguez and Miami Waterkeeper for an exclusive exhibit viewing and conservation chat on Florida’s endangered wildlife in the “Florida is…” exhibit and their connection to the health of our waterways and marine ecosystems.  Meet the artist, Xavier Cortada, and enjoy refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Pinecrest.

Proceeds from sales during that evening to benefit Miami Waterkeeper.

About Florida Is Nature

Conceptualized during Xavier Cortada‘s residency at the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Artist Residency in Captiva, Florida, “Florida is…” is an evolving body of work that depicts the natural beauty of Florida.  It asks Floridians to define their state by its actual nature, not by things we do and build to displace it.  Some “Florida is…” works hang as public art in public venues, admonishing viewers to find better ways to coexist with nature.

The project invites participants to capture and share their images and perspectives on the project’s online platform.

You too can participate in “Florida is…”

Help others understand and appreciate Florida’s natural beauty.  Upload an image of your favorite animal, plant or place to www.floridaisnature.com and tell us why we should all care for it and strive to protect it.  We will share it on our website and social media.  We will also ask you to help us spread the word and get others to see that “Florida is… Nature.”

You can learn more about the artist by visiting www.cortada.com

Xavier Cortada, High Noon diatom series, Glint, archival ink on aluminum, 2015