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Nature. Wild Florida invites viewers to gain insight into the wild side of Florida
as interpreted by NAA member artists. Members’ Gallery: Mother Nature is sub-
titled Living the Wildlife which promises a great show due to the dual meaning
of what it means to live wild. All are welcome to attend the preview reception
for these three fantastic shows on January 16th at 5:30 p.m. Attendance is free
or just Imagine! Discover! and Create! in a fun and for members and $10 for non-members. Preview receptions are a unique social
social atmosphere, you will find the perfect course experience, providing the opportunity to meet and speak to artists about their
available from the over 100 classes and workshops process and work.
offered at the von Liebig Art Center. Another way to gain deeper insight into the artistic process and meet with
like-minded artistic individuals is to attend the entertaining and informative
If you are searching for inspiration, or are
passionate about wildlife, you won’t want to miss ART Connects Series lectures. The ART Connects series was inspired by the
the next exhibition at the von Liebig Art Center. idea that art is everywhere and it impacts our lives every single day. Art influences
John Costin will bring his unique prints of bird life in the most literal ways from coloring the world and filling it with painting,
and other subjects from Florida, made by etching design and sculpture, to much more subtle ways such as the creativity involved
copper plates, to exhibition at the von Liebig Art in solving life’s challenges. ART Connects is a series designed to ignite your
Center beginning January 17th. Costin, a resident imagination and help you discover the world from new angles. Beginning and
of Ybor City in Tampa, creates life size images
of birds that explore nuances indigenous to that
species. “Through my art I strive to capture and
personify birds, enriching the viewer’s perception
of this particular form of wildlife which they may
rarely have an opportunity to intimately experience.
The birds are presented in such a way that they are
aware of the viewer’s presence and react to that
confrontation. Their reaction reveals unique traits to
the viewer, adding another level of understanding.
Ultimately one’s sensitivity and awareness of these
natural wonders could lead to a more profound
perception of the world we all share.” Working
in the etching medium, he creates complex and
colorful images of birds, botanicals and other
subjects that enrich the viewers’ perception. Along
with Costin’s work, The Naples Art Association
will host two other fantastic exhibitions: Wild
Florida: An Exhibition by Naples Art Association
Member Artists and Members’ Gallery: Mother
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as interpreted by NAA member artists. Members’ Gallery: Mother Nature is sub-
titled Living the Wildlife which promises a great show due to the dual meaning
of what it means to live wild. All are welcome to attend the preview reception
for these three fantastic shows on January 16th at 5:30 p.m. Attendance is free
or just Imagine! Discover! and Create! in a fun and for members and $10 for non-members. Preview receptions are a unique social
social atmosphere, you will find the perfect course experience, providing the opportunity to meet and speak to artists about their
available from the over 100 classes and workshops process and work.
offered at the von Liebig Art Center. Another way to gain deeper insight into the artistic process and meet with
like-minded artistic individuals is to attend the entertaining and informative
If you are searching for inspiration, or are
passionate about wildlife, you won’t want to miss ART Connects Series lectures. The ART Connects series was inspired by the
the next exhibition at the von Liebig Art Center. idea that art is everywhere and it impacts our lives every single day. Art influences
John Costin will bring his unique prints of bird life in the most literal ways from coloring the world and filling it with painting,
and other subjects from Florida, made by etching design and sculpture, to much more subtle ways such as the creativity involved
copper plates, to exhibition at the von Liebig Art in solving life’s challenges. ART Connects is a series designed to ignite your
Center beginning January 17th. Costin, a resident imagination and help you discover the world from new angles. Beginning and
of Ybor City in Tampa, creates life size images
of birds that explore nuances indigenous to that
species. “Through my art I strive to capture and
personify birds, enriching the viewer’s perception
of this particular form of wildlife which they may
rarely have an opportunity to intimately experience.
The birds are presented in such a way that they are
aware of the viewer’s presence and react to that
confrontation. Their reaction reveals unique traits to
the viewer, adding another level of understanding.
Ultimately one’s sensitivity and awareness of these
natural wonders could lead to a more profound
perception of the world we all share.” Working
in the etching medium, he creates complex and
colorful images of birds, botanicals and other
subjects that enrich the viewers’ perception. Along
with Costin’s work, The Naples Art Association
will host two other fantastic exhibitions: Wild
Florida: An Exhibition by Naples Art Association
Member Artists and Members’ Gallery: Mother
Life in Naples | January 2015 17
