When envisioning Florida art, images of lush landscapes, tropical beaches, and endless sunshine often rush to mind. However, the Sunshine State has inspired historical and innovative artistic styles for centuries. From 16th century engravings to 20th century oil paintings, A State of Expression captures a glimpse into the significant contributions artists have made to our state’s cultural history.
Curated from the Cummer Museum’s Florida Collection, this selection of paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, photographs, and sculptures brings together works by prominent figures to create a reflection of art as sprawling as the state itself.
Image Credit:
Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819 – 1904), The St. Johns River, c. 1890s, oil on canvas, 13 x 26 in., Purchased with funds from Membership Contributions, AP.1966.29.1.
Beatrice Nettles (American, b. 1946), Tropical Childhood, c. 1976, kwik print mural, additives/extenders: polymer with ammonium bichromate to make the pigments light sensitive; vinyl, 29 3/4 x 50 3/4 in., Purchased with funds from the Morton R. Hirschberg Bequest, AP.2005.3.1