Stone will give a guided tour of his photography of the Everglades featured at the ArtCenter’s ‘Wild Hearts’ exhibition on Feb. 16, 5 – 7 pm
Tequesta, Fla., (February 1, 2024) – Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) is delighted to announce a special event featuring award-winning conservation photographer and National Geographic explorer Mac Stone on Friday, February 16, from 5 to 7 pm at LAC in Tequesta. Stone will lead an intimate guided tour delving into intricate details of his powerful photographs of the Everglades featured at LAC’s Wild Hearts exhibition. Admission is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Space is limited, and reservations are required at https://lighthousearts.org/wild-hearts/. Light bites and refreshments are included.
“We are thrilled to host Mac Stone at Lighthouse ArtCenter,” said LAC Executive Director Jeni Licata. “This event provides our community with a one-of-a-kind chance to learn from a conservation expert and connect with nature through the captivating art showcased in the exhibition.”
Stone grew up in Gainesville, exploring the swamps, prairies, and springs of North Central Florida. He specializes in documenting America’s swamps and wetlands and explaining the complex relationships between mankind and the natural world. His images have appeared in publications including National Geographic Traveler, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Nature’s Best Photography, Outdoor Photographer, Audubon Magazine, and National Parks Magazine.
Notably, his TED Talk on the Everglades has captivated audiences worldwide, amassing over 1 million views. After spending five years living and working in the Everglades watershed, he released a book, “Everglades: America’s Wetland,” which takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey through the Everglades, spanning from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay. Attendees may purchase the book for $45, which Stone can sign during the event.
In addition to Mac Stone’s photography, the Wild Hearts exhibition features the work of world-renowned artists Helmut Koller, Ellen Jewett, and fellow fine art conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. It runs through February 24.
At Right: Day’s End by Mac Stone.
About Lighthouse ArtCenter:
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is a 501c(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual arts whose mission is to inspire, engage, and connect our community through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions, and diverse special events. The center has grown into a three-building campus with a Gallery & 2D Studio, a 3D and Glass Studio, and a Jewelry & Textile Studio. Supported by memberships, tuition, grants, and donations, Lighthouse ArtCenter serves over 20,000 visitors, 3000 students, 45 faculty members, 400 summer art campers, and a comprehensive outreach program to benefit under-served populations. For more information, visit https://www.lighthousearts.org.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY AND 2D STUDIO
373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469, 561-746-3101
3D STUDIO
395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469
STUDIO 385
Jewelry, Textiles, Glass
385 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469
Mac Stone’s Wild Everglades – Artist Statement
This body of work, called Wild Everglades, is inspired by Marjory Stoneman Douglas who in 1947 said, “There are no other Everglades in the world. They are, they have always been, one of the unique regions of the earth, remote, never wholly known.” Seventy years later, the Everglades is not as remote as it once was, but it is certainly unique and never wholly known. We are learning new things about this incredible landscape every year. The image in this collection titled “The Real Orchid Theif” is a perfect example. It took an entire summer climbing an ancient cypress tree with motion-sensitive cameras to make this image, which upended decades of pollination ecology theory about one of the most famous orchids in the world. It’s hard to believe there are still mysteries to unravel and wilderness to explore in a place that today is surrounded by millions of people and top universities.
These are the kind of places, however that draw us in, that inspire and connect us to the real Florida. The images in this collection are an homage to Douglas and her dogged efforts to try and save this magical, expansive, and diverse landscape.
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(Friday, February 16, 5 – 7 pm) Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) announces a special event featuring award-winning conservation photographer and National Geographic explorer Mac Stone at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL. Stone will lead an intimate guided tour delving into intricate details of his powerful photographs of the Everglades featured at LAC’s Wild Hearts exhibition. Admission is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Space is limited, and reservations are required at https://lighthousearts.org/wild-hearts/. Light bites and refreshments are included.