During the last few days of the standout exhibition celebrating two bold artistic voices: (Un)Natural Geographies: The Maps of Ibrahim Miranda and Erin Oliver: Thursday, 5/28 2-5pm Wild Space Gallery will be serving Cuban Coffee and Wild Brew, a locally sourced Yaupon tea. Please stop in!
Ibrahim Miranda is a Cuban artist who has gained international attention for his prints and paintings. He frequently uses maps of Cuba as the basis for his richly colored, multimedia paintings and master prints. The poetry and songs of Cuba provide literary and philosophical ideas, deepening the meaning and impact of his artwork. Ibrahim Miranda was important in the rebirth of printmaking in Cuba.
Erin Oliver re-imagines our complex world by visually layering experiences of the natural world in paintings, drawings, and installations. Her abstract and beautifully colored paintings and installations explore the relationships and experiences of nature to bring landscape to the forefront of our imaginations as a vital component of our lives, while evoking a sense of calm amidst our busy days.
Wild Space Gallery at The Factory in St. Pete
2606 Fairfield Ave S / BLDG 7C, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Wednesday-Saturday 2-6pm
Art:
Erin Oliver, Slope Analysis, Slope Analysis, 2019-Double-sided painting, gouache, ink, and marker on mylar printed map
Ibrahim Miranda, Isla laboratorio o 7 maravillas, (Island Laboratory or 7 Wonders), 2012.
13-color screenprint/woodblock. 42 3/4 x 56 5/8 inches. Edition: 50.
Published by Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Photo Credit: Will Lytch
About Wild Space Gallery
As an extension of the Foundation’s mission, Wild Space Gallery advances awareness of conservation issues within the state of Florida. By curating thought-provoking exhibitions, we create a space where art becomes the vessel for engaging, challenging, and inspiring collaborative ideas towards protecting Florida’s wild spaces. Wild Space is open to the public every Wednesday – Saturday from 2-6pm. Hours are extended until 9pm for Second Saturday Artwalk.
