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      Lighthouse ArtCenter Presents



      Wild Hearts, Jan. 18 To Feb. 24



        Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) is honored to announce   this exhibition, Lighthouse
      its upcoming exhibition, “Wild Hearts,” a riveting tribute   ArtCenter invites the
      to the wonders of nature through the eyes of world-  community to appreciate the
      renowned artists including Helmut Koller, Ellen Jewett,   wild, be inspired by art, and
      and international award-winning fine art conservation   engage with the urgent need
      photographers Mac Stone and Carlton Ward Jr.       for conservation.”
        This impactful exhibition curated by Janeen Mason     In the Spencer Gallery,
      runs Jan. 18 to Feb. 24, inviting the community to explore   visitors will be transported
      and connect with the beauty of wild animals. The opening   into the vibrant and wild
      reception is on Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lighthouse   world of Helmut Koller.
      ArtCenter in Tequesta. Admission is free for members and   Originally from Austria and
      a $5 is suggested donation                         now a resident of Palm Beach,
      for nonmembers. For                                Koller is known for his vivid,
      more information, visit                            bold, and celebratory animal
      lighthousearts.org.                                paintings. Kollerism, as
        “Wild Hearts presents                            he describes it,  is  an art
      the beauty of the                                  movement defined by the
      natural world and the                              faithful representation of
      commitment of artists                              form and the abstraction
      and conservationists to                            of colors, with no need
      safeguard our planet’s                             for  disciples.  His  art  is  a
      precious resources,” said                          testament to his singular and
      LAC  Executive  Director  Leopard Head on Coral by   visionary approach.     Florida Black Bear by Carlton Ward   Day’s End by Mac Stone
      Jeni  Licata. Through  Helmut Koller                 Alongside Koller ’s
                                                         masterpieces, art enthusiasts will have the opportunity   world’s most unique
                                                         to gaze upon the meticulously crafted sculptures by   and endangered
                                                         Ellen Jewett, a Canadian artist whose intricate and   ecosystems.
                                                         imaginative designs have garnered international acclaim.     Ward has played
                                                         With a background in fine art, anthropology, and zoology,   a n i nst rum ent al
                                                         Jewett’s work focuses on animals portrayed in whimsical   role in establishing
                                                         and surreal poses. Her deep understanding of animal   the  Florida  Wildlife
                                                         behavior and her artistic prowess result in stunning and   Corridor, a crucial  Right This Way by Mac Stone
                                                         intricate sculptures that captivate the imagination.   initiative for protecting
                                                           The Schorr Gallery promises to immerse guests in the   Florida’s wildlife and natural habitats. In April 2023, Ward’s
                                                         breathtaking and awe-inspiring work of internationally   film, Path of the Panther, was released on Disney-plus,
                                                         acclaimed fine art conservation photographers Mac   further advancing the cause of conservation and raising
                                                         Stone and Carlton  Ward Jr. Both Stone and  Ward,   awareness about the vital work needed to safeguard our
                                                         National Geographic explorers, dedicate their lives to   environment.
                                                         connecting people with our cultural and natural heritage     Stone captures the narratives of Florida’s Everglades,
      New Hope by Carlton Ward                           and the preservation of the Everglades, one of the   weaving tales of wildlife that invite his audience
                                                                                                           to perceive the swampland not as an obstacle but
                                                                                                           as a cherished national gem. Using his captivating
                                                                                                           photographs, Stone illuminates a neglected, timeless,
                                                                                                           and crucial wilderness to spark conversations, provoke
                                                                                                           thoughts, and foster a deep connection that transcends
                                                                                                           the gap between scientific understanding and aesthetic
                                                                                                           appreciation.  Stone’s compelling message encourages
                                                                                                           individuals to immerse themselves in the experience:
                                                                                                           “Just do it – put your feet in the water,” he says. “The
                                                                                                           swamp will change you, I promise.”





















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