With all this bad weather we have had (thankfully the snow is melting and almost gone apart from mini mountains of snow in parts), there have been slim pickings for recent photo taking. As I often do, I went into my archives and found this one, a trip to McKee's Botanical Garden in Vero Beach Florida (link here). With it being all those years' ago, my thinking is that those of you who remember it from before, will not mind a refresh, and those who are new to my blog since then, will hopefully enjoy it for the first time.
Everything that follows, narration and photos, are from January 2014, so exhibits and probably other things have changed. I believe it basically looks the same in layout but if you are thinking of going there, best to check everything online beforehand to see what is still open. Added note: I just checked and there is an exhibit of origami sculptures made out of metal. They look very interesting.
We found a jewel of a garden when driving between destinations on our road trip around Florida. We passed the garden's sign by chance and decided to turn into the entrance. They were having the Seward Johnson Sculpture Exhibit. I am not sure how long this exhibit will be on display but felt very fortunate that we were there at the right time.
I was delighted with this exhibit and I am starting off with one entitled "The Promenade". The man and the woman can be found in a famous 1877 oil painting called "Paris Street, A Rainy Day" done by the French artist Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894), and that can be found
here. It is interesting to compare the painting with the sculpture.
I have several posts with photos taken at the garden but so as not to overwhelm, I will share one every week or so, until you have seen them all.
Thanks for looking and I hope your week has gone well so far.
These are really beautiful and it's always a joy to see, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThat’s lovely Margaret, thank you so much :)
DeleteThe first photo, I actually thought they might be real people. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you think that Ginny, they are very realistic :)
DeleteOh, I love that sculpture, a reminder of times past.
ReplyDeleteI agree Janice, one of the favorites of mine and I like many sculptures :)
DeleteWhat beautiful sculptures, so lifelike! I'm always thrilled when you show us some of them, even if they're from the past!
ReplyDeletehugs Elke
So glad you liked them and thank you so much :) hugs, Denise
DeleteBeautiful sculptures Denise! Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteI agree Eileen :) Thank you and I wish you the same.
DeleteWhat an amazing sculpture that is. I thought they were real in the first picture.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely very lifelike and amazing, as you say :)
DeleteWhat elegance and style!
ReplyDeleteVery much so :)
DeleteReminds me of a museum in NJ (I think) that recreates paintings as sculpture.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds very interesting. I would love to see that place :)
Deletelove visiting gardens, this one is special, looking forward to others, thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, me too, they are great places to walk around :)
DeleteLovely photos Denise. :-D We've just had torrential rain and high winds these last few weeks!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ananka , I hope your weather clears up soon :)
DeleteGooooood Morning, Denise! I have a crow lady on my desk that is dressed similar to this one. I have the male too though he's not on the desk. Fun to shoot them. Wishing you a fun rest of the week. Cheers, Ivy.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Ivy, I am looking forward to seeing your crow lady and man. They sound like a lot of fun. I wish you the same and cheers from me too :)
DeleteVery beautiful. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Regine, much appreciated :)
DeleteInteresting sculptures. From a distance they look real!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I had to look twice when I saw them :)
DeleteI also thought the first photo was real people! I lived in Georgia for a while but I never made it to Florida.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra :) it’s amazing how they look so real. I was fascinated by them. A lot of places I lived near to and never saw. Always the way!
DeleteOMgoodness the statues look so real..just gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
It would be funny if someone put real people into those clothes. We are staring at them, then all of a sudden they would start talking to us, or maybe not, lol! Thanks Celia, hugs, Denise :)
DeleteI thought the first two were real people until I looked harder. Interesting exhibit.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandie, they are very lifelike :)
DeleteYes, I too thought the statues looked so real.
ReplyDeleteHope your weather improves soon.
All the best Jan
Warmer times
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting statue. It makes me think (since I have never been to this garden) that it was planted long ago. I love visiting gardens. I hope this one was lovely.
ReplyDeleteLindas estatuas. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeletewe have a garden here in hamilton township, new jersey called "grounds for sculpture" . it has exhibits like the one you shared here. it has a lot of really beautiful statues, art and colorful gardens. it is not handicapped friendly but i should go back now that i have my "zinger"!! it is nice to look back and remind ourselves of all the wonderful places we have been!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely revisit to McKee’s Botanical Garden, Denise!
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures are so lifelike, and I really enjoy how you connected them back to the painting.
Happy Friday, Denise!