Celebrate the journey of over 40 years of growth for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, beginning in 1984 and leading up to the opening of our latest expansion on May 23, 2026. Archival images of construction and newly planted gardens offer a visual journey that sparks reflection and conversation about the vision for the Garden, the […]
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Please enjoy this exhibit statement from the artist, Bailey Lonon: "The natural world has always been a massive point of inspiration and awe for me ever since I was a child. My whole life I hoped to bring that feeling to other people through art and education – these butterflies and moths are my first […]
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Come see Tim Harper’s multimedia work this September! With a background including Design, Collage, and Found Object Sculpture, Tim has a keen interest in projects that occupy the space between science and art. He also creates public sculpture with his friend Matt Lively. His pieces started as daily drawing exercises. Each morning, Tim draws on […]
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The moth portraits depict moths native to central Virginia. I have seen each of them at my home near Charlottesville. I paint them large. It is intimate. Most people only see these night creatures as a flutter in headlights or at the porch light. There are at least ten times more moths than butterflies. Moths […]
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There are intricate, symbiotic relationships between vibrant flowers and their vital insect partners. While it is easy to marvel at the beauty of flowers, insects are often misunderstood and spark different reactions. This exhibition juxtaposes artistic beauty with ecological importance. Using the bold color palette and amplified details associated with Pop Art, each painting magnifies […]
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What are ALEBRIJES? Alebrijes are brightly colored, fantastical creatures from Mexican folk art that often combine features from various animals—real and mythical—into a single, surreal form. Originating in the 1930s with artist Pedro Linares, who dreamt of strange hybrid beings while ill and later recreated them in papier-mâché, alebrijes are known for their vivid colors, […]
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Join us on June 13th for the opening celebration of our brand-new art exhibit – Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dreamworld. Alebrijes are brightly colored, fantastical creatures from Mexican folk art that often combine features from various animals—real and mythical—into a single, surreal form. Originating in the 1930s with artist Pedro Linares, who dreamt of strange […]
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