‘Out of Eden’ — Creative Pinellas’ latest exhibition to be featured at their gallery in Pinewood Park — is a nature-inspired exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed Cuban-American artist Yolanda Sánchez. The work above is entitled ‘With a Full Heart.’
LARGO — Creative Pinellas is pleased to announce the latest exhibition to be featured at their gallery in Pinewood Park. “Out of Eden” is a nature-inspired exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed Cuban-American artist Yolanda Sánchez.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibition will run through, with additional events planned.
‘Unforbidden Pleasures’
“We are always pursuing opportunities to bring both tourists and residents of the Arts Coast fresh and inspiring artwork that is easily accessible from anywhere in the county,” said Barbara St. Clair, CEO of Creative Pinellas. “With “Out of Eden,” Yolanda Sánchez, a Miami-based artist, gives us a new look into nature, something that is very important to us here in Pinellas County, and we are so thrilled to bring this exhibition here.”
This exhibition will take you on a creative meditation of natural beauty. Her textiles are created using the traditional Korean Bojagi wrapping technique while her fabric choice and color are anything but traditional. Her artwork is full of lush, vibrant colors that reflect the landscape surrounding the Gallery at Creative Pinellas and all of Pinewood Park.
“I do think of Eden as an idyllic physical space, Sánchez said. “But I think of it more as a state of mind, a kind of awareness of delight and beauty, or contentment accompanied by a feeling of pleasure. I hope to encourage joy and wonder, while inspiring a bit of fantasy, play and optimism.” She added, “Will you see that the world is really quite beautiful?”
The “Out of Eden” reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo, adjacent to the Florida Botanical Gardens.
Artwork will be available for sale at the gallery and will also be available to view and purchase online in a virtual gallery at Creative Pinellas.org/OUTOFEDEN.
“Out of Eden” Exhibition
Opening reception: Thursday, Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m.
Exhibition dates: Jan. 19 – April 16
Gallery times: Wednesday – Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
For additional details on the “Out of Eden” exhibition, visit Creative Pinellas.org/OUTOFEDEN.
About the artist
Yolanda Sánchez
Born in Havana, Cuba, Yolanda Sánchez immigrated to the United States in February 1960. She obtained a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Florida State University and has practiced and taught psychology at the graduate level for over 30 years. In her mid- thirties, Dr. Sánchez returned to school, obtaining a bachelor and master’s degree from Yale University in painting.
She is a Fulbright scholar, completing her fellowship as a painter in Spain for one year. Most recently, she was a Visiting Scholar & Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome. Sánchez has taught at Florida International University, the University of Miami, Nova University and Yale University. She has received numerous awards including, most recently, a Miami Individual Artists Stipend Award through Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts. Currently, Dr. Sánchez is a full-time working artist, exhibiting nationally and internationally in numerous venues. In New York, she is represented by Kathryn Markel Fine Arts.
