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The flower is the muse for a group of Tri-Valley artists whose works are on display at the Livermore Public Library throughout this month.
The familiar “Flora in Focus” art show has returned for 2024 with a collection of artworks across mediums that celebrates both the beauty of flower-inspired art and the lasting friendships among their creators, according to watercolor artist Meghana Mitragotri, organizer of the exhibition.
“Every piece in this floral art show beautifully mirrors the artists’ unique and vibrant personalities,” Mitragotri told Livermore Vine. “Their profound influence on my artistic journey is indelible, and viewers will vividly experience this through each artist’s masterful interpretation of flowers in their chosen medium.”
“This show is a homage to nature’s beauty and the boundless creativity it inspires,” she said. “Each artwork captures the delicate essence of flowers, transforming their fleeting beauty into timeless expressions of color, form, and emotion. Walking through the exhibit feels like stepping into a garden of imagination, where every piece blooms with the artist’s passion and vision.”
Artists participating alongside Mitragotri are local artists Monique Makepeace, Wei-Ting Chuang, Charlotte Severin, Jenna Hobbs, Helene Roylance, Tejal Shah, Lynda Briggs, Peggy Kervin, Usha Shukla, Ranjini Venkatachari and Rekha Joshi. Their mediums include oil painting, acrylic, colored pencil, watercolor, gouache, glass, mixed media and East Asian brush painting.
“This sense of community and camaraderie is reflected in each piece, making the show a heartfelt tribute to both nature and the bonds formed through artistic expression,” Mitragotri said.
“Flora in Focus” runs through Aug. 31 at the Livermore Public Library at 1188 S. Livermore Ave. A special reception is set for this Saturday (Aug. 17) from 2-4 p.m. at the library where residents can meet the artists, view their works, sample refreshments and take part in a raffle for prizes.
