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03/08/2013

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Sarasota News Leader March 8, 2013 Page 104 SELBY GARDENS HOSTING SUMI-E EXHIBITION Using a mere handful of brush strokes, artists have captured the essence of nature for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Sumi-e Exhibition, the Gardens has announced. muse into the fewest brush strokes possible," the release points out. "This Asian art form, among other practices of oriental brush painting, proves to be an intellectual and spiritual The Sarasota Chapter of the Sumi-e Society's pursuit as well as an artistic wont," the release oriental brush paintings will be on display in adds. the Historical Selby House through March 28 This exhibition is free with regular Gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a news release notes. admission. For more information and admis"Rather than attempting to paint an exact sion fees, visit www.selby.org or call 366-5731. replica of an object or scene, Sumi-e mas- The Gardens is located at 900 S. Palm Ave. in ters assertively concentrate the spirit of their Sarasota. % Artwork by Marilyn Offer is among the Sumi-e paintings on display at Selby Gardens. Contributed photo

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