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
