The St. Johns Cultural Council has announced its next Art in Public Spaces exhibition, “Close to Home,” featuring the photography of Bill Boxer. The exhibition will be on display from April 9 through June 5 at the Rotunda Gallery in the St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, in St. Augustine.
An opening reception and artist talk will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. The event is free and open to the public.
Boxer, widely known as a musician and pianist, has been a lifelong photographer. His journey with photography began in childhood with a Kodak Brownie camera, sparking a passion for capturing the world around him. Growing up near the Bronx Zoo and park trails, he developed an early interest in photographing nature.
“The lessons we learn from observing wildlife and plant life close to home inspire us to get involved in protecting our environment for future generations,” Boxer said. “By photographing nature, we see that the wonders of the natural world are closer than we think.”
“Close to Home” invites viewers to slow down and appreciate the overlooked beauty of everyday life, highlighting textures, patterns, colors and fleeting moments. The exhibition features images of dewdrops on petals, the delicate wings of a dragonfly, a bee in motion, the unraveling of a flower’s bloom and other quiet yet remarkable details of the natural world.
The Art in Public Spaces exhibitions at the Rotunda Gallery feature local artists selected to showcase their work, with new installations rotating throughout the year. The gallery is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information, people can contact the St. Johns Cultural Council at 904-434-0959 or email sjcc@historiccoastculture.com.
