FLOR500 is a participatory art, nature, and history project created by Miami artist Xavier Cortada to commemorate Florida’s quin-centennial in 2013. The project marks the importance of the moment
when the history of our state changed forever and gives us a glimpse
of what its landscape was like 500 years ago.
http://www.xaviercortada.com/?page=FLOR500_about
A team of scientists selected the 500 native flowers- the same ones that grew in our state when Juan Ponce de Leon landed in 1513 and named it "La Florida”–from "flor," the Spanish word for flower.
Five hundred Floridians were then invited to depict 500 native wildflowers. The artwork, along with information about each flower, will be posted on the project website (www.FLOR500.com).
A team of historians selected individuals who helped shape Florida history. Florida
schools and libraries (across the 67 counties and 8 regions) are
encouraged to plant 500 wildflower gardens, dedicating them to one of
500 important Floridians selected by a team of historians. These 500
new native habitats will help support Florida’s biodiversity.
They asked for 500 artists but so far not that many have come forward. I choose the Elliot's Aster because it is in my yard.
Flower Power
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| oil pastel by me |
