Delicate Expressions
September 11 - November 15, 2025
Dates:
September 11 - November 15, 2025
Opening Reception:
September 11
5PM - 7PM
Free for Members
$10 Suggested Donation for Nonmembers
Location:
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery
373 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
Karen Tucker Kuykendall explores the formal intricacies of Florida’s native plant life with a sensibility that is both scientifically precise and playfully irreverent. Close-up views of leaves and flowers serve as stages for unexpected intrusions, while collaged elements are seamlessly woven into naturalistic forms. Whether it’s the deep blue eyes of a Siamese cat or a spontaneously doodled cartoon hiding among the leaves, every detail and effect of light is rendered with meticulous care. Grounded in close observation and shaped by the artist’s deep-rooted connection to Florida’s landscape, Kuykendall’s work sets photorealistic illusion against overtly handmade and collaged elements, blurring the line between studied realism and imaginative invention.
In addition to Kuykendall’s paintings, the exhibition includes jewelry artists selected through an open call. These artists explore the idea of “Delicate Expressions” through intricate craft, careful observation, and unexpected details, qualities that resonate with Kuykendall’s approach to painting. The jewelry pieces in this show reflect a shared interest in intimacy, close looking, and the interplay between natural beauty and personal meaning. Each work invites viewers to consider adornment not only as decoration, but as a form of storytelling and quiet complexity.
Important Dates:
September 11: Opening Reception
Oct. 16: Awards Announced
November 6,7,8 : Art in Bloom Event
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
373 Tequesta Dr. Studio A
Instructor:
Students will learn how : To buy flowers at the supermarket (What to look for and what to avoid) To condition flowers, maximizing their hydration in order to last longer To use the principles and elements of design To create a unique and professional looking flower arrangement to take home The instructor will demonstrate and teach for the first part of the workshop and then students will create their own design as the instructor goes around helping where needed. No experience is needed however one must have an enthusiasm for flowers
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
373 Tequesta Dr. Studio C
Hands on terrarium workshop where participants build their own self- sustaining ecosystem in glass. Students learn about plant care, substrate layering and the natural water cycle while creating a unique piece of living decor to take home. The workshop teaches the step by step technique of layering soil, charcoal and drainage along with planting and moss placement to create a balanced self-sustaining terrarium. All materials will be included .
Days & Times:
Location:
Lighthouse ArtCenter - 373 Tequesta Dr.
Instructor:
Yvette Shakespeare will give an exclusive talk and demonstration during Art in Bloom, showing you how to create a stunning flower arrangement using grocery store flowers, perfect for a holiday centerpiece or a thoughtful hostess gift. She’ll also share tips on how to care for and maintain your arrangement so it lasts as long as possible.
