Exhibits

L. Ray: Butterfly, Dragonfly Paintings

Saturday, May 24, to Saturday, August 16
L. Ray, whose watercolor made him the official Wildflower Days™ 2008 artist this spring, will display more than 25 original paintings in the McDermott Learning Center. Experience the power and beauty of L. Ray’s startling works in diptych and triptych form during the exhibit titled "Butterfly Portraits Beyond Scale."

Light, contrast, and the perception of movement are hallmarks of L.Ray's watercolors. The Los Angeles native’s work was exhibited at The Barbara Devorzon Gallery at a time when it was the city’s leading gallery. His relationship with Devorzon lasted eight years and allowed him to interact with designers and other industry experts. The designers helped L.Ray obtain commissions for murals purchased by individuals, corporations, major hotels and public spaces. His well-known works include a 9-foot by 14-foot mural in the Mayor's Office in Los Angeles City Hall, and a 44-foot mural in the Long Beach, California airport.

Bronze Creatures on Display

June through August 17
The Wildflower Center provides an imaginative look at insects and other creatures this summer with a display of work by sculptor Nick Bakker. Featured through August 17 will be a six-foot long scorpion, a spider and other larger-than-life bronze sculptures of insects and strange creatures. The sculptures will be in the Butterfly Garden, complementing the Sculpture in the Wild Exhibit, 12 other nature-inspired sculptures on display until the end of June in the center's gardens.