Marcia Brito, a visual artist and full-time Upper Keys resident, will showcase an exhibit “The Florida Keys Attractions and Environmental Preservation.” The exhibit, sponsored by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, will be on display at the Key Largo library, located at 101485 Overseas Highway in the Tradewinds Shopping Center.
An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 3, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. At 4 p.m., there will be an artist presentation with a slide show and additional commentary from local environmentalist Barry Wray, executive director of the Florida Keys Environmental Coalition in Islamorada. Light refreshments will be provided.
This project is twofold, showcasing the distinctive nature and features of the beautiful Florida Keys islands while also displaying current environmental degradation and threats to the ecosystems. The contrast on display will aim to raise awareness of the threats to the environment and to encourage conservation efforts.
With support from the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, the Art Guild of the Purple Isles, Conch Republic Marine Army, Crustacean Plantation and the Key Largo library, this photographic solo exhibit will be on display from May 2 to May 30 .
A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brito’s career includes a variety of visual and performing arts in the areas of photography, sculpture, painting, ballet and movie and television acting. Brito earned a master of fine arts degree in visual arts from Jacksonville University. She’s lived in the Keys full-time since 2021.
Her work has appeared in exhibits in Art Basel Miami/Scope Miami Beach, the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville, in Times Square at the Conde Nast building and at the Louvre in Paris. More information is at www.britoart.com.
