Join Clyde Butcher on August 16th for a lecture and book signing at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater on August 16th. The lecture starts at 7 pm at the theatre. Ticket link will be posted soon. Be sure to visit the Clearwater Main Library for a book signing prior to the lecutre from 5 -6 pm. This lecture is in conjunction with Clyde’s Cuba exhibit, which is on display at the library from May 6 to October 31st, 2023.
This collection documents Clyde’s journey through Cuba on three separate expeditions. Discovering the warmth and hospitality of the Cuban people, through his photography, Clyde has helped open Cuba’s natural beauty to the world. From mountain waterfalls to lush green jungles and grassy swamps to sandy beaches, his photographs reveal the seductive beauty, subtle grandeur, and majesty of this diverse island. The expedition to Cuba took him to places not seen by visitors in over fifty years.
Cuba invited Clyde, as an official photographer, and conservationists from across the Americas and the Caribbean to meet in 2002, a year declared by the United Nations as “The Year of the Mountains.” The U.N. encouraged countries across the world to hold environmental conferences about mountain conservation. Clyde saw this as an opportunity to make a positive difference in the world and wholeheartedly photographed the remarkable island.
Clyde’s Exhibit,
Cuba: The Natural Beauty will be on display at the Clearwater Main Library beginning May 12th through October 31st, 2023.
This collection documents Clyde’s journey through Cuba on three separate expeditions. Discovering the warmth and hospitality of the Cuban people, through his photography, Clyde has helped open Cuba’s natural beauty to the world. From mountain waterfalls to lush green jungles and grassy swamps to sandy beaches, his photographs reveal the seductive beauty, subtle grandeur, and majesty of this diverse island. The expedition to Cuba took him to places not seen by visitors in over fifty years.
Cuba invited Clyde, as an official photographer, and conservationists from across the Americas and the Caribbean to meet in 2002, a year declared by the United Nations as “The Year of the Mountains.” The U.N. encouraged countries across the world to hold environmental conferences about mountain conservation. Clyde saw this as an opportunity to make a positive difference in the world and wholeheartedly photographed the remarkable island.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA – Meet Niki and Clyde Butcher at the Clearwater Main Library on July 9th from 11 am – 1 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Niki’s brand new exhibit will be on display at the Clearwater Library starting June 15th and features more than 60 images created over five decades.
Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted Photography invites you to see the historical, beautiful, and sometimes quirky aspects of our world through the eyes of a thoughtful optimist. Niki has focused her camera on the fading facades of old Florida, capturing funky ‘mom & pop’ wayside businesses, lonesome sandy beaches, and the beauty of the Everglades. Remembering the gentle feeling of old Florida postcards, Niki hand paints her black and white photographs in vibrant tones and pastel hues.
Starting from the tonally blank canvas of a black and white photograph, artist Niki Butcher adds color to present the world from a “Daydreaming…” perspective. Through her photography, Niki captures places and people that stand out as beautiful, unique, endangered, and authentic. Yet what sets her work apart is her use of color. She breathes life and imagination into these photographed scenes, creating a picture of life far beyond what a camera could capture. Visit Daydreaming and experience a view of the world that adds a bit more color, a good dose of humor, and an infusion of positivity.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA – Niki’s new exhibit, on display at the Clearwater Main Library from June 15 – April 29, 2023 will be featuring over 60 images created over five decades.
Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted Photography invites you to see the historical, beautiful, and sometimes quirky aspects of our world through the eyes of a thoughtful optimist. Niki has focused her camera on the fading facades of old Florida, capturing funky ‘mom & pop’ wayside businesses, lonesome sandy beaches, and the beauty of the Everglades. Remembering the gentle feeling of old Florida postcards, Niki hand paints her black and white photographs in vibrant tones and pastel hues.
There are 26 one-of-a-kind original photographs hand-painted with oils made by Niki in the 80s’ that have not surfaced in over 25 years. This collection can only be seen in this exhibit. These were recently discovered in a storage shed by Barbara Luck, who owned the Florida Gallery in Matlacha from 1994 -2001. The remainder of her exhibit are reproductions of her originals, and her current work that is done digitally.
Starting from the tonally blank canvas of a black and white photograph, artist Niki Butcher adds color to present the world from a “Daydreaming…” perspective. Through her photography, Niki captures places and people that stand out as beautiful, unique, endangered, and authentic. Yet what sets her work apart is her use of color. She breathes life and imagination into these photographed scenes, creating a picture of life far beyond what a camera could capture. Visit Daydreaming and experience a view of the world that adds a bit more color, a good dose of humor, and an infusion of positivity.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA – Join Clyde for a FREE lecture at The Capitol Theatre on March 30 at 7 pm. This lecture is in conjunction with Clyde Butcher’s America’s Everglades Exhibit which is on display at the Clearwater Main Library November 6 – May 2022.
4:00 pm – Docent lead tours by Clyde Butcher Gallery staff of the exhibit at the library
6:15 pm – Book Signing with Clyde Butcher at The Capitol Theatre
7:00 pm – Lecture at The Capitol Theatre
8:15 pm – Book Signing with Clyde Butcher at The Capitol Theatre
9:00 pm – Exhibit closes at the library
Tickets are free; however, you will need to reserve your seats in advance.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT CLICK HERE Book signing before and after the lecture.
With his century-old camera, Clyde Butcher has been exploring and documenting the Everglades for more than three decades. The result is a stunning collection of large-format black-and-white photographs that capture untouched parts of the nation’s largest subtropical wilderness. Delicate ecosystems, rare botanical specimens, and sweeping landscapes bring the wonder of this mysterious part of our country to light.
America’s Everglades: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher highlights Butcher’s artistic eye as well as his deep and long-held commitment to conservation. His work challenges us to explore the heritage we share in the natural world and to work together to protect it. Through his photography, Butcher hopes to educate the public by bringing environmental issues to the forefront of public consciousness.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA – Clyde Butcher’s America’s Everglades Exhibit will be on display at the Clearwater Main Library until May 31.
With his century-old camera, Clyde Butcher has been exploring and documenting the Everglades for more than three decades. The result is a stunning collection of large-format black-and-white photographs that capture untouched parts of the nation’s largest subtropical wilderness. Delicate ecosystems, rare botanical specimens, and sweeping landscapes bring the wonder of this mysterious part of our country to light.
America’s Everglades: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher highlights Butcher’s artistic eye as well as his deep and long-held commitment to conservation. His work challenges us to explore the heritage we share in the natural world and to work together to protect it. Through his photography, Butcher hopes to educate the public by bringing environmental issues to the forefront of public consciousness.
