Name/Title
Back to the GardenEntry/Object ID
2000.2Description
Back to the Garden is a tribute to the special things and people in artist Beth Appleton's life. Fertility symbolizes Quincy, Florida's, fertile clay soil and the flowers symbolize the special local people of Quincy who have affected Appleton's life. The artist chose colors from across the spectrum, most notably deep cobalt blue, blood red, maroon, green, purple, magenta, yellow, orange, and pink. According to Appleton, the focal point is the sun mandala, and the detail is the communication between the sun and the flowers representing the energy between them. The title signifies celebrating a homecoming, and also getting back to the things that have always brought the artist joy and personal inner peace. This piece was exhibited in the first exhibition in the Bell & Bates Building September 17-October 28, 2000. A Back to the Garden challenge was sent to the Gadsden Arts membership asking them to contribute money to buy Back to the Garden and help build the Gadsden Arts Center Permanent Collection. Because of the successfulness of the challenge, Back to the Garden became the first piece formally acquired by the Gadsden Arts Center Permanent Collection.Acquisition
Accession
2000.2Source or Donor
Back to the Garden ChallengeAcquisition Method
PurchaseCredit Line
Beth AppletonMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Appleton, BethRole
ArtistDate made
2000Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
November 25, 2008