Nature Silhouettes and Organic Forms

There is so much natural beauty to appreciate even when branches are still bare! This painting workshop by artist-in- residence, Carlos Sánchez-Tatá, is a perfect way to admire and find inspiration in the shape, line, and color we find in nature. In this workshop, Carlos will lead us through observing branches, leaves, and other organic things, creating paintings inspired from our observations, and creating a large collaborative piece. All ages and experience levels welcome!

Thank you to the Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts for sponsoring this season's events!

About the Artist:

Carlos Sánchez-Tatá (b. 2001) is a painter from Caracas, Venezuela, currently based in Miami, Florida. In 2020, he began attending Columbia University, where he earned a B.A. in Visual Art and Art History. His work has been exhibited in New York City and Miami, and in 2024, he received the Louis Sudler Prize in the Visual Arts.

His vibrant, surrealist portraits explore themes of queerness, passion, and Catholicism. Drawing inspiration from Florida’s natural landscapes and intricate decorative elements, he infuses his work with rich symbolism and striking visual impact. Through bold colors and dynamic compositions, he captures the transformative experiences of his subjects, immersing them in dreamlike, emotionally charged worlds.