DEERING SPRING CONTEMPORARY 2023: Closer to Nature
The Deering Estate’s Spring Contemporary exhibition Closer to Nature explores concepts of queer ecofeminism: intersections of queer theory, feminism, race, science, and nature. The exhibition shares works that deal with experiences of looking for/finding oneself in nature and expanding the environments for queer existence to thrive. The exhibition is curated by guest curator Summer Jade Leavitt. The […]
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Vanessa Lustig
Vanessa Lustig is co-founder and creative half of Atelierlustig, a unique hybrid art workshop that integrates contemporary art & fine jewelry art. Her art practice focuses on observing and researching the changing psychological, cultural and post-anthropocentric contexts and situations that embody modes of post-human identity & culture. Vanessa creates delicate, minimalist fiber interventions on two and […]
Susana Behar
Susana Behar is a Miami-based singer with a distinct Jewish, Cuban, and Venezuelan heritage. Her main interest is in the diversity of traditional music and its dynamic character, focusing on its relation to history, culture, storytelling, and inclusion. In 2015, Susana received the Individual Artist Fellowship Award in the Folk and Traditional Arts from the Florida […]
Pangea Kali Virga
Pangea Kali Virga is a sustainable fiber artist, educator, designer, and event producer using upcycled materials and zero waste practices. Since embarking on an arts career, she has produced experimental narrative works for MOCA,Vizcaya Museum, Nelson Atkins Museum, Kansas City Museum, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, and more. As an arts educator she has instructed over […]
Noreen Morelli
Noreen Morelli is a mixed media artist working in the Miami area for the last 40 years. She has taught art in various locations including the Miami Art Center, the Hollywood Art Center, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, and Dade County Public Schools. Her work is highly influenced by nature, collecting natural materials to form sculptures early […]
Nicole Pedraza
Nicole Pedraza is a movement artist born and raised in Miami, FL. After earning her BFA from New World School of the Arts, Nicole premiered a contemporary dance work at the Perez Art Museum as part of Miami Dance Makers 2021. In July of 2022, Nicole was one of nineteen artists in Miami selected for […]
Michelle Grant Murray
Michelle Grant-Murray is a choreographer, educator, author, scholar, performer and Artistic Director of Olujimi Dance Theatre. She earned a BS degree in Dance Education (Jacksonville University), MA degree in African Studies (Florida International University), and MFA degree in Choreography (Jacksonville University). Michelle has presented work throughout Europe, Asia, South America, the United States and the […]
Meg Wallace
Meg Wallace, a native of South Florida, is a multidisciplinary artist. Known for immersive, sensory-rich installations, Wallace inspires audiences to rethink their relationship with nature and ecological stewardship, fostering dialogue and action to deepen an understanding of the natural world. Her participation in recent exhibitions, Interlocking Dimensions at The Deering Estate (2024) and (Hu)mangrove at The Kampong (2024) […]
Marlon Johnson
Marlon Johnson is a twelve-time Emmy Award-winning producer and director from Miami. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and Communications, with a focus on Motion Pictures, from the University of Miami. Marlon has produced acclaimed documentary films on music, social, and cultural issues. In 2010, he joined The John and James L. Knight Foundation, co-directing […]
Lisa Sullivan
Lisa Sullivan is a proud Miami native, current Deering Estate member, writer and longtime fan of the estate. She has traveled to many beautiful places in the world but when first visiting the property years ago she felt the Deering Estate was a place and a home of belonging.
Liene Bosquê
Liene Bosquê’s installations, sculptures, site-specific projects, as well as social engaged practice works have been exhibited in museums and galleries In the United States at MoMA PS1 in New York, Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art of North Miami, among other places internationally. In 2019 Bosquê received the Ellies Creator Award […]
