What is Gathered Remains

April 1, 2027 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

This exhibition explores the hidden wonder that is Naples Botanical Garden’s seed bank, a lesser-viewed home for diversity, restoration, and preservation. Lauren Shapiro’s semi-transparent sculptural screens incorporate botanical textures, archival references, and fragments of language drawn from Garden records. Shifting light and changing vantage points reveal layers embedded within the glass, echoing the complexity of ecological systems and long-term conservation research.

Want to be part of the exhibit creation? Join a Community Workshop on November 14 or 15!

About the Artist

Lauren Shapiro (b.1984) is an artist and explorer who lives and works in Miami, Florida. She integrates ceramics and technology to communicate insights from the natural world, often collaborating with scientists to influence projects that highlight the diverse ecosystems of South Florida and beyond. She received her MFA from the University of Miami in 2016 and has received awards and commission from prestigious institutions like the Knight Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation. Her work has been exhibited internationally and exists in Soho House Art Collection and Jorge M. Perez Collection. She maintains a researched approach to creating, continuing her exploration of new media and collaborative commissions like the one at Naples Botanical Garden.

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