GRAND CASE – Amuseum Naturalis invites the public to the free gala opening of the museum’s first fine art exhibition, “The 5th Dream,” from 4:00pm-8:00pm on Tuesday, February 14.
The 5th Dream is a new series of paintings by Sélénia Sanner, inspired by the infinite ocean and the profound connection between humans and nature. The theme is explored through imagery of whales, with magical portrayals on large and small scale canvases that illuminate a dreamy alternate universe where these seemingly weightless giants can be seen swimming through boundless starry skies, or as epic shadows beneath tiny boats.
“This is the season when whales are especially visible in the Caribbean,” explained Amuseum Naturalis co-curator and island wildlife expert Mark Yokoyama, “so this exhibition really connects with what’s going on in nature right now.”
“We’re so excited for people to experience this breathtaking painting series and think about these majestic leviathans of the deep,” added Jenn Yerkes, President of Les Fruits de Mer, the association behind Amuseum Naturalis. “We hope everyone will come out to celebrate the exhibition launch, meet the artist, and enjoy wine and cheese at the opening reception!”
The launch of the exhibition also serves as the official launch of the unique painted wooden panels, which were created by Sanner to accompany displays in the main exhibit hall of Amuseum Naturalis. The large-scale panels, each featuring nature scenes, which bring its related exhibit to life, are mounted at the eye level of toddlers and children in strollers, giving even the smallest a special way to discover St. Martin’s natural heritage.
The free opening reception and the exhibition will be held in the Special Exhibition Room at Amuseum Naturalis. The exhibition will run February 14 to March 16, and can be visited during the museum’s regular opening hours.
Amuseum Naturalis is a free pop-up museum that highlights the natural history of St. Martin and the Caribbean. The museum is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm-8:00pm. It is also open for school and other group visits during the day by appointment, which can be made via email at info@lesfruitsdemer.com or on the web at www.amuseumnaturalis.com.
Amuseum Naturalis is located at 96 Boulevard de Grand Case in Grand Case. It is made possible by the generous support of Delta Petroleum and over a dozen businesses and individual donors who have become Friends of the Amuseum. For more information, visit www.amuseumnaturalis.com.
