Birds of Paradise Exhibit at Marco Island Historical Museum

The Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) announces a new exhibit, Birds of Paradise: The Birds of South Florida and the Everglades, featuring oil paintings and mixed media works by artist Inez Hudson. The exhibit runs June 28 through October 1, 2022 at the Marco Island Historical Museum. There will be an opening reception Thursday, July 14, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Hudson’s artwork is in private collections throughout the U.S. and abroad. Her shorebirds paintings range from the ethereal in her painting of a snowy egret titled “On the Rocks” to the whimsical in her painting of a pelican taking a dive into the water over a “no diving” sign.

Hudson describes herself as a playful perfectionist. “Art allows me to visually express my love of life and the natural beauty all around,” she notes. She adds that she particularly enjoys painting live at events and outdoors where the light, sounds and scents around her have an effect on the final piece. 

The Marco Island Historical Museum is located at 180 S. Heathwood Drive. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is free, and the site is handicapped accessible. For general information visit www.themihs.org or call 239-252-1440.