Armory Art Center to open summer exhibitions celebrating nature and minimalism

Fear Me by Natalie Vitek on display this summer at the Armory Art Center in the Print & Shoot exhibition. [Photo by the Armory Art Center]

Armory Art Center is preparing to launch two new summer exhibitions exploring themes of minimalism, photography and the natural world through the work of Florida artists.

The exhibitions, “Print & Shoot” and “Ephemeral Landscapes,” will run through July 10. “We look forward to celebrating the start of summer with these two fantastic exhibitions at the Armory this month,” said Jill Brown, CEO of the Armory Art Center. “With a focus on natural beauty, light and simplicity, these two exhibitions remind us of what it means to take a deep breath and appreciate the world around us.”

“Print & Shoot” is a juried exhibition featuring Florida-based artists whose work examines the principles of minimalism through photography and printmaking.

The swallow dreams of flying. Artwork by Kelly Brenner on display this summer at the Armory Art Center's Print & Shoot exhibition.

The exhibition highlights artistic approaches centered on simplicity, negative space and intentional design while showcasing both bold visual compositions and restrained aesthetic techniques.

Featured artists include Alexandra Fernandez, Andrew Weinstein, Ates Isildak, Clarke Kwangwari, Debra Somerville, Doreen McGunagle, Erica Lorenzo, Evan Charney, Hye Young An, Ilene Adams, Jennifer Sky, Joe Oblak, John “Caleb” Thompson, Joseph Velasquez, Julio Jorges, Kelly Brenner, Landry Filan, Marianela Pérez, Mateo Blanco, Micah “Doc” Daugherty, Monica Garrett, Natalie Guevara, Natalie Vitek, Patricia Donnelly, Peter Sutphen, Phoebe Marie, Sam Koren, Ted Tribolati, Tom Prestopnik, Tony Arruza, William Baker and Zoila Clark.

The second exhibition, “Ephemeral Landscapes,” is a solo exhibition by local artist Amy Kutell, who earned the opportunity following her win at the Armory’s inaugural Art Throwdown fundraiser competition earlier this year.

Key Biscayne Regatta by artist Amy Kutell, on display this summer at the Armory Art Center's Ephemeral Landscapes exhibition.

Kutell’s exhibition explores landscapes, light and composition through works inspired by the natural environment and organized by geographic themes representing different periods and locations throughout her artistic career.

Ocean Drive Folly by artist Amy Kutell.

In addition to her studio work, Kutell serves as an art educator at Rambam School, where she teaches elementary students using the Teaching for Artistic Behavior methodology. Her professional background also includes work as a textile designer for JR United, creating patterns for menswear and jacquard woven towels.

Kutell earned a Master of Science degree from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Cornell University.

Officials said all artwork featured in the exhibitions will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting both the participating artists and the Armory Art Center.