‘Flora in Focus’ at Livermore Library

Local watercolor artist Meghana Mitragotri is presenting the first “Flora in Focus” art exhibition at the Livermore Civic Center Library all month long.

The flower-themed art exhibition features local artists from the Tri-Valley area with artworks varying from watercolor to mixed media to East Asian brush paintings, immersing visitors into a captivating, colorful, floral world.

“Being a floral watercolor artist, I have always wanted to organize a floral group art show. I had the privilege of joining several local art groups and made some exceptional friends since then. These friends, among many others, have not only inspired me with their artistic styles but have also contributed to my growth as an artist,” Mitragotri told the Weekly.

“It was time to honor these wonderful individuals in a small way. Hence, this year I thought it would be great to bring to the community the first floral group art show along with friends & artists who not only have a strong body of floral work but are wonderful community contributors as well,” Mitragotri added.

Well-known Tri-Valley artists Monique Makepeace, Wei-Ting Chuang, Charlotte Severin, Ranjini Venkatachari, Helene Roylance, Vanessa Thomas and Rekha Joshi are participating in the intimate showing.

“Local artists are some of the true gems that help a community stand out. Every member of this group has inspired even the youngest of minds to pursue interest in the visual arts. Plus, art is fun and flowers bring such joy,” Mitragotri said.

“It is of utmost importance to promote and support local artists for their exemplary attempts in engaging the community with their unique skills. ‘Artists supporting artists’ has become a common objective for many of us living in the Tri-Valley,” she added.

“Flora in Focus” commemorates the invigorating beauty of flowers and aims to inspire the audience through the combined talents of local and recognized artists in the Tri-Valley area, according to Mitragotri. The art show highlights the vibrant colors, textures and intimate details of flora.

The free art show will take place at the Civic Center Library at 1188 S. Livermore Ave. now through Aug. 31. A reception will take place this Saturday (Aug. 12) from 2-4 p.m. where attendees can meet and greet the artists, along with a chance to get unique giveaways and enter in a raffle.

For more information, visit https://daintlymade.weebly.com/events.html or contact Mitragotri at meghana.ms@gmail.com.