Presenting McKee’s Centennial Exhibition
FLORIGAMI
IN THE GARDEN
January 17 – May 24
McKee is the first garden in Florida to host FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, and only the third garden in the country to present the monumental outdoor sculpture exhibit of Santa Fe Artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN presents a fresh look at paper folding in the 21st century with large-scale, origami inspired metal sculptures. Emerging butterflies, big birds, grazing deer, and blooming flowers all celebrate the process of plant pollination. The colorful, whimsical and kinetic sculptures were created in collaboration with modern masters of paper folding: Te Jui Fu, Robert J. Lang, Michael G. LaFosse and Beth Johnson.
Opening Weekend Activities Include:
Fushu Daiko Drummers
11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm
(Saturday Only)
Internationally renowned Taiko drummers from South Florida will perform for 15 minutes at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm in McKee’s historic greeting area. Saturday only.
Beginners Origami
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Saturday & Sunday)
How NASA Engineers Use Origami to Design Future Spacecraft (short video).
Drop into the Richardson Education Building between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm for beginner lessons on the art of paper folding – and to view a short film on the use of origami design principles by NASA engineers. Saturday and Sunday.
Origami Coloring Stations
11:30 am – 3:00 pm
(Saturday & Sunday)
The Children’s Garden on Saturday and Sunday between 11:30 and 3:00 pm.
Nature in Fold Scavenger Hunt
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Saturday & Sunday)
A self-guided hunt which leads visitors through the entire garden.
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Free Admission for Garden Members
Daily Admission Tickets are needed for non-members, $25.
The Garden Café has a special luncheon menu
