Florida Contemporary 2026-27
Savannah Magnolia (b. United States 1996). Loose Screw, 2024. Giclée print, 12 x 16 in. Courtesy of the artist.
Florida Contemporary, an annual exhibition organized by Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum, features artists with diverse artistic interests and backgrounds who hail from a variety of locations throughout Florida. The artists selected for the 14th edition of the exhibition are Dustin Harewood, Jacksonville; Nicario Jiménez-Quispe, Naples; Savannah Magnolia, Tampa; and Anastasia Samoylova, Miami.
On exhibition
October 17, 2026 – June 27, 2027
Located in the Friends of Artis—Naples Gallery, Hayes Hall
Savannah Magnolia creates stylized interpretations of human anatomy with a distinctive hard-edge style and boldly saturated color. Born in Fort Myers and based in Tampa, she studied neuroscience at Boston University before shifting her focus to painting, earning a BFA from the Ringling College of Art and Design. Savannah Magnolia brings her interest in biology to her practice as a visual artist by adapting and transforming renderings of X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and other medical images. She paints entirely freehand and with tremendous precision, creating analog work with the visual precision of digitally produced imagery. Her unexpected use of vibrant color adds exuberance and playfulness to subject matter more often associated with a cold, clinical, black-and-white aesthetic.
In addition to exploring her academic and artistic interests, Savannah Magnolia’s work reflects her personal experience of living with a chronic autoimmune disease. The artist states: “Living with a progressive disability and deteriorating health has added an additional layer of meaning to my work as I’ve had to continually adapt my life and my studio practice. My hope is to illuminate the reality of living with chronic conditions, spark conversations about the current healthcare system and advocate for greater accessibility overall.”
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Selected Works
Savannah Magnolia (b. United States 1996). Portrait of a Perfect Brain, 2022. Acrylic and house paint on canvas, 36x 48 x 1.5 in. Courtesy of the artist.
Savannah Magnolia (b. United States 1996). A Closer Look, 2019. Acrylic and house paint on canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5 in. Courtesy of the artist.
Associated Events
Panel Discussion
Florida Contemporary 2026-27
Thursday, January 28, 2pm
Sharon and Timothy Ubben Signature Event Space
Join the artists featured in Florida Contemporary 2026-27 for a lively panel discussion celebrating the state’s vibrant art scene. The 14th edition of the annual exhibition highlights diverse approaches to personal, local and global themes.
This presentation of Florida Contemporary is organized by Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum, and is curated by Courtney McNeil, museum director and chief curator; Dianne Brás-Feliciano, curator of modern art; and Libby Harrington, director of museum exhibitions and operations.
This exhibition is generously sponsored by Naples Illustrated and Waterside Shops.
