Lisette Morales, artist Rev. Houston R. Cypress (Otter Clan), poet, artist, environmental activist and ordained minister
Step into the heart of the Everglades and experience nature through art, poetry and connection! Entangled in the Mangroves invites you to an unforgettable journey with renowned artists Rev. Houston R. Cypress (Otter Clan) and Lisette Morales as they guide you through the breathtaking landscapes of Fakahatchee Strand Preserve — Florida’s largest state park.
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and inspiration of this unique ecosystem. Express yourself through poetry, drawing and storytelling, or simply take in the peaceful beauty of your surroundings. Whether you're an artist, a nature lover or someone seeking inspiration, this event promises moments of discovery, reflection and harmony.
Tickets are limited. Transportation, lunch and a one-day museum entrance ticket are included. Meeting point: Portal Gates in front of The Baker Museum.
All museum lectures and public programs of The Baker Museum include same-day admission to The Baker Museum.
Image: Deryn Cowdy (British, b. 1962), Wood Storks (detail), 2023. Oil on silver leaf paper, 108 x 164 in. Courtesy of the artist.
Lisette Morales
Lisette Morales
Lisette Morales (b. Nicaragua, 1970) is a multicultural artist, photographer, poet, and writer of Nahua Nicarao ancestry. Born on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, she's been a Floridian at heart since moving to Naples in 2000. Her creative journey has been devoted to documenting South Florida’s natural beauty and the spirit of its people. Her work reflects the interplay between nature, personal identity, ecology, and history, honoring the many perspectives that define local communities. Her photography and writing have been featured in publications and media outlets including The Washington Post, the PBS series Native America, ReVista: The Harvard Review for Latin America, BBC, Southern Cultures, NPR, Greenpeace USA, Tampa Bay Times, Hyperallergic, Univision, Neapolitan Family Magazine, The News-Press, El Café Latino Magazine and Bloomberg Business. Additionally, she is an active member of Diversify Photo, The Authority Collective and Voices of the River of Grass, underscoring her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices through her art and storytelling.
Rev. Houston R. Cypress
Rev. Houston R. Cypress
Reverend Houston R. Cypress (b. Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, 1980) is a Two-Spirit poet, artist and activist from the Otter Clan of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. Through his artistic practice, Cypress explores and articulates Queer Ecological Knowledge through community-based artistic, mystical and shamanistic techniques, including Deep Listening, Ceremony, Pilgrimage and Service. Cypress is also inspired by the dialectic between sovereignty and boundary dissolution, the biological and technological, and how languages can evoke states of consciousness. His marks appear on paper, on-screen, and on the land itself through experimental conservation initiatives.
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