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Lake Nona Wave Hotel
Faith
by JEFRË
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Lake Nona Becomes a Must-See Destination for Art Lovers With Sculptures from One of the Largest Private Art Collections in the World and New Hotel with 500 Artworks
Lake Nona is truly becoming a thriving destination attracting creatives and artists from around the world. Now, adding to the richness of its public art program, the destination is unveiling its newest and most esteemed project to date.
A 50,000 square-foot Lake Nona Sculpture Garden debuts as an enchanting tropical enclave brimming with lush landscaping and a definitive collection of eight world-renowned sculptures, including one of the most recognized sculptures in the world, the iconic Charging Bull by Arturo di Modica, to create an outdoor art gallery.
Together with the opening of Lake Nona Wave Hotel, set to become one of the most impressive experiential hotels in the nation with over 500 pieces of art, the destination will rival the country’s leading art meccas. LAKE NONA SCULPTURE GARDEN At the foothills of the newly opened Lake Nona Wave Hotel, the Sculpture Garden is an outdoor space designed for the exploration and discovery of a distinguished selection of sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections, The Lewis Collection.
An inviting canopy of verdant palms and fragrant flowers surround meandering walking paths through the garden’s collection of eight sculptures such as the legendary bronze Charging Bull by Arturo di Modica, one of the greatest sculptors of the modern era; Mother and Child and Upright Motive by Henry Moore, best known for his enormous bronze masterpieces; Leda and the Swan by Fernando Botero, Postmodern Man by Eric Goulder, Jeté II by Enzo Plazzotta and Cloister Conspiracy and The Don by Philip Jackson. The exhibit also features four pieces
Charging Bill
by Arturo di Modica
by local internationally acclaimed artist JEFRË, including Faith, Empowerment, Time and Passion that were recently featured in his applauded show at the Orlando Museum of Art.
“Lake Nona Sculpture Garden is a place ripe for discovery,” said Lake Nona Director of Landscape Architecture Jeff Thompson. “From the variety of Florida-grown palms to the selection of plants and flowers, everything is designed to showcase the artwork. The landscaping has been meticulously planned so guests can discover the sculptures as they walk through the garden. You never know what’s behind the next tree or flower bed.”
In addition to palms, the garden features climbing vines, fragrant shrubs including ylang-ylang, gardenia, and night-blooming jasmine that will rotate seasonally. As the sun sets, the garden comes to life with a coordinated orchestra of multi-hued lighting elements and special night-blooming flowers.
“We see this space as an extension of the hotel — an outdoor living room,” said Lake Nona Wave Hotel General Manager Suzie Yang. “It’s a truly one-of-a-kind location for weddings, special events, and so much more. Just like the other iconic art installations in Lake Nona, we can’t wait to see the Sculpture Garden become a backdrop for guests celebrating life’s milestones. l
Jeté II
by Enzo Plazzotta
Passion by JEFRË
