Clyde Butcher

Description:
An vast expanse of space and water conveys the majestic beauty of the Everglades as a Conservation Area for our Nation. This unique gelatin silver print on canvas is installed on the escalator wall of Terminal 3 (South end) at the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

Artist Statement
"Wilderness to me, is a spiritual necessity. When my son was killed by a drunk driver it was to the wilderness that I fled in hopes of regaining my serenity and equilibrium. The mysterious spiritual experience of being close to nature helped restore my soul. It was during that time, I discovered the intimate beauty of the environment. My experience reinforced my sense of dedication to use my art form of photography as an inspiration for others to work together to save nature's places of spiritual sanctuary for future generations."