Boundaries & Frontiers

In the narratives of human history, the ocean has served as pathway, battleground, site of origin—a liminal space that is shaped and, in turn, shapes the surrounding world. The ocean is more than water; it inspires curiosity with the mysteries of its depth, creates channels of global connection, and is a muse through the romanticized beauty of its horizon and crested surface. In these contexts, the ocean becomes a charged space of ambiguous character, representing new frontiers to be discovered, but also a barrier, requiring crossing without reassurance of success.

Responding to the Greater Orlando area’s library 2022 summer reading theme Oceans of Possibilities, this exhibition explores how the ocean is visually represented and interpreted. Featuring works by Sandra Ramos, William Trost Richards, Robin van Arsdol, and Franz de Paula Ferg, Boundaries & Frontiers explores narratives related to sociopolitical isolation and passage, national expansion, power, death, and rebirth.

Related Programs

June 10, 11 a.m., Exhibition Tour w/Alexia Lobaina, Associate Curator of Education

August 9, 6 p.m., Arte Y Cafe Con La Curadora 

See the 360-degree virtual view of this exhibition.