14 Aug “Wild Iris in Bloom on the Palmetto Trail” Wins Awards at Juried Event with Z.L. Feng – August 14th – October 2nd, 2021

August 14th – October 2nd, 2021

Staff & Palette is pleased to have Rina’s original oil painting, “Wild Iris in Bloom on the Palmetto Trail” invited for The Floyd Center for the Arts National Juried Exhibition 2021 with Z.L. Feng where her piece earned The Judge’s Choice Award during the opening reception held the evening of August 14th. After the votes were tallied, she also won The People’s Choice Award at the exhibition’s close.

Out & About: Floyd Center for the Arts opens 3 new shows – roanoke.com

“Wild Iris in Bloom on the Palmetto Trail” – 30 x 30 Original Oil first featured in Rina’s multimedia show during Piccolo Spoleto 2019, “Seasons: A Visual and Vocal Journey”, alongside composer and pianist Arshak Sirunyan in Charleston, SC – $3500.

“Spring” – Poem by Rina Lucas

What persistence and strength

Such energy and courage

Ah the exquisite vulnerability and faith

It takes

To bloom.