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“Proteus”, a watercolor piece by Charlotte Severin, is hanging in the Livermore Civic Center Library as part of the 2025 “Flora in Focus” exhibit. (Image courtesy Meghana Miragotri) 
“Sunflower” by Helene Roylance. (Image courtesy Meghana Miragotri) 
“Red Rose with Lady Beetle” by Monique Makepeace. (Image courtesy Meghana Miragotri) 
“Balinese Dream” by Tuan Karsevar. (Image courtesy Meghana Miragotri)
Artists from across the Tri-Valley and beyond in the Bay Area are seeing their flower-inspired works on display at the Livermore Public Library throughout this month.
The third annual “Flora in Focus” exhibit is a project among local artists “who share a love of floral subjects and a strong creative bond”, according to organizer Meghana Mitragotri, whose “Blush of a Moment 4” is among the artwork hanging on the walls through Aug. 31.
“More than just a visual celebration of flowers, ‘Flora in Focus’ is a reflection of friendship, collaboration and a shared appreciation for the natural world,” Mitragotri said. “Each piece is not only an expression of the artist’s personal style but also part of a larger story about connection and creative community.”
Joining Mitragotri as featured artists this year are Monique Makepeace, Wei-Ting Chuang, Charlotte Severin, Jenna Hobbs, Helene Roylance, Tejal Shah, Lynda Briggs, Peggy Kervin, Usha Shukla, Tuan Karsevar and Rekha Joshi. The exhibit includes a diverse collection of media, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, gouache, colored pencil, glass, mixed media, ink-and-color and East Asian brush painting.
A special public reception with “Flora in Focus” artists is set for this Saturday (Aug. 16) from 2-4 p.m. at the Civic Center Library at 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Visitors can meet with the creators, view the art, sample refreshments and enter a raffle for art-inspired prizes.
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