Goodall

Opportunity knocks once, and on March 23, 2005, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., South Floridians will have the rare privilege of meeting Dr. Jane Goodall at Call of Africa’s Native Vision Gallery in Fort Lauderdale. Renowned for her behaviorial research of chimpanzees in Africa, Dr. Goodall will be the guest of honor at an art exhibition that will benefit The Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation.
In July 1960, Dr. Goodall was chosen by paleontologist and anthropologist Louis Leaky to study chimpanzees at Gombe Stream Reserve in what was then known as Tanganyika. Her observations radically changed the current scientific belief that only humans had ever made and used tools. Today, Dr. Goodall’s organization continues her work with primates, while providing funds for education, conservation and other wildlife research.
The exhibit, titled “Africa to the Everglades,” includes works by acclaimed artists who have created paintings especially for this event. Proceeds from a silent auction and public sale will go to the Jane Goodall Institute.
“Our focus has always been on wildlife,” says Ross Parker who founded the Call of Africa’s Native Visions Galleries in Fort Lauderdale and Naples. “Artists are flying in from Zimbabwe, South Africa, England, France, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and the United States, bringing with them the finest collection of nature art ever exhibited at our gallery.”
Shirley Greene is one of the 11 Native Visions’ artists participating in this event. Born in Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia, Greene depicts animals in their native habitat. Her paintings serve as a simple, visual reminder of the vanishing beauty of an endangered, irreplaceable world.
Another artist, Claire Naylor, developed an appreciation for painting animals when she lived in Zimbabwe for nine years. Currently living in France, Naylor works in a style reminiscent of the old masters.
South African artist Jean Abrie began painting in 1986. Widely respected for his photorealist style, Abrie often paints in the bush to make his paintings come alive.
The other artists who will be present include Mopho Gonde, James Tandi, John Seery-Lester, Loet Vanderveen, David Langmead, Kim Donaldson, Lindsay Scott and Tony Forrest.
Admission to this event is limited. For additional information, please contact the Fort Lauderdale gallery at 954/767-9714, or the Naples gallery at 239/643-3785.

	Dr. Jane Goodall earned worldwide recognition in the 1960s for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research at Gombe Stream Reserve.
	Opportunity knocks once, and on March 23, 2005, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., South Floridians will have the rare privilege of meeting Dr. Jane Goodall at Call of Africa’s Native Vision Gallery in Fort Lauderdale. Renowned for her behaviorial research of chimpanzees in Africa, Dr. Goodall will be the guest of honor at an art exhibition that will benefit The Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation. In July 1960, Dr. Goodall was chosen by paleontologist and anthropologist Louis Leaky to study chimpanzees at Gombe Stream Reserve in what was then known as Tanganyika. Her observations radically changed the current scientific belief that only humans had ever made and used tools. Today, Dr. Goodall’s organization continues her work with primates, while providing funds for education, conservation and other wildlife research. The exhibit, titled “Africa to the Everglades,” includes works by acclaimed artists who have created paintings especially for this event. Proceeds from a silent auction and public sale will go to the Jane Goodall Institute. “Our focus has always been on wildlife,” says Ross Parker who founded the Call of Africa’s Native Visions Galleries in Fort Lauderdale and Naples. “Artists are flying in from Zimbabwe, South Africa, England, France, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and the United States, bringing with them the finest collection of nature art ever exhibited at our gallery.” Shirley Greene is one of the 11 Native Visions’ artists participating in this event. Born in Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia, Greene depicts animals in their native habitat. Her paintings serve as a simple, visual reminder of the vanishing beauty of an endangered, irreplaceable world. Another artist, Claire Naylor, developed an appreciation for painting animals when she lived in Zimbabwe for nine years. Currently living in France, Naylor works in a style reminiscent of the old masters. South African artist Jean Abrie began painting in 1986. Widely respected for his photorealist style, Abrie often paints in the bush to make his paintings come alive. The other artists who will be present include Mopho Gonde, James Tandi, John Seery-Lester, Loet Vanderveen, David Langmead, Kim Donaldson, Lindsay Scott and Tony Forrest. Admission to this event is limited. For additional information, please contact the Fort Lauderdale gallery at 954/767-9714, or the Naples gallery at 239/643-3785.
	“Three Bachelors” illustrates artist Shirley Greene’s loose brushstroke style and use of of light. Greene was mentored by her grandmother, a painter in her own right.
	Claire Naylor spent nine years in Zimbabwe, where she developed her artistic talent and love of wildlife painting. “Flamingoes” reflects her old masters style.
	Inspired by realistic wildlife painters such as Ray Harris-Ching and Carl Benders, Jean Abrie is widely respected for his photorealist paintings. The oil on canvas shown here is titled “With Ease.”