Bess Auer

Bess is a visual artist inspired by Florida’s landscapes. Born and raised in Winter Park, her oil and acrylic paintings depict traditional Florida scenes—such as orange groves and seascapes—while maintaining a modern sensibility.

Solo Exhibitions

• Mills Gallery, Orlando, FL (two solo exhibitions)

• Additional group and featured exhibitions throughout the state

Museum & Notable Inclusions

• Work included in the A.E. Backus Museum

• Selected for Best of the Best, juried exhibition, A.E. Backus Museum

• Juried exhibitions at galleries across the southeast including Five Deuces Galleria, Tampa, FL

• Residency and exhibition at the Chokehaka Artist Residency in Cuzco, Peru

Community & Regional Relevance

• Fourth-generation Winter Park resident with deep ties to the local community

• Actively involved in local arts, nonprofit, and community-based projects

• Regularly collaborates with regional organizations and exhibitions that highlight Florida history, landscape, and cultural identity

Vision for the Blue Bamboo Art Installation

• Inspired by Winter Park’s orange groves, trees, and local landscape

• Uses pattern and repetition to create a sense of rhythm

• Movement in the work accompanies music and live performance

• Intended to bring a sophisticated look visually to accompany a unique music-driven space

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