Fort Lauderdale, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/01/2014 -- Forré Fine Art Gallery, in conjunction with the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Tropic Magazine and ADEPT Public Relations, invites all interested in fine art and architecture to the “Beneath the Surface” – What Rests Inside an Architect? Architect/Artist exhibition. The group exhibit will showcase the artistic work of eight architects, Victor Alvarez, Steven Davis, Thorn Grafton, Jose Grinberg, Margi Nothard, Don Singer, Peter Stromberg and Nathan Van Deman. An Architect/Artist Reception will be held on Thursday, October 9, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Forré Fine Art Gallery on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. The exhibition will remain on display through October 22.

When creating pieces of work, it’s clear that architects are artists. The group show will focus on capturing the continuity and process of an architectural project as well as the various media that architects/fine artists use to express themselves in their day-to-day lives and the studio. The exhibition will include photographs, renderings and models of architects’ final projects as well as fine art from each using various media such as clay, paint, water color, photography and sculpture.

Artist/Architects selected include Steven Davis, partner at Davis Brody Bond, a leading architectural practice founded in New York and known for developing innovative solutions to complex design challenges. Davis is currently the designer of the National September 11 Museum at the World Trade Center. Joining him at the exhibit will be locally known founder of Singer Architects, Don Singer, and third generation South Florida architect, Thorn Grafton, Director of Sustainability Initiatives and preservation architect for Zyscovich Architects. Additionally, the work of Margi Nothard, President and Design Director of Glavovic Studio, will feature a merging of art, architecture and urban design in an innovative sustainable contemporary practice.

Space is limited. RSVP is essential. Guests may register for the event by clicking here, visiting the Southeast Florida/Caribbean Urban Land Institute website at seflorida.uli.org or by calling 800-321-5011.

Selected Artist/Architects:
Victor Alvarez – Saltz Michelson
Steven Davis – Davis Brody Bond Architects
Thorn Grafton – Zyscovich Architects
Jose Grinberg – Grinberg & Topelson Architects
Margi Nothard – Glavovic Studio
Don Singer – Singer Architects
Peter Stromberg – Garcia Stromberg Architects
Nathan Van Deman – TBG Partners

About Forré & Co. Fine Art Gallery
Forré & Co. Fine Art Gallery features a diverse representation of contemporary art and sculpture. Exhibitions of artwork specialize in pieces from internationally renowned artists as well as nineteenth and twentieth century masterwork.

To learn more about Forré & Co. Fine Art Gallery and the works of its artists, please visit http://www.ForreFineArt.com

About The Urban Land Institute
The Urban Land Institute is a non-profit research and education organization supported by its 32,000 members worldwide. Members represent the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in both private enterprise and public service. The ULI Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council encompasses the seven counties along Florida east coast from Indian River through Monroe Counties, as well as the Caribbean.

About Tropic Magazine
Tropic Magazine is the voice of Florida's architecture, interior design and art communities. A magazine featuring praiseworthy articles, spectacular photography and a publication that promises to be nothing less than a collector's item each month!

To view digital issues of the magazine, please visit http://www.tropicfl.com

Dana Pollitt
ADEPT Strategy & Public Relations
954-769-1533
Dana@Adept.co