A piece by Florida patriotic artist Andy Warhol featured in a popular event that draws thousands of visitors
A Florida artist creates art that unites the Palm Beach community and also honors Old Glory, embracing the American spirit.
While painting in her studio, Camilla Webster told Fox News Digital that she creates a different American flag to “represent a moment in time.”
“I paint more than one American flag each year that represents how I feel about the country that year,” Webster said.
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“I remember after 9/11, everyone put flags outside their door, and I wanted to go back to that time when we shared the same fate. “
Artist Camilla Webster of Palm Beach, Fla., tells Fox News Digital why she paints the American flag each year. (Ashley J. DiMella/Fox News Digital)
As a daughter of the American Revolution, Webster says her family's history inspired her to help share America's story with creativity and respect for every detail.
“All paintings of the American flag are painted in acrylic on canvas. Acrylic paint in the US was very important to the story of American art because it belonged to us. Europe had oil paint.”
This year's flag painting was created in collaboration with a photograph of Andy Warhol taken by Karen Bystedt at the offices of Interview magazine in 1982.
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“Warhol America” was exhibited at Art Basel in Miami, Florida, attracting thousands of visitors.
“I want to remind all Americans that this flag is yours,” Webster said. (Camilla Webster)
“You see here's Andy holding an American flag, a big medal against my American flag. … It was very important to me that we remember that we are all Americans. Our flag is one of the best things that shows our spirit,” Webster said.
In 2023, Art Basel brought together 277 international galleries, attracting more than 79,000 visitors.
“I think people are very excited to see a contemporary experience through the Warhol lens of Americana. It's been very well received.”
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Webster said tourism, especially the arts scene, has exploded in the Palm Beach community in recent years.
Visit Florida highlights significant growth at Palm Beach International Airport. (Camilla Webster)
Between July 1 and September 30, more than 34 million travelers visited Florida, according to Visit Florida, the state's official tourism organization.
“It's really amazing to see what's happened since the Norton Museum of Art opened across the street from our studio here. We have amazingly designed houses. … And we have great collectors and, of course, supporters in the art world.”
Visit Florida highlights significant growth at Palm Beach International Airport.
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“You'll see every art gallery and every artist hopping through this exciting season.”
Webster says his art is a reflection of the spirit of Palm Beach. (Camilla Webster)
Webster has collections managed at the luxury Breakers Resort and is affiliated with the Palm Beach Historical Society.
“I think, I've been a part of the fabric of Palm Beach in my art and architecture, and it's a real honor. I work with Discover The Palm Beaches, the tourist board, all to capture the spirit of this magical island and this place.
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“I want to remind all Americans that this flag belongs to you.”
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