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Brookgreen Gardens Illuminates 2020 with Bruce Munro's 'Southern Light' Exhibit

Brookgreen Gardens Illuminates 2020 with Bruce Munro s Southern Light Exhibit

From April 8 to September 12, 2020, Brookgreen Gardens presents "Southern Light," an immersive fusion of art and illumination by internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro. His spectacular large-scale light sculptures transform the gardens, offering visitors a breathtaking new perspective on this historic Lowcountry treasure.

The exhibit showcases seven bespoke light and mixed-media installations, each crafted for Brookgreen's unique natural garden rooms and comprising tens of thousands of components. After his initial site visit, Munro shared: "My site visit reinforced the notion of a garden being made up from a series of interconnected outside rooms. It also left me with an impression that the ‘garden rooms,’ populated by figurative sculptures, were surrounded by an untamed landscape. It’s a magical place with an edge of the unknown!"

Brookgreen Gardens Illuminates 2020 with Bruce Munro s Southern Light Exhibit

Munro's renowned works have been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Lonely Planet, and numerous other prestigious publications. "Southern Light" offers the only opportunity in the Eastern U.S. to experience his installations in 2020. Evening visits amid spring and summer blooms create unforgettable moments—visitors should wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray for Lowcountry exploration.

A VIP Premiere Celebration kicks off on Saturday, April 4, followed by public openings Wednesdays through Saturdays from April 8 to September 12. Gates open at 6 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 4-12. Visit Brookgreen.org for details and purchases.

 


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