Paula Reynolds Photography

Art In Our Gardens

Amateur painter and sculptor Harvey Ladew had a keen appreciation of art in many forms — painting, traditional sculpture, and of course, the art of topiary.
Over the years, Ladew has welcomed local, national and internationally renowned artists to the Gardens to exhibit and sell their work. 
These artists include Sam Robinson, Michael and Joanne Bare, Gavin Brooks, Henry Koehler, Meg Page, Matthew Harris, Mary Ann Mears, and Palden Hamilton, among others. 

This year we welcome photographer 
Paula Reynolds and Sculptor Walter T. Matia.

The Four Seasons at Ladew: Photography of Paula Reynolds
The Art in Our Gardens Committee is excited to present Artist in Residence, Photographer Paula Reynolds.

September 19th 5PM | Patron Preview
6PM Art Show and Reception
Members $30 | Non-members $35

Paula Reynolds has been a Fine Art photographer for over twenty years, working in series, most notably, ocean and landscape photography. A 1976 graduate of The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking.

The pursuit of garden and landscape photography began in 2012, on a neighboring farm in Maryland's Green Spring Valley. With a preference for early morning light, Paula began photographing mist filled fields and gentle landscapes, capturing seasonal growth and change. The photographing of private gardens for clients, over a year's time, began in 2018.

A self-taught photographer, Paula's photographs have been shown in several East Coast exhibitions, including The Art in Embassies Exhibition in Paramaribo. Her work is included in collections both public and private in the United States and Canada.

Biography
Walter Matia was educated at Williams College in Massachusetts, where he earned degrees in Biology and Art Design. Upon graduation he worked in the Exhibits Department of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and The Nature Conservancy.  He started his art studio, Curlew Castings in 1984.

His works have been exhibited in shows across the country. He is a Master Signature member of the Society of Animal Artists, Fellow of the National Sculpture Society and Master Wildlife Artist at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. He resides in Dickerson, MD with his wife, daughter, son, Pip the Setter and Tink the Lab.

Style
Walter Matia possesses a vision of the world around him. His work is biographical; the subject matter is so much a part of his life that it is like a diary, personal art that comes straight from the heart.

Honors
Walter Matia sculptures are exhibited at the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum; Brookgreen Gardens; National Museum of Wildlife Art; Thomas Gilcrease Art Museum; Wichita Botanical Gardens; Cleveland Zoo and Cleveland Museum of Natural History; American Kennel Club Museum; NFL Texans Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX and The Blair House, Guest House of the U.S. President.
https://matia.com/

"Walter Matia's realistic bronze sculptures will be highlighting the iconic Ladew Iris garden throughout the 2025 season". 

Tuesday, August 5 or Tuesday, August 12 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ask the Artist: Walter Matia
Join Walter Matia, our 2025 Sculptor-in-Residence, to stroll through his exhibit, "A Garden with Sculpture." Walter will share his vision, process and offer insights from behind the scenes that bring the exhibit to life. Space is limited and registration is required. 

August 5: Register

August 12: Register