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In 1996 DeVere Burt left a challenging position as President and CEO of the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History in pursuit of a life long desire to paint nature. Although lacking formal training, as a graduate student, DeVere became a biological illustrator working for Iowa State University, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the US Naval Medical Research Unit in Cairo, Egypt. He has illustrated several books, received important commissions, and has work in private, corporate, and museum collections.
DeVere draws artistic inspiration from a strong background in the natural sciences that focuses on wild landscapes and endangered vertebrates. More recently he has combined these two interests into a collection of paintings he calls "Audubon`s River". This collection draws it`s inspiration from the events and creatures John James Audubon interacted with during the thirteen year period (1807-1820) he lived and worked along the Ohio River. Burt frequently lectures on the subject as he displays his paintings.
DeVere`s dedication to wildlife conservation, natural area preservation, and endangered advocacy are apparent with his involvement with various organizations. He was a regional Vice President for the Nature Conservancy, directing its interests across a nine state area. He was a field biologist for the United States Antarctic Research Program, studying the breeding biology of the Adelie penguins, as well as museum director of one of the Midwest`s largest institutions. DeVere has also overseen the field research of curators and adjunct curators worldwide.
He has personally participated in three expeditions to find rare birds. The search for the Negro Fruit Dove on the Philippine island of Negros was unsuccessful. Another trip to the Philippines successfully located the only population of the Panay Stripped Tree Babbler in the world. The discovery resulted in its protection by the Philippine government. More recently DeVere accompanied colleague and noted artist John Ruthven to the Choctowatchee River in Florida to help Auburn University attempt to document the existence of a small population of Ivory Billed Woodpeckers. All of these experiences have inspired DeVere and his creation of his paintings.
DeVere founded Masterworks for Nature in 2000 with a vision of bringing some of the areas finest wildlife, western, and landscape artists together with non profit conservation organizations in order to raise awareness and funds. To date Masterworks has helped raise nearly 1 million dollars for various educational and wildlife management projects around the Midwest.
He is represented in Cincinnati by Rowe House Gallery, Milford, Ohio. 513-831-7230.
Devere Burt's Coming Events
February to April 2008, Cincinnati, Ohio "Audubon's River" One man show at the Cincinnati Museum Center. The exhibit features 40 paintings inspired by the life and times of John James Audubon as he lived and worked on the Ohio River (1807-1820). On March 6, 2008, Devere will be the featured speaker for the Museum Center's Distinguished Dury Lecture Series. His talk will deal with the events and personalities Audubon interacted with that ultimately led to his decision to produce the double "Elephant Folio" work, "The Birds of America." The talk will be illustrated with a presentation of images from Devere's "Audubon's River."
February 22, 2008 Naples Florida The Naples Zoo's Zoobilee art sale and auction to benefit the new "Black Bear Hammock" exhibit. Devere will be particpating with John Agnew and John Ruthven.
September, 2008 Henderson, Kentucky "Audubon's River" The Audubon Museum in Henderson, Kentucky. An exhibit and lecture about Audubon's life on the Ohio River, will be presented in conjunction with the Ohio Valley Art League's Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit.
DeVere draws artistic inspiration from a strong background in the natural sciences that focuses on wild landscapes and endangered vertebrates. More recently he has combined these two interests into a collection of paintings he calls "Audubon`s River". This collection draws it`s inspiration from the events and creatures John James Audubon interacted with during the thirteen year period (1807-1820) he lived and worked along the Ohio River. Burt frequently lectures on the subject as he displays his paintings.
DeVere`s dedication to wildlife conservation, natural area preservation, and endangered advocacy are apparent with his involvement with various organizations. He was a regional Vice President for the Nature Conservancy, directing its interests across a nine state area. He was a field biologist for the United States Antarctic Research Program, studying the breeding biology of the Adelie penguins, as well as museum director of one of the Midwest`s largest institutions. DeVere has also overseen the field research of curators and adjunct curators worldwide.
He has personally participated in three expeditions to find rare birds. The search for the Negro Fruit Dove on the Philippine island of Negros was unsuccessful. Another trip to the Philippines successfully located the only population of the Panay Stripped Tree Babbler in the world. The discovery resulted in its protection by the Philippine government. More recently DeVere accompanied colleague and noted artist John Ruthven to the Choctowatchee River in Florida to help Auburn University attempt to document the existence of a small population of Ivory Billed Woodpeckers. All of these experiences have inspired DeVere and his creation of his paintings.
DeVere founded Masterworks for Nature in 2000 with a vision of bringing some of the areas finest wildlife, western, and landscape artists together with non profit conservation organizations in order to raise awareness and funds. To date Masterworks has helped raise nearly 1 million dollars for various educational and wildlife management projects around the Midwest.
He is represented in Cincinnati by Rowe House Gallery, Milford, Ohio. 513-831-7230.
Devere Burt's Coming Events
February to April 2008, Cincinnati, Ohio "Audubon's River" One man show at the Cincinnati Museum Center. The exhibit features 40 paintings inspired by the life and times of John James Audubon as he lived and worked on the Ohio River (1807-1820). On March 6, 2008, Devere will be the featured speaker for the Museum Center's Distinguished Dury Lecture Series. His talk will deal with the events and personalities Audubon interacted with that ultimately led to his decision to produce the double "Elephant Folio" work, "The Birds of America." The talk will be illustrated with a presentation of images from Devere's "Audubon's River."
February 22, 2008 Naples Florida The Naples Zoo's Zoobilee art sale and auction to benefit the new "Black Bear Hammock" exhibit. Devere will be particpating with John Agnew and John Ruthven.
September, 2008 Henderson, Kentucky "Audubon's River" The Audubon Museum in Henderson, Kentucky. An exhibit and lecture about Audubon's life on the Ohio River, will be presented in conjunction with the Ohio Valley Art League's Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit.
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