Florida artist’s patriotic Andy Warhol work displayed at popular event, attracting thousands of visitors
A Florida artist creates art that embraces the Palm Beach community while also paying homage to ancient glory and embracing the American spirit.
Camila Webster told Fox News Digital while painting in her studio that she created a unique American flag to “reflect a moment in time.”
“I paint more than one American flag every year to represent how I feel about this country that year,” Webster said.
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“I remember after 9/11, everyone hung flags outside their doors, and I kind of wanted to go back to that time when we had a shared future.
Palm Beach, Florida, artist Camilla Webster told Fox News Digital why she paints an American flag every year. (Ashley J. DiMera/Fox News Digital)
As a daughter of the American Revolution, Webster said her family history inspires her to help share the American story through art and pay tribute through every detail.
“All American flag paintings are painted on acrylic canvases developed in the United States. Acrylic paint is very important to the American art story because it belongs to us. There are oil paints in Europe.”
This year’s flag painting was created in collaboration with Karen Bystedt’s 1982 photograph of Andy Warhol in the Interview magazine offices.
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“Warhol’s America” was exhibited at Art Basel in Miami, Florida, attracting thousands of visitors.
“I want to remind all Americans that this flag belongs to you,” Webster said. (Camilla Webster)
“You see Andy here holding an American flag, which is very different from my American flag. … It’s very important to me to remember that we are all Americans. Our flag is one of the great representations of our spirit,” said Webster.
In 2023, Art Basel brought together 277 international galleries and attracted more than 79,000 visitors.
“I think people were really excited to see the contemporary American experience through Warhol’s eyes. It was received very positively.”
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Webster said the Palm Beach community has seen a boom in tourism, especially the arts scene, in recent years.
Visit Florida highlights the significant growth of Palm Beach International Airport. (Camilla Webster)
More than 34 million tourists visited Florida between July 1 and September 30, according to Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism marketing company.
“It’s incredible what has happened since the Norton Museum of Art opened across the street from our studio. We have an incredible design firm. … We also have some of the greatest collectors and certainly supporters of the art world.
Visit Florida highlights the significant growth of Palm Beach International Airport.
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“You’ll see every gallery and every artist jumping during this exciting season.”
Webster said her art reflects the spirit of Palm Beach. (Camilla Webster)
Webster owns the collection at the luxurious Breakers Resort and works with the Palm Beach Historical Society.
“I think it’s a real privilege that I’ve become a part of Palm Beach in my art and design. I partnered with the tourism board Explore Palm Beach, all in an effort to capture this amazing island and its Spirit.
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“I want to remind all Americans that this flag belongs to you.”
