The Living Flow: The Way of Water

Join Clyde and Niki Butcher at their Big Cypress Gallery on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for the opening reception of The Living Flow: The Way of Water by Clyde Butcher. 

This exhibition traces the path of Florida’s lifeblood, water, as it journeys from the Kissimmee River Basin and Lake Okeechobee, through the Everglades, and out to Florida Bay. Through Clyde’s black-and-white photographs, visitors will experience this journey visually, moving through the gallery in the same order that water flows through the state. The exhibition underscores the essential role of clean water in sustaining Florida’s ecosystems and communities. 

An interactive map will let visitors explore Clyde’s photographed locations and their impact on Florida’s freshwater supply while showcasing the global significance of freshwater through his lens. 

“The swamp taught me that water is life.” 

Highlights include: 

Educational panels featuring insights from the Everglades exhibit. 

Environmental information tables with brochures and resources from Florida conservation groups. 

Interactive map allowing guests to discover where Clyde’s photographs were taken and how these places impact our freshwater 

During the event, Clyde and Niki will also be available for a book signing. Guests are invited to wander the Butchers’ thirteen-acre property, where environmental organizations will host interactive displays highlighting why this ecosystem is so unique and fragile. 

“Water has always been at the heart of my photography. In Florida, it’s the thread that connects everything: the land, the wildlife, and our own lives. Living Waters is my way of honoring that connection and reminding us that when the water flows freely and cleanly, life itself thrives.” — Clyde Butcher