Nature on display

Raccoon [Photo by Jade Cave]

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Posted October 1, 2025 | By Susan Smiley-Height, [email protected]

Photographer Jade Cave will have an exhibit of her works on display in the Friends of Silver Springs State Park gallery inside the park in Ocala through Nov. 2.

Cave said the exhibit “showcases the beauty of Silver Springs and the surrounding areas of Florida.”

Correspondence from Cave via email states that she is originally from the United Kingdom but is “now a proud citizen of the United States, Florida,”

She said she draws inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant ecosystems around her and specializes in close-up wildlife photography and capturing the dynamic movements of nature.

Cave’s work has garnered international recognition, with exhibitions around the globe—including Art Basel Week and Spectrum Miami in 2024. Her images hang in the British Consulate and are part of numerous private collections. Her photographs have also been featured in magazines and news outlets, amplifying her mission to showcase the planet’s beauty, the correspondence noted.

Cave said she donates time and a portion of her profits to charities protecting wildlife and natural spaces. She intentionally limits her art editions to 1/1, 1/3 and 1/10, and offers custom orders where only 10 copies of the same image will be printed, “emphasizing the fragile and limited nature of our remaining wilderness. Her work ranges from sweeping landscapes to intimate close-ups, serving as a reminder of the urgent need to conserve our planet’s wonders before they are lost,” the materials stated.

“For this show, I will be donating 10% back to Friends of Silver Springs State Park, a nonprofit organization. Friends of Silver Springs State Park is a Citizen Support Organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing Silver Springs State Park. They support the park by providing volunteers, educating visitors, hosting events and raising funds for specific park projects,” Cave shared via email.

There will be a meet and greet with Cave from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the gallery inside the park. That event is free to attend; park admission is $2 per person.

“I’ll be offering refreshment and 10% off all work and also a chance to win one of my works,” Cave shared.

Silver Springs State Park is located at 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. The exhibit is inside the first storefront on your left as you pass the ticket booths.

To learn more about Cave, go to jadecaveart.com and find her on Instagram.