World-renowned artist Autumn de Forest will premiere a groundbreaking, interactive exhibit at Stone Harbor’s Ocean Galleries over Labor Day weekend. The exhibition, “Rosies, Posies & Pearls,” is a new collection of wise and witty images, accompanied by individual narrations by de Forest via QR code.

Along with being recognized as the most decorated Gen-Z painter in the world, de Forest is also a new high school graduate who lives in Las Vegas. And as many high school and college seniors have experienced this year, any rite of passage or celebration was put on hold or canceled altogether.

“Challenges like that drove me to create a collection that included frustration, humor, appreciation, humility, patience and grace,” says de Forest, who sold her first work of art at 6 years old and at age 8 sold paintings for more than $100,000 in 16 minutes at an auction.

The exhibit is the first of its kind for Ocean Galleries, as de Forest narrates each piece, giving the guest an unparalleled artistic and cultural experience that is entertaining for all ages.

“I have been eager to see Stone Harbor again,” de Forest said, “and I hope old friends and new friends alike have an opportunity to see what I have expressed especially for them.”

De Forest is the youngest artist ever chosen to represent Turnaround Arts, a national program founded in 2011 by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. The program brings arts education and resources to struggling elementary and middle schools. Schools receive art supplies, musical instruments, professional development in the arts, coaching and the involvement of high-profile artists in schools.

De Forest exhibits her work globally and has visited Stone Harbor for several years. In 2015, de Forest received the International Giuseppe Sciacca Award for Painting and Art, given by the Vatican to talented young people who serve as positive role models. After receiving the award, she presented Pope Francis with four of her paintings.

“Rosies, Posies & Pearls” will be on display from Sept. 4-7 at the Stone Harbor location of Ocean Galleries, 9618 Third Ave. RSVPs for attending the exhibit are requested and can be sent to kim@oceangalleries.com or by calling 609-368-7777. For more information on the exhibit, go to oceangalleries.com.