"The backgrounds of these remarkable paintings feature the incredible beauty of our diverse water- and landscapes, and the details provide extraordinary links across time and place."--from the foreword by John Thrasher, former Speaker, Florida House of Representatives, 1998-2000

When the Florida House of Representatives deliberates, they do so surrounded by eight magnificent murals. Painted by artist Christopher Still and evoking the state's storied past, each image features a metaphorical scene drawn from a moment in Florida s history, from Native American life to space...