Mount Pleasant, South Carolina – Palmetto State of Mind

As the eternal symbol of a great state, this palmetto tree stands watch along the South Carolina coast as others have for hundreds of years. Their strength comes from their flexibility and capacity to bend with the wind. Their place in history was solidified during the Revolutionary War when their elasticity made them an ideal material for the fort on Sullivan's Island.

In this painting, Chuck Morris captured the view of distant docks on Shem Creek through the frawns of a palmetto. There is wonderful movement of light and wind through this piece as the symbol of South Carolina's strength dances in the salty air.

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