
An exhibit on Gulf Coast builder and
developer Carroll Ishee (1921-1982) is currently on display at The Mary C.
O’Keefe Cultural Center located at 1600 Government Street in Ocean
Springs. Mississippi Gulf Coast National
Heritage Area staff worked with the Ocean Springs Museum of History and The
Mary C. to create the exhibit titled, “Visionary Builder: Carroll B. Ishee.”
Large photographs immerse visitors giving the sensation of stepping into one of
these signature homes.
Ishee was a Mississippi Gulf Coast
contractor and developer often viewed as an artist whose medium was brick,
concrete, lumber, and glass crafted into buildings set thoughtfully in natural
landscapes. His houses draw from concepts commonly found in the work of Frank
Lloyd Wright, mid-century modern design and Japanese homes. This exhibit
emphasizes the most notable period of Ishee’s work between 1964 and 1980.
This
fall, as part of the exhibit, Jeff Rosenberg will present his research into the
life and work of Carroll Ishee. Jeff has
presented his research into Ishee at both regional and national conferences and
is excited to share his findings here at home.
Be sure to visit the exhibit and check in at The Mary C. for updates on
Ishee-related events in the coming year.