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Lehigh artist Marcus Antonius Jansen, known all over the world for his work, has a painting on display at the Miami Children’s Museum this week

The painting he calls “E Pluribus Unum” is a 48 by 60-inch oil enamel collage on canvas and is among several featured at the museum until next Monday, Dec. 22.

In commemoration of the 70 anniversary of The Wizard of Oz and in conjunction with Warner Bros.

Consumer Products, Miami Children’s Museum is hosting The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art and The Ruby Slipper on on Watson Island at 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami.

These limited time exhibitions are free with paid admission to the museum. The collection features one-of-a-kind interpretive works of art,

including painting, drawing and sculpture from esteemed artisans Angelo Aversa, Gary Baseman, Romero Britto, Gentle Giant, Phillip Graffham, Gris Grimly, Marcus Jansen, Johnny Johns, William Joyce, Joel Nakamura, Nelson de la Nuez,

Glen Orbik, Ragnar, Alex Ross, Todd White and Yakovetic.

This will be the only licensed and sanctioned traveling children’s museum exhibit being held this week in Miami. Visit miamichildrensmuseum.org or call 305.373.KIDS (5437) for more information.

The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved and iconic motion pictures of all time filled with timeless sentiments and values cherished by multiple generations. Originally released in 1939, more than one billion consumers have experienced the classic story of Dorothy and friends in the Land of Oz.