Geek Out! Art Show

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Last night I attended the opening of the Geek Out! Art Show at Dandelion Community Cafe in Orlando, FL.  One of the things I love about Orlando’s art community is the prevalence of nontraditional gallery spaces and, more specifically, Dandelion Community Cafe.  Not only do they host themed art shows all year long featuring local artists, but they also serve some of the most delicious vegan food you will ever eat.

The Geek Out! Art Show is chock full of pop culture references and is sure to satisfy a  variety of fandoms.  The work of one artist in particular caught my eye.  The image attached to this post features the work of artist Susan Rayne who, as you can see, is capable of tackling anything the world of pop culture throws at her.  I think what I like best about her work is how deftly she handles her subject matter, making the transition from DC Bombshells to Star Wars to Dr. Who look easy.  Her ability to flow through fandoms amplifies are artistic strengths and her pop culture mash-ups are well-chosen and expertly executed.

For more information on artist Susan Rayne, please visit…

https://srmakky.wixsite.com/susanrayneart?fbclid=IwAR05OVRKDkXkXNBHOxoP6c13tBbIPB_XOVHZLs7Wv6_596fl-L2pK4dKSaM

For more information on Dandelion Community Cafe, please visit…

https://dandelioncommunitea.com/

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I am writer and artist with a degree in art history who loves to talk to people about art. I have spent the last seven years building up The Wandering Art Historian “brand” as a way to connect with people who want to learn more about art. I give lectures and presentations and teach classes and host book club discussions with a creative or artistic connection. I also write about local artists, events, museums, and exhibitions to promote the arts in Central Florida. In 2021, I had a creative crisis. I struggled with authenticity in the art making process. I decided to make myself vulnerable and find out what a real, genuine Adrienne H. Lee artwork would look like. The process was challenging and emotional and revelatory. I learned that if necessity is the mother of invention, then authenticity is the mother of reinvention. I reinvented myself and learned an entirely new medium. The resulting artwork surprised me, and it will surprise you, too. Some people wish for a fairytale ending. For me, the fairy tale is only the beginning.