I saw my first Nick Cave Soundsuit on December 31st, 2014. We were celebrating New Year’s Eve at an event at the Orlando Museum of Art and I was captivated by this piece from 2011. It is a phenomenal sight to see in person – there are so many objects to discover in this one […]
Read more "Nick Cave #1"Carlos Betancourt is an artist who was recently featured in the 2018 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition at the Orlando Museum of Art. His pieces are not only eye-catching, but mesmerizing works of art that keep the viewer hypnotized for a seemingly endless amount of time. Each piece is overflowing with brightly colored found […]
Read more "Carlos Betancourt"Kenya (Robinson)’s work was not only featured in the 2018 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition at the Orlando Museum of Art… she also took home the top prize for this year’s event. I was so moved by the messages in her work – commentaries on the corporate nature of life, the consumerist qualities of […]
Read more "Kenya (Robinson)"I recently visited the Orlando Museum of Art to view the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition. It is so important to celebrate and discuss the work of artists living and creating in today’s world. The pieces these artists create are visual representations of the times and events we are currently living and sometimes those […]
Read more "The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art"I am so pleased to announce that my painting – “Animal!” – will be included in the upcoming “Animalia” show at SoBo Gallery! Hosted by the Winter Garden Art Association, opening night is Thursday, September 6th from 5:30 – 8:00pm. The event is FREE and open for all to attend. If you can’t make it […]
Read more "Animalia"A few weeks ago, I posted a teaser for my upcoming fall lecture series, “How to Read a Painting.” As I mentioned, Session 1 will be devoted to COLOR and exploring a few of the fascinating ways in which artists use color in their work. Session 2 is dedicated to SYMBOLS and discussing their meanings […]
Read more "Fall Lecture Preview #2"“Jiha Moon: Double Welcome, Most Everyone’s Mad Here” was recently on view at the Mennello Museum of American Art in Orlando, FL and I can’t say enough good things about this exhibition. Featuring over 50 works of art including painting, collage, fabric arts and ceramics, it was a festival of color and fantastic imagery. Beyond […]
Read more "“Most Everyone’s Mad Here”"This year’s 3rd Annual Wine Box Art Show kicks off with opening night festivities at The Barefoot Spa. On Saturday, August 18th from 6:00 – 9:00pm, guests can view all the wine boxes, place early bids in the silent auction and even purchase wine boxes at special “buy now” prices. Remember, ALL proceeds go to […]
Read more "Opening Night"Anyone who has been following this blog for a while knows that I LOVE public art. I recently discovered this incredible mural titled, “Your Wish is My Command,” at Voodoo Doughnuts Universal Orlando Resort. Created by artist Mona Superhero, the in-house artist for Voodoo Doughnuts, it is spectacular in its own right. The real magic […]
Read more "“Your Wish is My Command”"I worked for a local scenic fabrication company back in the day and learned a great deal about the world of theme park fabrication and theming. Central Florida is overflowing with amusement parks, theme parks, themed restaurants and hundreds of other tourist destinations and each one needs to stand out from the rest. This is […]
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