Visual Arts Archive
Jay Oré: Skygarden
April 11 – May 11
Opening Reception: April 10; 6-9 pm
In his most recent works, Oré creates self-contained constellations, simulating the wonder that unites many generations of civilization. Using popular imagery and icons of our time, (i.e. a pizza, eyeball, little bird etc.) these constructions present a narrative which is both poetic and deceiving.
Lou Anne Colodny: 442
Feb. 29 – March 30
Opening Reception: Feb. 28; 6-9 pm
Multi-media artist Lou Anne Colodny’s exhibition 442 explores the universal themes of change and metamorphoses. Drawings and video depict images of disasters and turmoil, both natural and man-made, together with the effects that will occur as a result of such upheavals.
Tawnie Silva: I'm Not Through With You
Jan. 18 – Feb. 17
Opening Reception: Jan. 17; 6-9 pm
Tawnie Silva creates optimistic narratives interrupted by realism and cynicism. Through thread adhered to Velcro, Silva creates a storyboard of images. The story boards remind us of children’s books, but between the happily ever after and the lessons learned are truths that can be bittersweet.
Abracadabra Exhibition and Fund-raising raffle
Jan. 17-Feb. 7, 2008
Following three weeks on exhibition, donated works of art in all media are raffled off to ticket buyers at a spectacular affair in the Center’s main gallery! Don’t miss this preview and “fun” fundraiser! Outstanding artists from South Florida and elsewhere are donating excellent works which will all be up for grabs!!!
Georges LeBar: Microwave of Mascara
Nov. 30, 2007 – Jan. 6, 2008
Opening Reception: Nov. 29; 6-9 pm
A very personal visual vocabulary takes on new meaning in the latest works by painter Georges LeBar, Microwave of Mascara. These paintings display LeBar’s evolving artistic identity as a storyteller and mythmaker within postmodern America. This installation is a glimpse into the reality of consumer culture, melding art, fashion, advertising, and commerce into an allegorical narrative.
Craig Kucia: many sundays were spent talking of rockets
Sept. 15-Dec. 16
Opening Reception: Sept. 14; 6-9 pm
Craig Kucia creates complex, vividly colored paintings, both enigmatic and whimsical. While not easily definable, the Ohio native’s work engages viewers of all ages and levels of art appreciation.
Christiaan López-Miró: Smoke and Mirrors
Oct. 20 – Nov. 18
Opening Reception: Oct. 19; 6-9 pm
In this ongoing photography project, the camera confronts the performer without the audience, creating an intimate interaction between the subject and the observer.
Pepe Mar: Shock Treatment
Sept. 15 – Oct. 14
Opening Reception: Sept. 14; 6-9 pm
Simultaneously exuberant and startling, Pepe Mar’s work explores the dualities of beauty and monstrosity.
Got No Strings
Sat, June 2 – Sun, Aug. 12, 2007
This delightful participatory exhibition, created by Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, documents the puppeteers’ creative process from conception of a show through rendering, construction, rehearsal and production. In addition to the giant body puppets, the inclusion of many smaller puppets, character costumes, and selected set pieces permits viewers to experience close up the entire range of artistry which goes into the making of the characters and sets as it can never be seen from the audience.
All-Media Juried Biennial, 2007
Fri, April 6 – Sun, May 20, 2007
This year’s Biennial exhibition will include original paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, video, computer-generated images, and site-specific installations. These entries were selected from more than 600 works submitted by 211 Florida-based artists. 37 outstanding artists were chosen by this year’s juror Claire Breukel, Executive Director of Locust Projects.
Opening Reception, Thurs, April 5; 6:30-9:30 pm
Wealthy Artist® Seminar Series: The “Healthy” Artist
Sat, May 12; 10:30 am-1 pm
