I am always keeping my eye out for calls to exhibit work especially locally and nationally. I regularly select exhibitions to apply to based on whether or not the work I have already created fits that of the theme or concept that the curator has chosen.
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Two of my paintings were selected for the current exhibit, Mermaids and Myths at The Factory in St. Petersburg. I created them in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. Then as now, my creative process starts with little to no intention. I start off thinking that I will create some kind of abstraction but soon I often find the water elements emerge. The atmospheric build up of space along with unplanned figurative components also appear. Sometimes I paint the recognizable objects out, other times the composition shifts to accommodate them.
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The opening was so engaging that I forgot to document it on video and take pictures of the space while I was there. I had a blast walking through the artists’ studio spaces adjacent to the gallery. I talked to many people and the evening was filled with memorable conversations. Here is a select preview of work from the participating artists that also have work in this dynamic show. Please come and celebrate National Mermaid Day Wednesday March 29th by planning a trip to the Fairgrounds https://fairgrounds.art and the Factory https://www.thefactorystpete.com while visiting some of the artists that have studio spaces here.
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Mermaids and Myths will be up through March. Gallery hours are 7 days a week 12-6PM. The Factory is located at 2606 Fairfield Ave. S In St Petersburg, Florida. The gallery is accessible by the entrance to the Fairgrounds.