Genre: Visual

By Laura Kepner. Poet Ed Derkevics has written many poems about “people who were a little outside of the mainstream. Some were struggling.” But he’s recently spent several years creating visual art – which in many ways, better depicts what his poetry has always touched on – people who are Jonesin’ for opportunity, for help, for understanding…. Read More

By Margo Hammond. Evidence of the revival of fiber works as fine art — these are not your grandmother’s handicrafts — certainly has been seen all over Tampa Bay this year. Here are details about these artistic fiber explosions in our area…. Read More

By Bob Barancik. Perhaps the greatest compliment a living artist can pay to a dead artist is to be actively inspired by his or her images. In this case, H.N. Werkman’s experimental typography and graphics have become seed crystals in my own art journey from the late 20th century to the new millennium…. Read More

By Steven Kenny. Salvador Dalí’s reputation may primarily be that of a painter – but his creativity was tireless and omni-directional. Recently, The Dalí Museum in St Petersburg added further proof of his versatility by acquiring an important sculpture for its already expansive collection…. Read More

By Xina Scuderi. I am not represented by any gallery. I have relatively no following on social media. We are very fortunate in Pinellas County that artistic grant programs exist. If I didn’t have the one gallery that shows my work – MIZE – plus these programs, I virtually wouldn’t exist as an artist…. Read More

By Jake-ann Jones. “Intentional Tension” examines race and culture through the eyes of seven artists working in a variety of mediums. The exhibit explores iconography, history and the Black body through metaphor, language, and both literal and fantastical space…. Read More

By Staci Sciotti . . . Why Do I? . . . I always seem to go back to the question – why am I doing this? Is this idea… Read More