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One Thousand and One Nights
and More by Grace Leal
July 7 - September 2, 2007
The centerpiece of
Grace Leal’s exhibition consists of a single work comprised
of 1,001 individual collages grouped on a “magic carpet.”
Collages within collages, these mixed media pieces range in size
from one inch to one foot; the works incorporate found objects,
images from different cultures, and written text and language.
Multiple meanings may be extracted from the layered imagery.
Historically, collage has been a powerful tool for artists to
explore a range of ideas. Leal states, “A reoccurring theme
in my work is the effect and influence of an environment on the
shaping of an individual and all living things. My work often
addresses the point of transgression, the period of time when
a choice is being made to displace oneself in order to change
the self.”
Scarred for Life
Monoprints of Surgical Scars by Ted Meyer
July 14 - September 9, 2007
A chance meeting with
a woman who had a large scar running down the length of her back
set artist Ted Meyer in a new direction. Recalls Meyer,
“it wasn’t just a scar. It was her scar. Something
that no one else had. Not only did it make her physically unique
but emotionally...Though I have several scars of my own - after
meeting her I became aware how scars can mark a turning point
in people’s lives…Each scar comes with a story. These
monoprints, taken directly off the skin of my model-subjects
are portraits of those events that changed their lives. My hope
is to turn these lasting monuments, often thought of as unsightly,
into things of beauty.”
Donne Bitner
July 28 - September 2, 2007
Winter Park artist
Donne Bitner’s paintings evoke a dreamlike state. Her mixed
media works are composed in a stream-of-consiousness design.
Bitner states, “Symbols of the natural world interplay with
abstract forms to give voice to my internal reality. Nothing
is planned and process is key. It’s painting by discovery!”
Her work is exhibited in museums and art festivals throughout
the United States and has appeared in a variety of publications.
She has won numerous “best of show” awards.
Bruce Reynolds
Running With Scissors
September 8 - October 28, 2007
Cocoa Beach artist
Bruce Reynolds brings his unique vision to life through a multi-media
exhibition. Installations, shadow boxes, collage, sculpture,
paintings, and video will coalescesce into a dynamic, “pop”
view of the world. Bold marks, graphic details, and wry humor
are hallmarks of Reynolds. Found objects are incorporated into
fabricated large scale works to enhance the narrative.
Cecily Hangen
September 15 - October 28, 2007
Cascading colors abound
in Cecily Hangen’s two and three dimensional abstract works.
Forms are defined by colors and their relationships to each other.
Infinite color variations mean an endless arena for exploration.
Hangen, a native New Yorker, moved to Florida in 1967. She studied
art at the Art Students League, Cooper Union, at Yale University
with Josef Albers, and in France with Jacques Villon. Her work
has been in numerous exhibitions including the Norton Museum
of Art and the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
Fall Fundraiser
November 2007
Robert Mueller
November 17 - January 6, 2008
Robert Mueller’s
work springs from his experiences backpacking through remote
regions of Iceland. Mueller reveals, “The physical, mental
and emotional exertions encountered by walking over this terrain
enabled my imagination to expand outward as well as inward. The
landscape became a series of events mapping out a corresponding
structure to my inner self.” The exhibition includes prints
and artist’s books. Mueller is an associate professor at
the University of Florida, Gainesville, and the technical director
of Alagarto Press.
Harold Garde
November 24 - December 30, 2007
Direct and simple,
bold marks and energetic brushstrokes are hallmarks of Harold
Garde’s abstract landscapes and figurative paintings. Using
familiar imagery and working in series, Garde renders many variations
on a theme. He also uses “strappo”, a printmaking technique
he named and developed, which utilizes a dry image transfer using
acrylic paint and glass plates, to complement his investigations
of color and form. Garde has been painting, teaching, and exhibiting
since 1968. He divides his time between studios in Maine and
New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Figurative and Folk Art
from Cuba
November 30 - December 30, 2007
From the recently
acquired collection of Marjorie Pravden and Dawn Schnuck, these
paintings celebrate daily life in modern Cuba. Supplies are scant,
but imagination and creativity flourish among these academic
and self-taught artists. The exhibition also includes a series
of paintings by Mariner Laurence depicting Cuban life in the
1920s.
Masters of Surf Photography
2: Art Brewer 1967-2001
January 5 – March 9, 2008
Art Brewer has been
described by an eloquent writer as “documenting and conveying
the elusive essence of surfing to legions of the Great Unwet”
for over thirty years. A self-taught photographer, Brewer has
been a pioneer in surf photography. From his early days in Laguna
to chasing waves around the world, Brewer has garnered critical
and peer respect for his portrayal of surfers and the waves they
ride.
Friederun Friederichs
January 12 – February 10, 2008
German artist Friederun
Friederichs constructs intricate artists’ books. Visually
arresting and meticulously crafted, Friederichs explores the
form from every angle. Incorporating mythology, found images,
her travel experiences, and literature, Friederichs creates a
world of intrigue in a book format. Her work is collected by
some of the most prestigious museums and libraries around the
world including: Herzog August Bibliothek, Kunst-und Museumsbibliothek,
Deutsches Spielkartenmuseum, and the Florida Atlantic University
Libraries’ Arthur & Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts.
Eighteenth Annual Student
Exhibition
February 16 – March 9, 2008
An ongoing tradition
of celebrating the creative artistic talents of students in grades
9 – 12 in Brevard County.
James Michaels
March 15 – May 11, 2008
Whether painting realistic
tableaus reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance or Pop paintings
of cultural icons, Tampa Bay artist James Michaels creates dramatic,
large scale paintings. Hypnotic by virtue of their scale and
subject matter, the work envelopes the viewer. Complex in imagery,
religious and secular symbolism, and overflowing with cultural
references, Michaels adroitly reflects the nature of our times.
Brian Ransom
March 15 – April 20, 2008
Brian Ransom creates
sculptural, tuned musical instruments using ceramics. Ransom
says, “All of these instruments, which include horns, flutes,
saxophones, bells, strings, percussion, and electronics, share
the unusual haunting timbre of sound that is produced by the
clay body I designed. Most are multi-media and vapor-fired.”
Ransom currently teaches ceramics at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg,
Florida. He also performs on his original ceramic musical instruments
throughout the U.S. and internationally, and makes many of his
own recordings including film and dance scores.
2008 Juried Exhibition
May 17 – July 6, 2008
A call for entries
exhibition open to all artists throughout Central Florida.
Leo Monahan
April 26 – June 15, 2008
Working with paper,
Leo Monahan constructs intricate reliefs of plants, animals,
and artifacts. Much of his work is based on memories of his childhood
in the Black Hills; an area populated with miners, loggers, cowboys,
farmers, and the Sioux Indians. The recipient of numerous awards,
Leo is twice past-president of the Society of Illustrators of
Los Angeles, and a recipient of their Life Achievement Award.
He is also a 35-year participant of the U.S. Air Force documentary
art program, as well as founder of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
documentary art program.
All exhibitions and dates
subject to change.
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