#Anja Palombo

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Artists from L to R: Julie Schumer, Vivien Collens (sculpture), Maggie Kruger, and Blair Vaughn-Gruler

Renee Mendler, “Rainbow Vision I and II”, Acrylic, Gold leaf, and resin on panel (left) and “Pure Joy No. 10 and No. 14”, Acrylic on canvas by Hans Petersen

Imani Bilál, “If Dreams Could Wander”, Acylic paint and ink on canvas (left) and work from the “Accumulation” series by Blair Vaughn-Gruler, Oil, mixed media, wood, on canvas

Michelle Gordon, “Ocean Splash”, Oil on canvas

This past weekend was the Second Saturday ArtWalk in St. Pete, Florida with numerous galleries staying open into the evening. Above are images from the recently opened Drew Marc Gallery, part of The Factory St. Pete’s complex in the Warehouse District. In addition to the artwork, the gallery also had live painting by Michelle Gordon.

At Morean Center for Clay is Lauren Hope: Time (pictured below), a solo exhibition that includes the artist’s ceramic work and photography.

From the gallery-

...Time is an investigation of alternative photographic process, using clay as a catalyst for record keeping. Using ceramic vessels as pin hole cameras, Lauren captures moments in time and transfers them onto ceramic surfaces. This exhibition will be a collection of photographic prints, vessels, cyanotypes, and handmade pinhole cameras.

Her statement about her work-

My work is heavily influenced by the complexity of hues, forms, and patterns found in the natural world. This studio practice has become deeply cathartic, signifying the ephemeral and fleeting notions of time.

Ceramic vessels within this collection are wheel-thrown, altered, and sculpted. Every striation carved serves as a visual representation and a gentle reminder of the delicate passing moment. This method of subtractive carving has become transformative, developing into deep states of meditation and reflection.

Experimental photography is used as an explorative process, allowing for the convergence of internal and external experiences. By casting memories and photographic recollections onto stoneware, I attempt to immortalize my profound experiences and revelations.

This exhibition will be on view until 12/30.

At Soft Water Gallery are two exhibitions- Water Relics, watercolor work by Carol Carter on view until 1/6/24. Women of the Diasporas, which just opened, consists of work by four Florida artists who have migrated to the United States from various parts of the world- Alicia Brown (St. Ann, Jamaica), Kate Downing (Sheffield, United Kingdom), Anja Palombo (Hamburg, Germany), and Vlasta Smola (Ukraine). It will be on view until 2/3/24.

Work by Carol Carter (above)

Work by Vlasta Smola and Kate Downing (center)

Work by Alicia Brown (Carol Carter’s work on the far left)

ArtLofts above Florida CraftArt opens for every ArtWalk and its a great chance to check out the many artist studios as well as the latest exhibition on view (images below)

Work by Christine Di Staola

Paintings by Kay Keeling (left) and Amanda Pratt (three on the right)

Finally, John Monteiro’s exhibition continues in The Factory’s gallery space. The show includes several of his paintings, drawings and illustrations. His scratchboard work, like Shattered, pictured below, is particularly impressive.

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