Eight artists to showcase their work at GALLERYone DoubleTree Suites by HIlton
Business for the Arts of Broward (BFA)has partnered will GALLERYone DoubleTree Suites by Hilton to host “Til Death Do Us Art,” an exhibition featuring the work of eight local South Florida artists who explore their artistic journeys that will be on display at the GALLERYone DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, located at located at 2670 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale from May 11 through October 26. There is an opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. onThursday, May 11 that is open to the public. RSVP is required torvegas@bfabroward.org.
The exhibition also is free and open to the public and works will be displayed throughout the lobby for viewing during regular business hours. Proceeds from any of the works sold will benefit Business for the Arts of Broward and the artists. Business for the Arts Broward supports and promotes local arts and cultural non-profits and projects including such innovative programming as the free Arts Mean Business speaker series, Art in the Workplace, Cultural Tours and Artist Encounters.
The exhibit will feature eight distinctly individual artists whose creative paths have joined as four couplesand asks “How does love inspire creativity?:
Don Sheffield usesphotography’s unique illusional qualities to isolate pieces of the world from their space and time to evoke a sense of wonder and mystery as a catalyst for emotional response.
Bunny Sheffield paints a vast array of subject matter from far away to something in her own back yard; for her what is important is that the subject of each painting must strike an inner resonance that she wants to share with others. She combines light and shadow with intriguing color.
Tom DeVita is an academically trained artist and recipient of the Duane Hanson Allied Artist Fellowship. He is a professor of art at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Barry University, and Broward College, teaching painting, drawing, and design.
Lynda DeVita creates fashion illustrations, fashion designs, illustrations for children's books and magazines, murals and fine art.
Julio A. Green creates abstract paintings that express his responses to music, his environment and the forces surrounding his subjects. He utilizes actual, physical pieces of his environment in his art, as he gives new life to discarded items by incorporating them into his paintings.
Francisco Sheuat attempts to share his commitment to a greener planet, recycling and reuse which is an ongoing theme in his works. His art reflects an expressive emotional response to his present being and a projection of the future and color, shapes, patterns and textures are his language.
Juan Prieto creates fine art photography for exhibition and collectors. He is self-taught in the complex 150 year-old process of Wet Plate Collodion photography and owns several vintage cameras which he uses as part of his workflow.
Robyn Vegas’ current work explores the theme of historical perceptions of women, celebrating their strength and inner beauty. She wants people to stop and appreciate that beauty is all around them.
For more information, contact Robyn Vegas at rvegas@bfabroward.org.
About Business for the Arts of Broward
Business for the Arts of Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) engaging businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. To learn more visitwww.Facebook.com/BFABroward or www.bfabroward.org.
