Master artist Jim Warren will debut his latest paintings at Key West’s Wyland Galleries, 623 Duval St., Thursday through Saturday, March 17-19. Warren’s unique style, which blends fantasy and realism, calls to mind a cross between Norman Rockwell and Salvador Dali. Florida Keys art lovers are invited to view his new canvases and learn what inspired them from the artist himself. Photo: Jim Warren’s “Night Moves.” Info: (305) 292- 4998 or visiwww.wylandkeywest.com.
ART: Warren at Wyland
March 18, 2011 — kwtnART: Pecoff and Wight at Wyland
March 11, 2011 — kwtn
Painter Grant Pecoff and glass sculptor David Wight will debut their latest images this weekend at Wyland Galleries of Key West. Pecoff will showcase his vivid new sea-and-shore-scapes Friday through Sunday, March 11-13, at Wyland’s 102 Duval St. gallery. Wight will unveil new sculpted waves of glass Saturday through Thursday, March 12-17, at the 623 Duval St. gallery.
Both artists will be on hand daily and by appointment to discuss their techniques and inspirations. Pecoff uses unusual colors to depict his land and water scenes, blending the realistic and the abstract. His mastery of light and shadow enhances each canvas. Wight’s glass wave sculptures capture both the power and tranquility of the seas, highlighting huge crests or gentle smaller waves. Info: http://www.wylandkeywest. com.
ART: Rote and Quartly Shows at Wyland Galleries
March 4, 2011 — kwtn
PHOTO: LEOPARDSHADOW— Best known for canvases depicting 20th-century film and music icons, modern romanticist Adam Rote has recently been painting bold, dramatic images like the one pictured here. Rote will unveil his latest paintings Friday through Sunday, March 4-6, at Wyland Galleries of Key West at 623 Duval StTREET.
Steven Quartly will showcase his latest impressionistic vistas at Wyland Galleries of Key West’s 623 Duval St. location Monday through Saturday, March 7-12. He will be on hand daily and by appointment.
Quartly is noted for his intriguing landscapes, seascapes and street scenes as well as dramatic still-life images. Many canvases are inspired by his travels throughout Europe and England, the Caribbean, and Hawaii. Some of his most powerful pieces are painted from photographs or sketches from his travels.
Largely self-taught, Quartly favors the plein air technique used by Charles Mundy and enjoys the creative excitement of mixing on canvas. Also influenced by the paletteknife technique of Howard Behrens, he frequently employs his own palette-knife artistry.
Info: (305) 292-4998 or visit http://www.wylandkeywest. com.
EVENTS: Old Island Art Festival Happens This Weekend
March 3, 2011 — kwtn
Fine artists from across the United States and Canada are to display their creativity Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26 and 27, during the 46th annual Old Island Days Art Festival.
Admission to the two-day juried show is free.
The acclaimed open-air event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days in Key West’s historic Old Town district. Colorful booths are to stretch along lower Whitehead Street and into the gracious Truman Annex, adjacent to 19th-century homes and museums showcasing the island city’s past.
Participating artists are to exhibit work ranging from watercolors and oil or acrylic paintings to decorative sculpture, mixed-media offerings, collage and photography.
The event is presented by the Key West Art Center, a not-for-profit community art organization. Proceeds help support the center’s programs and maintain the historic 301 Front St. building that houses its gallery.
Info: http://www.keywestartcenter. com or 305-294-1243
ART: Barton and Muldoon at Wyland Galleries
February 18, 2011 — kwtn
Tropical visionary Steve Barton will showcase his latest visions of sea and shore at Wyland Galleries of Key West’s 623 Duval St. location Monday through Sunday, February 21-27.
He will be joined by acclaimed painter Stephen Muldoon, who will unveil his latest seafaring canvases Monday through Monday, February 21-28.
Both artists will be on hand daily and by appointment to meet gallery visitors and share their thoughts about their artistry and inspirations.
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ART: Walfrido and Warren at Wyland Galleries
February 11, 2011 — kwtn
Romantic realist Walfrido, widely acclaimed for his portrayals of light-swept waves and shorelines, will bring his latest canvases to Wyland Galleries of Key West’s 102 Duval St. location Thursday through Tuesday, Feb. 10-15.
Specializing in dramatic interpretations of natural vistas, often tinged with symbolic meaning, Walfrido finds a touchstone for his creativity in the changing moods of the sea. He will be on hand daily and by appointment to unveil his work, provide insights into his artistic techniques, and paint new pieces as gallery visitors observe.
Master of imagination Jim Warren will showcase his latest canvases at Wyland’s 623 Duval St. gallery Friday through Sunday, Feb. 11-13. He too will be available daily and by appointment, discussing the inspirations for his surrealistic and sometimes quirky images with gallery visitors. For more information, visit http://www.wylandkeywest. com.
ART: Three Artists Open Shows at Wyland
January 24, 2011 — kwtn
In a creative “double feature,” Wyland Galleries of Key West will host master artists Jim Warren and Stephen Harlan Friday through Sunday, January 21-23.
Warren will appear at Wyland’s 623 Duval St. gallery, and Harlan at the 102 Duval St. gallery.
Both will be on hand daily and by appointment to display their latest artistry and discuss their inspirations.
Master of imagination Jim Warren is known for his surrealistic visions of people, animals, and the world around him. Contemporary artist Stephen Harlan creates digital works alive with vibrant color.
ART: Wight’s Glass Images at Wyland Galleries
January 14, 2011 — kwtn
Sculptor David “Big Wave Dave” Wight will unveil his newest visions in glass at Wyland Galleries of Key West’s 623 Duval St. location Friday through Wednesday, January14-19.
Wight will be on hand daily and by appointment to art meet gallery visitors and discuss the inspirations for his artistry.
He will also reveal the intricate methods he employs to create his shimmering ocean waves from molten glass.
Wight has been fascinated by the ocean’s power and movement since a long-ago trip to the Caribbean. He began sculpting what he calls “small splashes of water,” but soon realized he wanted to capture the ocean’s moving waters at their peak. Info: (305) 292-4998 or visit http://www.wylandkeywest.com.
ART: David Wight Show at Wyland Galleries
December 10, 2010 — kwtn Glass sculptor David Wight will bring his latest visions of shimmering ocean waves to Wyland Galleries of Key West starting today, Friday, December10, through Saturday, December 18. He will be on hand daily and by appointment at Wyland’s 623 Duval St. location.
Wight has been called “Big Wave Dave” for his imaginative sculptures reflecting the ocean’s many moods. In addition to debuting powerful waves of glass at the Wyland Galleries show, he will share insights into his intricate foundry techniques and the inspirations for his artistry.
Info: (305) 292-4998 or visit http://www.wylandkeywest. com.
ART: Artistry in Glass at Wyland Galleries
November 5, 2010 — kwtn
Wiktor Borowski, of the internationally acclaimed Borowski family of glass sculptors, will showcase his family’s original artistry in glass at Wyland Galleries of Key West’s 102 Duval St. location Monday through Thursday, Nov. 8-11. He will be on hand daily and by appointment.
The Borowski tradition began with patriarch Stanislaw Borowski. Already famous for his engraved glass and glass sculptures, he founded Glasstudio Borowski in Germany in 1990. He was joined by his sons Wiktor, Pawel, and Stanislaw Jan in the creation of bold, oneof- a-kind objets d’art.
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