Mark Georgiades, âGhost of the Abandoned Brideâ, Metal Steel and copper
Shelly Steck Reale, âThe Fate You Chooseâ, Ceramic, wood, moss
Spooky season has begun and Florida CraftArtâs current exhibition Ghost Stories, curated by Catherine Bergmann (Curatorial Director of Dunedin Fine Art Center), is a perfect way to start celebrating.
The following artists are featured in the exhibition: Alegrobot, Demeree Barth, Karen Brown, Wendy Bruce, Joyce Curvin, Creative Clay, Coralette Damme, Katie Deits, Ed Derkevics, LA Finfinger, Eric Folsom, Janet Folsom, Mark Georgiades, Kristina Gintautiene, Erin Griffin, Cort Hartle, Judy Heady, Emma Hobbs, Pam Jones, Polly Johnson, Tyler Jones, Janna Kennedy, Traci Kegerreis, Betsy Lester, Cindy Linville, Richard Logan, Trent Manning, Francine Michel, Elizabeth Neily, Jacqueline Philip, Nick Reale, Shelly Steck Reale, Christine Renc-Carter, Jennifer Rosseter, Addie Rodriguez, Cooky Schock, Donna Slawsky, and Brandy Stark.
On Thursday, 10/5/23, in partnership with Keep St. Pete Lit, a group of local writers will be telling ghost stories at the gallery inspired by pieces from the exhibition. The reading will take place at 6pm.
Below are a few more selections-
Work by Alegrobot, Hand sculpted paper clay, acrylic paint
Janet Folsom, âApparitionsâ, Mixed media (top left); Eric Folsom, Gravestone, bronze on marble; Donna Slawsky, (top right) âThe Devilâs Workâ, Stained glass, beads, and Creative Clay, Stephanie,(bottom right) âMonkey Dreamsâ, Mixed Media
About Creative Clay, who contributed several works to the exhibition-
âCreative Clay achieves its mission by providing ongoing studio arts workshops for individuals with disabilities five days per week. Creative Clay teaching artists provide students with education and experience in artistic techniques, as well as vocational skills related to the display, promotion, and sale or their expressive work.â
Katie Deits, âHaunted by the Pastâ, Ceramic, cotton, pencil, acrylic paint (left) and Nick Reale, âOut of the Woodâ wood sculpture
Francine Michel âMysteries of Urraca Mesaâ, Water mixable oil, collage
Ed Derkevics, âBurnt Offeringsâ- â3 Potionsâ and âJaggedâ- Mixed Media, recycled found objects
Janna Kennedy, âSouls and Pharmaseuticlesâ, 1800s Cabinet Cards, 1902 Pharmacy Ledger & Medical Ads, 19th Century Medicine Bottles
Kristina Gintautiene, âSlavaâ, Birch cradle board, Tissue paper, wax, oil pigments
LA Finfinger, Ghost Ceramic work (bottom left); Alegrobot, â(For the Record) he ordered the specialâ, Vinyl record, paper clay; Traci Kegerreis, âThe Lost Lenoreâ, Mixed media (center top); Demeree Barth, âRemembering Sedlec Ossuaryâ, Clay, bullet casings, wood display stand, found objects (bottom right)
