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Meet the Artists

Debra Kaszovitz

Statement:
My work addresses the ideas of loss and recovery over time – a concept first introduced to me by my father relating his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. I make my wall sculptures from handmade recycled paper, scrapyard metal, my own photographs, and encaustic (wax) paint.  I apply water and heat to manipulate paper casts I make from damaged objects into new shapes that are healed, sturdy and lightweight. 
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1-Cicada
2-An Artifact of Opportunity (#4)
3-Childhood's Bastion_2011


Debra Kaszovitz - Cicada
  
Debra Kaszovitz - An Artifact of Opportunity
  
Debra Kaszovitz - Childhood's Bastion

 


Virginia Erdie

Statement:

With a strong background in psychology, science fiction, creative writing, drawing and printmaking, I have developed a portfolio of imaginative and somewhat satirical artwork over the past 29 years. As I am more and more fascinated with the chaotic beauty and perfect design of this physical universe, I am even more interested in the underlying subtleties that our senses cannot detect.  Click here for more...

1-Painting 1
2-Painting 2
3-Painting 3


Virginia Erdie - Painting
      
Virginia Erdie - Painting
  
Virginia Erdie - Painting

 


Michael Harris

The Waterway series explores the visual dynamics of transforming aerial views of the Everglades’ waterways into three dimensional sculptures.   My current goal is to create sculptures that pay homage to this natural environment by transforming the landscape in a way that might give the viewer a chance to reexamine this beauty...Click here for more...

1-Michael Harris - Lattice Creek Islands
2-Michael Harris, Full Circle Tide, plywood,
16''x24''x9''-5793
3-Michael Harris, Little Bend Shoot, plywood,
12''x20''x9.5''-5785

 
Michael Harris - Lattice Creek Islands
 
Michael Harris, Full Circle Tide, plywood, 16''x24''x9''-5793 (2)
 
Michael Harris, Little Bend Shoot, plywood, 12''x20''x9.5''-5785 (2)


Jacklyn Laflamme

My paintings make their mark on many levels. At the outset I engage with the structure of the works, creating canvases vibrant with kaleidoscopic, rhythmically pulsating color and constant movement, shimmering with wit and a sophisticated cosmopolitan awareness. This all in the context of a subject matter that seems at first glance to be almost adult-sophisticated anime in style...Click here for more...

1-Jacklyn Laflamme - It's A Jungle
2-Jacklyn Laflamme - JLf_Final_Logo
3-Jacklyn Laflamme - Whirling Dervish

 
Jacklyn Laflamme - It's A Jungle
 
Jacklyn Laflamme - Final Logo

Jacklyn Laflamme - Whirling Dervish

 

 


Henriette “Kitte” Arnold

Educated in Haute Couture in 1955, I began a forty-seven year career in fashion design. My specialty was women’s clothing; primarily evening and wedding dresses. My creativity included successful designs in theatrical costumes and Victorian era clothing. The Illinois Theatre Center, theatres in the city of Chicago, as well as suburban theatres, enjoyed my talents for over seven years....Click here for more...

 
Henriette “Kitte” Arnold - Cactus in Bloom
 
Henriette “Kitte” Arnold - Magnified Boutgainvillea

Henriette “Kitte” Arnold - Yellow-Philodendron

 


Glenda Brafman

My artistic expression is through clay and the experience evolves into an adventure of wonder and discovery.  One of my enjoyments is reading Haiku poetry, which is contemplative and has a peaceful naturalistic focus. In this, I have found inspiration to create forms with simple lines complemented by color. Presently, my personal vision and voice is an intuitive translation of such serenity into my work.  Click here for more...

 
Glenda Brafman - Life is Not Perfect #1
 
Glenda Brafman - Orange Pod

Glenda Brafman - White MF #1

 


Dawn Verheylewegen

Dawn Duncan was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Born into a family with both professional and casual artists, she has continued that family tradition. Throughout her High school and University studies, Dawn pursued her two greatest interests; Visual Arts and Anthropology. Deciding to major in Anthropology, she supplemented this degree with both undergraduate and graduate level drawing and painting courses and later taught herself Watercolor.
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Dawn Verheylewegen - Hope
 
Dawn Verheylewegen - Power of Beauty

Dawn Verheylewegen - Mike and Zade

 


Beth Amato

Beth shares that leaving the advertising world was one of the best things to happen to her. Click here for more...

 
Beth Amato - Amato_Kaleidoscopes
 
Beth Amato - Nightlife

Beth Amato - Sweet Reminder

 


Tom De Vita

Tom is a professor of art at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College, and Barry University. Click here for more...

 
Tom De Vita - Dance of the Stingrays
 
Tom De Vita - Where were from Web

Tom De Vita - Monkey Business