"Square Roots" by Mark Lembo
2024-12-23, 2025-01-02, 2025-01-03, 2025-01-04 | Corridor Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
I feel best when bringing works to life that are distinctive, challenge easy categorization, capture the synergy of melding diverse media, and blur the lines between watercolor, acrylics, mark-making, and action painting styles. My latest adventures have been in relief printing/mark-making and abstract montage.
Even with a simple palette, there are still so many ideas to explore and evolve with various media, surfaces, and techniques. Abstract art – and cooking! – provide great freedom and the joy of discovery through the creative process.
– Mark Lembo

"A Natural Response" by Susan Huskey
2024-12-23, 2025-01-02, 2025-01-03, 2025-01-04 | Art Corner Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, F, 33618, United States
A native Floridian, Susan Huskey deeply appreciates the beauty of flowers and the landscape, having grown up in the country with the freedom to explore her natural surroundings. Susan’s love of flowers was a gift from her mother, a botanist who always had gardens full of flowers and taught her how to plant her first flower patch. Then she was hooked! Susan became increasingly fascinated by the infinite variety of floral shapes and colors, the intricacy of some forms, and the simplicity of others. Thus, the natural world soon became the inspiration for her watercolor explorations. Susan loves to paint with splashy and expressive brushstrokes, overcoming the need to paint the subject verbatim but composing with a blend of detail and the abstract. PLainting is an act of joy she shares with you.
Susan Huskey
(727) 534-5243
art@susanhuskey.com

"Think Big" by Elizabeth Ventura
2024-12-23, 2025-01-02, 2025-01-03, 2025-01-04, 2025-01-06, 2025-01-07, 2025-01-08, 2025-01-09 | Atrium Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
Creating large works requires not only exaggerated gestures, sweeping brush strokes, and thick paint but also broader, simpler concepts that can be seen and understood from a distance. Big work means tapping into big dreams.
I thought about bold colors, distinct shapes, a mix of organic and structured elements to create a noticeable presence.
Think Big was jump-started by a conversation with a group of women of a certain age that centered on the “cultural invisibility” of older women. Think Big says “I’m here and I still have something meaningful to say.”
– Elizabeth Ventura

"Student, Faculty & Member" Art Show
2025-01-02, 2025-01-03, 2025-01-04 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Please join us in celebrating some of the fabulous works created in our studios and by our members!
The Student, Faculty & Member Art Show is open to all students, faculty, and volunteers who have taken classes, worked, and volunteered at the Carrollwood Cultural Center since January 2023. This show is also for all current members of the Center!
Congratulations to the artists who created the winning pieces!

"Everyday Encounters" by Yuka Ikebuchi
2025-01-02, 2025-01-03, 2025-01-04 | Lobby Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
Yuka Ikebuchi is originally from Shimane prefecture in southwestern Japan. During her college years in Japan, she encountered works of art created by people who survived extremely traumatic wartime experiences, facilitating her desire to pursue art therapy.
Upon completing her studies, she worked with a wide variety of clinical populations at hospitals, community facilities, and a long-term care facility in the US. After some years spent as a therapist, Yuka became more focused on being a full-time mother and a homemaker until
her youngest took off to college.
Since then, Yuka has been back in her studio and continuing to work on painting. Yuka is now creating art of her own and finding images that reflect her inner voice.
ARTIST STATEMENT: I often look for something that catches my eyes when I walk in my neighborhood, new towns, or foreign cities. Some days I get lucky and happen to come across a fascinating scene like circus performers practicing their trapeze work. Other times I get a passing glance at people going about their daily lives in cafes, at the beach, or on city and village streets. It seems that whenever I am not actively searching for a particular inspiration, beautiful sky and clouds, fresh flowers and vegetables in gardens, and lively dogs and cats will often help expanding my mind’s eye.
However there are lots of other times, I have to dig in deep and look and think about painting inspiration. In whatever a motif and/or vision comes to be my painting theme, I look for images that can be formed to convey their natural beauty and/or become a vehicle of sorts to project emotions, intentions, and experiences. In the “Circus Practice”, I try expressing mixed emotions by contrasting between the stillness of the man suspended in mid air and active movements in the sky.
My work is evolving and searching for ways toward better execution. I humbly enjoy an impressionistic approach with texture and movement from brush strokes and layered color effects.
Pictured: Circus Practice by Yuka Ikebuchi

"Origins & Beginnings" Art Exhibition
2025-01-08, 2025-01-09 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Where did you come from? What started your journey? What’s your foundation, your base? What do you return to when things don’t go your way? How did you get where you are today?
Origins & Beginnings is about looking deeply, noticing, and sharing what is found.
(Pictured: “Humbled Beginnings” by Willow Wright)
Winning Pieces

"One Race, One Face" by Sal Patalano
2025-01-08, 2025-01-09 | Lobby Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
In the heart of Florida’s bustling streets, amidst the cacophony of daily life and overlooked corners of society, my lens finds its true calling. I am Sal Patalano, a street portrait photographer whose work delves deep into the visceral tapestry of human existence. My art is not just about capturing images; it is about narrating the untold stories of resilience, despair, and the unyielding dignity of those often relegated to the shadows of our gaze.
Driven by an insatiable desire to confront the raw reality of life, my photography ventures beyond the superficial veneer of society. Each
frame is a poignant exploration of the human condition, a candid portrayal of the harsh realities faced by those who find themselves battling substance abuse, mental illness, or the relentless sting of homelessness. My subjects are not just subjects; they are individuals whose stories of struggle and survival are frequently ignored or silenced by a society that deems them unwanted.
Through my lens, the streets transform into an open stage without doors to close or curtains to draw. This unfiltered exposure lays bare the stark truth of existence for many, in a world where privacy is a privilege they cannot afford. My work seeks to dismantle the barriers of indifference, inviting viewers to confront the discomfort of acknowledging these harsh truths.
The essence of my photography lies not in exploiting pain, but in amplifying the silent cries for recognition and respect that emanate from the fringes of our communities. It is a call to acknowledge the inherent dignity of every individual, regardless of their circumstances. By casting light on the darkened alleys of society, my aim is to foster a deeper understanding and empathy towards those who are often dismissed as ‘unwanted’ by the mainstream.
In this journey, my camera is both a witness and a storyteller, chronicling the unseen and unspoken with a hope to raise awareness and inspire action. Through the stark, unapologetic portrayal of reality, my work aspires to challenge perceptions, provoke thought, and ultimately, catalyze change.
As an artist, I am committed to using my craft to unveil the beauty and tragedy of life on the streets, inviting viewers to look beyond their own worlds and consider the broader human experience. It is in this space of visibility and recognition that I believe true understanding and compassion can flourish.
My photography is more than an artistic endeavor; it is a relentless pursuit of truth, a homage to the strength of the human spirit, and a plea for a more inclusive and compassionate society.
– Sal Patalano

Mike King, artist
2025-01-08, 2025-01-09 | Corridor Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
“I have been painting and drawing for over 60 years now. My mother got me my first set of watercolors when I was nine. She recognized my ability and encouraged me to take up art. I like watercolor for its wonderful way of capturing light, mood, atmosphere, and color brilliance.
I have been represented by Nuance Galleries of Tampa. Corporate collectors of my art include South Atlantic Capital, the University of Tampa, Miller Brewing (Tpa), St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, and Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia. Private collectors have enjoyed my work for many years.”
– Mike King

"Inheritance" by Tracey (Artist) Jones
2025-01-08, 2025-01-09 | Art Corner Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, F, 33618, United States
As the great-great granddaughter of famous Chester County painter, Ida Ellen Ruth Jones, my work draws from a distinct family history of diverse creativity and cultural pride. At an early age I began illustrating and quickly became aware that art would be the lifeblood of my future. My family often traveled across the world which allowed me to draw artistic perspectives from many cultures and lifestyles.
In high school, digital content was starting to boom and there was a pressing need for artistic designers. I was encouraged by my guidance counselors and mentors to use my creative skills to earn a career in graphic design. Over the years I have risen in the ranks as a notable designer but often find that the status quo limitations of business tend to limit my ability to do outside-the-box creative projects.
I began painting to get away from the tight constraints of the business world. Painting taught me to expand my perceptions and to have a keen balance of patience and steadfastness in my work. Blending my skills as a graphic designer and as a painter has broadened my creative portfolio into sculpting, printmaking and digital art.
My goal as an artist is to create, educate and inspire my fellow creatives to always push beyond our limits.
– Tracey Artist Jones
