The Human Figure in Bronze, Watercolor, Poured Metal and Wood as a Vehicle


The human figure has been drawn, painted, sculpted, carved, photographed and videotaped. Been there, done that. Two artists hope that the figures in their collection move beyond that to become "vehicles for conveying messages." 

The Figure As Vehicle is a two-person art show running January 11 - March 2, 2013 at The Mount Dora Center for the Arts (138 East Fifth Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757). 

None of the work is static, but infused with a sense of motion captured for a split second in bronze, watercolor, poured metal and wood. 
  • Opening reception: Friday, January 11.
  • Artist demos and Q&A: Thursday, January 24 and Thursday, February 21, 6-8pm. 
  • The show will be on display during the 38th annual Mount Dora Art Festival, February 2-3, 2013. 
  • Gallery hours: Monday through Friday 10am - 4pm and Saturday 10am - 2pm.

About the Artists:
  • John Carollo is a noted abstract watercolor artist, working in 2D with paintings ranging from small size to very large scale, as well as 3D with unusual watercolor, painted silk and mixed media installations, a new one of which will be spotlighted in this show. Working in an expressive style he calls “Controlled Chaos,” his work has been featured in The Albin Polasek Museum, the City of Orlando Stage Gallery, and numerous galleries and venues in Florida and Georgia. He is a 2012 and 2007 United Arts of Central Florida grant recipient, aiding the continuing development of his work and the presentation of The Figure As Vehicle exhibition. 
  • Marsha De Broske is an accomplished sculptor working primarily in bronze, whose work has been recognized and selected for display in numerous galleries and public art venues, such as the Museum of Florida Art, the Kissimmee Sculpture Experience and the Grand Bohemian Gallery. She received United Arts of Central Florida grants in 2007 and 2004 and has work in the permanent collection of the Crealde Sculpture Garden in Winter Park.
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