Small but mighty
The “Small Town Feel” art exhibit is now on view in Ocala.
“Covid’s Always There” sculpture by Diane Cahal. [Photo courtesy Shapot Art Gallery]
Jordan Shapot is a well-known local artist and gallery proprietor. And visionary.
The “Small Town Feel” exhibit opened at the Shapot Art Gallery on May 31 and will run through June 21. It is a group artist show “where art and community collide in a miniature masterpiece showcase.”
“I’ve been wanting to host a miniature show for a while now. All the work is smaller than 9 inches by 9 inches. I loved the idea of marrying that with a show dedicated to our growing city, which still has a ‘small town feel,’” Shapot said via email.
Crescent Hill Baptist Church photo by Phillip D. Breske. [Photo courtesy Shapot Art Gallery]
The exhibiting artists are Shapot, Carlynne Hershberger, Charlita Whitehead, Cindy Vener, Courtney Kravig, Diane Cahal, D.J. Reynolds, Jen Bowen, Jess Rodriguez-Marcano, John Romaine, Justin Alsedek, Laruen Stuart, Michelle Howard, Micah Branum, Marissa Spratt, Ondine Eardley, Phillip D. Breske, Robert Goodlett, Robert Varis, Tasha Strigle, Tommy Cuevas, Tyler Selker and Veronica Durbin.
The exhibit features art works that capture the essence of Marion County, Ocala and other small towns. The small-scale creations explore local culture, landscapes and stories.
“It’s a big experience in a small package,” noted the marketing materials.
The Shapot Art Gallery is located at 2318 NE 8th Road, Ocala.
To learn more, go to jordanshapot.com and find information on social media.
Landscape painting by Robert Goodlett. [Photo courtesy Shapot Art Gallery]
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