FloridaRAMA Gallery is excited to announce POP, a captivating group show curated by Ashley Goodwyn featuring the work of six talented Florida-based artists: Rook Bishop, Ashley Cantero, Jon Green, Gwak, Selina Roman and Craig Wood.

The exhibition will be on view starting Saturday, September 7 and run through October 5, 2024. An opening celebration will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 4-9 PM and will include a panel discussion with curator Ashley Goodwyn and the participating artists at 5 PM.

Each artist brings a unique connection to nostalgia and American consumerism, inviting viewers to reflect on the emotional manipulation of marketing and the diverse ways nostalgia influences our culture. We invite you to join us in this month-long exploration of the past, as we collectively reminisce about seemingly better days.

Paul Leroy Gehres

Florida Famous

FloridaRAMA Gallery proudly presents Florida Famous, a solo exhibition by conceptual and mixed media artist Paul Leroy Gehres, from August 2 to August 30, 2024. The exhibition celebrates Florida's unique cultural characters, past and present, featuring portraits of local personalities and some of Florida’s more notorious residents. Gehres, known for his exploration of pop culture and celebrity, invites viewers into a personal exploration of Florida through his creative and exhaustive research.

Gehres' work, often inspired by Andy Warhol, incorporates elements such as stencils, blotted lines, and screen prints. His practice of adding celebrity elements to his art reflects contemporary culture’s value of fame. Since moving to St. Petersburg in 2012, Gehres has become a champion of the local arts community and has garnered significant recognition. Florida Famous includes events like an opening reception, listening party, live stream celebration, and a drink and draw session.

Jabari Reed-Diop AKA iBOMS

Son Sign

FloridaRAMA Gallery hosted the solo exhibition Son Sign by St. Pete artist Jabari Reed-Diop (AKA iBOMS) from July 6th to July 28th, 2024. This exhibition explored Reed-Diop's spiritual and metaphorical journey, highlighting his use of wordplay and symbolism to delve into themes of the zodiac, family roles, and faith. Through his art, Reed-Diop, a Leo, examined his identity as a son and his commitment to spreading peace and joy, referencing Christ-like acts and light.

Jabari Reed-Diop's work blends traditional religious iconography with contemporary imagery and painting techniques, inviting viewers to join his profound journey. The exhibition included events such as a media preview, opening reception, artist conversation, and a soulful food and art celebration. Reed-Diop's Joy For All installation is also on view at the FloridaRAMA Experience and Tampa International Airport.

MIZE

BLISS!

In June 2024, The Factory invited Chad Mize to curate an exhibit in their main gallery space. Over the past six years, MIZE had curated various PRIDE exhibits such as PRIDE & JOY, ICONS, DON'T ASK. DO TELL, RAINBOW, SAY GAY, and HOT BOX, which highlighted the political struggles faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. For this exhibit, MIZE shifted the focus to BLISS, a state of complete happiness or joy.

The exhibit featured works from 40 visual artists and 5 literary artists, exploring the theme of bliss. Participating artists included Andrea Pawlisz, Amy Ilic-volpe, Angela Warren, Artist Jones, Bask, Caelan Jeffery, Cake Marques, Calan Ree, Camilo Loaiza Bonilla, Chad Jacobs, Chad Mize, Charley Soderbergh, Cristi Lopez, David Kafer, Domenico Pontoriero, Emmett Freeman, Eric Doctors, Ethan Early, Ezra Sembler, James E. Hartzell, Jay Hoff, Jeb Katsiopis, Joey Vitale, John Gascot, Katie Niewodowski, Keifer Calkins, Lucky Leroy, Macy Eats Paint, Mark Williams, Mikeybear Mcgrath, Nathan Truly, Nelson Perez Jr., Nova Fro, Palm Nguyen, Perry Devick, Rhys Meatyard, Saumitra Chandratrya, Spencer Meyers, Summer Elaine Hue, Tate Leigh, Tommy Bayot, Tyler Gillespie, and Wasil. The opening reception was held on June 7th, 2024, followed by a BLISS! Poetry Night on June 8th during ArtWalk.