April 17 Walk on White will feature tour of the artists’ studios, closing reception for Eric Anfinson’s exhibition, live music, great food, and fun for all
The Studios of Key West closes the winter season with a creative gathering for the next Walk on White, Thursday 17 April from 6 to 9 pm. The public will be treated to an open house at the upstairs artist spaces, including a special studio installation by Deborah Goldman. Music, drinks, and wonderful food from new Key West restaurant The Good Life, will also be on hand for the free community evening.
Deborah Goldman has been working quietly in her studio space over the past year, amassing a new body of distinct and elegant work. During the April Walk on White, the artist will be transplanting her installation “The Eye of the Potato Garden,” to make room for a significant collection of new paintings.
“The invigorating experience of creating an installation in my space has inspired me to take greater chances with these new painted constructions,” said Goldman. “I invite the community to stop in and have a look during Walk on White”
Other artists opening their studios on April 17 include painters Letty Nowak, Peter Vey, and Debra Yates, writer Mark Hedden, and mixed-media artists Natasha Cole and Lisa Esposito. Downstairs in the main hall, painter Eric Anfinson will recreate a Parisian salon and serve up a closing reception for his April Exhibition the blue thread - one life, beautiful life.
“I moved here from New Zealand one year ago,” said Eric Holowacz, director of The Studios, “and every day has been another creative adventure, a new discovery, or a cultural revelation for me. The people who have helped build our organization, like Deborah Goldman and Eric Anfinson, are proof that Key West is rich in artistic resources and fearless ideas.”
The Studios of Key West is nearing the end of a busy first season, which has included over 50 workshops and lectures, award-winning renovations to the Armory and outside Sculpture Garden, an emerging visiting artist program, and the installation of a professional staff. The organization welcomes new ideas, cultural projects, and creative possibilities, and is currently planning its 2008/09 season. To learn more about The Studios of Key West, or the upcoming Walk on White, contact 296-0458 or visit the website www.tskw.org
