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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 24, 2007

Updated: 10/22/2007 09:45 pm

TAMPA - Ybor City artist John Costin will cross the bay for a solo exhibit of his works at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art.

From Saturday through January 26, the master printmaker presents the diverse bird life of Florida in richly detailed, hand-colored etchings in a show aptly titled 'Wings of Splendor.'

The etching process dates to the 15th century; Costin's work takes six to eight weeks from start to finish. Starting with a polished copper plate, he 'draws' the image onto the surface as if on a canvas. Then he wipes the plates with ink and prints several copies on high-quality rag paper. Finally, he hand-paints each copy with oil, making each piece different in subtle details and nuances of color.

A professional artist since 1979, Costin has exhibited widely throughout the South. He is working on a book of etchings of large birds of Florida.

Meet the artist and see his work at the opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Gulf Coast Museum, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Costin and museum director Michelle Turman will talk at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free for museum members or $10 for nonmembers.

For information, call (727) 518-6833.

Work Will Vie For Attention

Sculptures by alumni Roger Chamieh and Kendra Frorup will compete for viewer attention with paintings by Marc Mitchell.

Chamieh's sculptures reveal his fascination for inflatables; Kendra's works show her love of putting together discarded objects.

Mitchell, a former finance major, conveys his love of discipline and architecture in his paintings.

Former Professor Gil DeMeza, who knows all three former students, says the connecting link among the varied art in the show is love: 'Love of truth, love for family, love for friends, love of work and struggle, of curiosity, of discovery, and love of process,' he said in a news release.

It promises to be a show with dynamic interaction at many levels, says curator and gallery director Dorothy Cowden.

Meet the artists and see their works at the opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Scarfone/Hartley Gallery in the R K Bailey Art Studios, 310 N. Boulevard. It is free and open to the public.

For information, call (813) 253-6217.

The Water is Wet At Kotler Art Gallery

South Tampa artist Lynn Manos has perfected the art of bringing water alive on the canvas.

It's a skill that is apparent in her new exhibit, 'Reflections on Greece,' at the Kotler Art Gallery in the downtown library in Tampa.

Using a combination of oils, pastels and monotype, she paints boats rocking in waters that have a fluid, almost touchable look.

The show's title reflects the three weeks the artist spent in Greece last year as the recipient of a Lighton International Artists Exchange Grant.

Manos shares the exhibit with husband Al Page. His part of the show, 'Keep on Strutting,' depicts the interrelationships between man and nature in watercolor and pen and ink works.

Both free exhibits are open through Nov. 23. To see works by Manos, go to www.lynn manos.com.

Old Train Station Hosts Diverse Show

Flight 19 presents an exhibit called 'Identity in Progress,' Friday through Nov. 17 at the Union Train Station Baggage Claim Building, 601 Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Curated by Manuel Lopez, the exhibit features works by 18 local Latin American artists, each exploring the concept of identity in their own fashion. In sculptures, paintings, photography, graphic installations, drawings and performance art, each artist will challenge stereotypes and express personal identity.

The artists are Giovanni Bosch, Carlos Camargo-Vilardy, Mark Cannariato, Carlos Rodriguez Cardenas, Maria Emilia, Cosme Herrera, Lazslo Horvath, Tomas Marais, Alejandro Mendoza, Monica Naugle, Erich Padilla, Pilar Perez, Guillermo Portieles, Edgar Sanchez-Cumbas, William Sosa, Carlos Manuel Soto, Alex Espalter-Torres and Arnolkis Turro.

A reception for the artists will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 9. It is free and open to the public.

The gallery is open noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or by appointment.

Admission is free. For information, call (813) 247-2030.

One Night Show Features Local Talent

A group of local artists will show and sell their works from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Wine Exchange at Hyde Park Village.

In a repeat performance of successful events, the event features a local disc jockey spinning music while guests view art in a wide variety of styles.

For information, call (813) 254-9463 or go to www.my space.com/rhasq.

Watercolor Show Includes Awards

Members of the Tampa Realistic Artists will compete for the Don Dulin Watercolor Award and other honors in an exhibit Tuesday through Nov. 30 at the Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave.

The center is open noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free.

For information, call (813) 251-3780.

Correspondent Esther Hammer can be reached at (813) 835-2108 or ehammer@tampatrib.com.

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