Ormond Beach, FL – Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – Ocean Art Gallery will celebrate 12 years in business during the First Saturday Ormond Art Walk August 3 by featuring “Pins, Patterns and Finding Piece,” an industry-first 11-piece fine art exhibit crafted from hundreds of thousands of map pins.
Daytona contemporary pop artist John Darovitz’s unconventional approach to art combines his passion for Pointillism with a limited color palette of map pins to create photo-realistic images. Thousands of blue, red, yellow and white map pins are individually hand-placed in patterns by Darovitz on a black background. When viewed from a distance, the pin colors blend to create a compelling image with texture and dimension.
Darovitz, who will make his gallery debut at Ocean Art Gallery August 3 through September 2, will showcase two art series that in total contain more than 320,000 map pins. One series titled ‘Influencers’ features art created in the likeness of five celebrities that have openly suffered from mental illness. These include global music icons Taylor Swift, Elvis, Prince, Bruno Mars, and Eminem. The second series titled “Coastal Life” includes six individual beach scene images that reflect the peace and tranquility he has found amidst life’s challenges.
“As a lifelong art enthusiast and business owner, I have never come across a style that is so intricate and precise,” said Frank Gromling, owner of Ocean Art Gallery. “John’s style is as compelling as his personal mental wellness journey. You have to see his art in person to appreciate his work. Then you think about how it was created and the hope it provides him and others, you really begin to appreciate John’s story.”
“Pins, Patterns, and Finding Piece” is more than an exhibition title, it’s a story. Darovitz’s art is a byproduct of his therapy to combat struggles with Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, mental illnesses that surfaced later in life. Through his art, Darovitz not only finds solace but also raises awareness about mental health.
Statistics show that mental health disorders affect millions worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability globally, with more than 264 million people affected. Anxiety disorders, on the other hand, affect over 284 million people worldwide.
For more information about Ocean Art Gallery visit www.oagart.com. For information about artist John Darovitz visit www.artbydarovitz.com.
About:
Ocean Art Gallery has been a part of the Flagler and Volusia communities for 12 years. It first opened in Flagler Beach in 2012 before relocating to Ormond Beach in 2018. Since 2012, Ocean Art Gallery has featured 137 artists and 254 exhibits. Hosted artists come from throughout the Florida region including greater Daytona, Vero Beach, Stuart, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, among other locations. The gallery also offers fine art framing, educational programs, artist workshops, and more.
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