THAT’S OUTRAGEOUS! CAPTAIN OUTRAGEOUS RETROSPECTIVE

Posted by Dean in Art Galleries, Entertainment, Museums

Photo of Captain Outrageous courtesy of Rob O'Neal.

Captain 2On Friday evening, April 13th, we were delighted to be a part of Key West’s Custom House Museum’s opening night preview of That’s Outrageous! the first major exhibition to examine the pop art style artwork of one of Key West’s most beloved artists, Captain Outrageous.

An unforgettable Key West character, Captain Outrageous, was a financial analyst by trade, who relocated to our island in the 1970s. He picked up his paintbrush and painted thousands of items: bicycles, scooters, furniture, cars, camper vans, sinks, musical instruments, toilet seats, and telephones. During his thirty-three years in Key West, Captain ran for mayor, operated a restaurant called The Last Straw, participated in several Fantasy Fest parades, and opened his own art gallery on Caroline Street. Suffering an almost simultaneous stroke and heart attack on the steps of his gallery, Captain Outrageous passed away, leaving a legacy of stories and artwork that embody the true spirit of Key West.

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Captain 3We were thrilled to see our George Lee Crosby painting of Captain’s gallery included in the beautifully curated retrospective. George was represented by Captain Outrageous’ galley and was the featured artist of the gallery’s inaugural exhibition. Captain Outrageous Galley on Caroline Street features Captain painting on the front porch, his dog Rommel in the doorway, and his two cats on the sidewalk.

That’s Outrageous! is on display in Key West’s Customs House Museum’s Bryan Gallery through June 24, 2018. Don’t miss this delightful retrospective.

THE TOWNSEND TEAM, Dean & Keith Townsend, REALTORS®

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Photo of Captain Outrageous courtesy of Rob O’Neal.

Jayme Barr-Nobles’ Exhibition at Lucky Street Gallery in Key West, Florida

Posted by Dean in Art Galleries
Baglioni e Palace, Jayme Barr-Nobles, Collage on Canvas, 12" x 9"
Baglioni e Palace, Jayme Barr-Nobles, Collage on Canvas, 12″ x 9″

For years, we have been collecting the exquisite collages of acclaimed American artist Jayme Barr-Nobles. We simply can’t get enough of her art. Lucky for us, Jayme will have her newest collages on exhibition at Key West’s Lucky Street Gallery from March 27 to April 5, 2014. Constructed Realities will feature the work of three of the gallery’s accomplished artists: Susan Bailey, Lynn Bentley-Kemp and Jayme Barr-Nobles.

Swan Dive, Jayme Barr-Nobles, Collage on Canvas, 20" x 10"
Swan Dive, Jayme Barr-Nobles, Collage on Canvas, 20″ x 10″

As an artist, Jayme has it all. Not only is she insanely talented, she is a master of her technique, she possesses an artistic voice that is uniquely her own, and she does the work—not just talks about it. Jayme’s art has been shown in galleries from California to New Hampshire, has graced the pages of Art News , and has been exhibited at Art Miami.

So, Jayme Barr-Nobles, Collage on Canvas, 24" x 24"
So, Jayme Barr-Nobles, Collage on Canvas, 24″ x 24″

Being fortunate enough to see images of many of the collages she has created for her Lucky Street show, we can’t wait to see what we will add to our collection. Having lived with Jayme’s art over time, we can truthfully say that her work stands the test of time.

Electra & Iphigenia, Jayme Barr-Nobles, Collage on Canvas, 12" x 9"
Electra & Iphigenia, Jayme Barr-Nobles, Collage on Canvas, 12″ x 9″

Join us for the opening night reception for Constructed Realities at Lucky Street Gallery, 540 Greene Street, on Friday evening, March 28, from 6:30 to 8:30. We bet you will love Jayme Barr-Nobles’ amazing new collages and that you will simply adore the delightful Jayme.

Keith & Dean

Click here to enjoy Jayme Barr-Nobles’ artist’s website.