Gulfport’s DRV Gallery begins its spring season on First Friday, April 3rd, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a new exhibit titled In Quiet Witness, featuring the artwork of award-winning artist Marina Richmond. Richmond is known for her watercolor and ink creations that delve into themes of silent observation and presence, focusing on the connections between figures, animals, and landscapes. Using luminous colors and subtle symbolism, she combines realism with narrative and elements of magical realism.
Richmond was the first-place winner of this year’s DRV Gallery’s annual Art for a Cause. Her new exhibition explores the moments that exist between different states—such as human and nature, life and death, and memory and the present. The exhibition encourages a quiet exchange between the subject and the viewer. The evening will also feature live music from Jim Gilmour & Friends.
On the Third Saturday, April 18th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the gallery will host an event for the community to meet its resident artists and view their works inspired by Gulfport at Gulfport in the House. Gallery owner Deserie Valloreo and Southview Arts founder Jim Gilmour will provide live music for the occasion. As with the gallery’s opening event on April 3rd, wine and beer selections from Stella’s Divine Wine & Gourmet will be available.
For more information about gallery events and artists, and to shop the works of DRV Gallery artists, visit drvgallery.com. Follow the gallery on social media at @drvgallery on Facebook and @drvgallery22 on Instagram for updates about these events and more.
