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FOR THE LOVE OF ART

The recently opened Tedds ART WORKS Gallery in Wilton Manors has just announced a new featured art series with a strong political theme.

“ASK,TELL!” is a series by Ed Stevens that features a group of soldiers marching in all of the colors of the gay flag, according to a press release. It also celebrates the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and recognizes gay service members and all veterans.

“We’re proud to present Ed’s work, including his “ASK, TELL!” series,” said owner Tedd Davis in a press release. “The bright primary colors of the gay flag and the use of miniature soldier figurines – “Army Men” as children call them – also evoke for many the memories of childhood.”

The show will run until May 29. The gallery is located at 2422 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors.

Also at Tedds Art Works you can appreciate numerous pieces created by artist Michael J Russo.

Michael combines everyday objects and materials resulting in emotional expressions like the battle tanks shown below crafted with clothes hangers, sponges, erasers and many other unimaginable.

The results are an emotional expression and social commentary on the times we live. In most cases this is uncontrived and spontaneous.

A wide range of objects, materials and imagery from everyday life are reconfigured as art.

The creations are his materialized mental impressions. They are inspired by his evolving experience, thus forming a record of the influences on his life (sociological, architectural, environmental. etc.) Stop By Tedds Art Works gallery to appreciated these and other amazing pieces by Michael.

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