REFLECTIONS: A Community Art Exhibition

Diane Bunker

Sunrise

Acrylic and resin on panel,

Layered technique | $100

Diane Bunker is a longtime artist at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime and curator of the Serendipity: Where Art Finds You space. Her creative range is expansive, spanning everything from silver spoon jewelry to fabric art and beyond.

Her piece Sunrise is created with layered acrylic and resin, building depth and luminosity through careful application. The result is a glowing, atmospheric work that reflects renewal, possibility, and the quiet optimism of a new day. True to Diane’s practice, it balances experimentation with intention.

Barbara Gerdeman

Myakka Summer Reflections

Original photograph, framed 20” x 20” | $145

Barbara Gerdeman is a Florida-based artist and co-founder of Creative Liberties whose work is deeply rooted in the natural world. She finds constant inspiration in Florida’s landscapes, particularly the quiet drama of Myakka River State Park.

Myakka Summer Reflections captures a moment of stillness where light, water, and environment come together effortlessly. The piece reflects Barbara’s patience behind the lens and her love of observing nature as it reveals itself. Sometimes carefully composed, sometimes unexpectedly perfect. It’s a visual meditation on place, presence, and the subtle reflections found outdoors.

Henry Martin

Mirror Mirror

Photography, giclée print on canvas. Framed | $200

Henry Martin has been part of the Creative Liberties community for the past three years. His photographic work often plays with perception, perspective, and visual dialogue.

Mirror Mirror directly engages with the theme of REFLECTIONS, both conceptually and visually. Printed as a giclée on canvas, the piece invites viewers to consider what is being reflected and what may be obscured. It’s a thoughtful exploration of identity, symmetry, and the layered meanings behind what we see.

Teresa Stone, The Gypsy Gardener

The Flash

Acrylic painting 30 x 15 | $400

Stepping away from her unique boho style art, Teresa created a piece that reflects the theme with beautiful results

Steve Schwartz

Modern Still Life in Blue and Orange

Monotype print | $175

Steve Schwartz’s artistic practice is shaped by a lifetime of exploration across many disciplines. Each chapter informs his approach to art today. Now working out of studios in Pennsylvania and Sarasota, Steve focuses on contemporary work that embraces experimentation and process.

Modern Still Life in Blue and Orange is a vibrant monotype print featuring seven vases or bottles set against a layered blue and teal background. Pops of orange add contrast and energy, while the monotype process creates rich textures and spontaneous, one-of-a-kind results. Familiar forms are reimagined through color and movement, reflecting both transformation and balance.

Yvonne Krystman

Sunset in the X City

Mixed media on canvas40” x 30” | $395

Artist, designer, and creator of the Art4Wear brand, Yvonne Krystman is known for her bold use of texture and material exploration. Her mixed media work often pushes beyond the surface, creating dimensional, tactile experiences that invite closer inspection.

Sunset in the X City reflects Yvonne’s fascination with layering and transformation. Through varied materials and techniques, she builds depth and movement, turning the canvas into a landscape of texture and light. The piece feels both urban and atmospheric, echoing the theme of REFLECTIONS through its interplay of structure, color, and emotional resonance

Reid Gerletti

Sarasota Lake #3

Oil on canvas36” x 30” | $1,500

Reid Gerletti has been a member of Creative Liberties for the past six months and brings a painter’s sensitivity to Florida’s quieter, less-celebrated landscapes.

Sarasota Lake #3 is an oil painting depicting a lake in East Sarasota, rendered with attention to light, atmosphere, and calm. The work reflects a moment of pause, capturing the reflective surface of water and the emotional stillness of the scene. It’s a reminder that reflection doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it rests quietly in the familiar places we pass every day.

Lee Oberlander

Spring Fragrance

Acrylic and mixed media18” x 24” | $180

Lee Oberlander’s Spring Fragrance is an acrylic and mixed media painting that celebrates renewal, movement, and seasonal transition. The piece layers color and texture to evoke the sensory experience of spring. Fresh, lively, and full of quiet energy.

The work reflects nature not as a literal depiction, but as a feeling. An impression that lingers.

Karen Chandler Fine Art

Diver

Acrylic on Canvas | $2,400

The Queen of Pop Art takes her bright colors and style to this large canvas. The diver reflects on taking the next step. Is it a step towards a new chapter in life or merely into the pool? It leaves one to ponder and reminds us to enjoy every step of the way.