Illumination by Toni Taylor

Keys to the Earth by Daryl Golden

GALLERY AT AVALON ISLAND PRESENTS
Toni L. Taylor and Daryl Golden for May’s Third Thursday Event in Orlando

Gallery at Avalon Island proudly presents the Visionary Paintings of Toni L. Taylor and ceramic sculpture of Daryl Golden. An opening reception will be held Thursday May 15 from 6 ~ 9 PM. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to this free event.

Originally from New York, Toni is currently an Orlando resident and member of Florida Artists Registry. Her works have graced book, magazine, album covers and scenic design projects with clients such as Heavy Metal Magazine, The Miller Brewing Company, GRP, Easton Press, Inner Traditions~Destiny, PolyGram, and U.S. Games just to name a few.

A ‘life taught’ artist, Toni’s passion lies in fine art with a realistic and surrealistic focus on Fantasy, Goddess and Angelic imagery. She feels a special kinship with the mysteries of ancient Egypt as well as the spirit of Native America. Toni says of her work, “When people view my creations, I want them to feel like they’re taking a bit of a mental vacation… tapping into the ethereal and otherworldly. My desire is to touch some part of their soul allowing them to dream their dreams and stimulate their own imaginations.”

She includes portraits and custom murals in her repertoire and has exhibited her work at galleries, conventions and festivals from Boston to New Orleans.  View her work on her website at www.TLTart.com.

Toni’s artwork will be exhibited alongside Elemental sculptress Daryl Golden. 

Daryl, who currently resides in Central Florida, has lived and studied internationally. She is a member of The Florida Sculpture Society, Florida Artists Registry, and is a fellow at Crealdé School of Art.

Daryl has received a variety of awards and honors for her work, including 2007 Best in Show, Women's Caucus, Comma Gallery, Orlando, FL (sculpture); 2007 and 2006 Second Place, Alice & William Jenkins Gallery, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park, FL, (sculpture); a One Woman Show at River Oaks Square Bolton House, Alexandria, LA (handmade paper). She has also exhibited at the Mesa Art Center, Mesa, AZ (multi-media); Dragon Fly Gallery, Melbourne, Gallery on First, and Seminole Community College in Sanford, FL (paintings & sculpture); and Grand Bohemian Gallery, Orlando, FL.

Daryl's current work in ceramics and bronze depicts the human figure and evokes emotions and speaks to inner feelings, fears and relationships.

You are cordially invited to attend our opening reception on May 15th, 2008 which takes place between 6 ~ 9 pm, part of Third Thursdays Art Walk, with the exhibit running through June 13th, 2008.

Gallery at Avalon Island is located at 39 South Magnolia, Orlando, FL 32801.

For further information please contact jeff@artistsregistry.com or phone 407~803~6670.