Post-Historic St. Pete is a photography-based exhibit by Luci Westphal, capturing the duality in the changing urban landscape of St. Petersburg, Florida today.
The “Post-Historic St. Pete” exhibit takes place at Craftsman House (2955 Central Ave) + Forever Florida (2629 Central Ave) + the walk in-between along Central Avenue throughout April.
With two gallery locations, there are TWO opening receptions: Craftsman House on April 10 (Thursday) and Forever Florida on April 12 during St. Pete 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Both galleries will be open for both those events.
Other upcoming events are a speaker panel at Craftsman House on April 17, and closing events on April 27 (Forever Florida) and May 10 (Craftsman House).
The photography presented on construction-related media (wood, metal, concrete, glass) and on historic St. Pete windows juxtaposes iconic, historic buildings with new high-rise constructions and other new-builds. Images of a construction site transferred to discarded wood from the same site points to sustainability. The walk in-between the two galleries, doesn’t just feature the city itself, but also several public art pieces placed by Luci Westphal for the audience to find.
The art experience takes place intwo non-traditional galleries and during the walk in-between the two, to emphasize and enhance the topics of local urban developmentand duality. The full experience also includesseveral events throughout April 2025.
Big THANK YOU to Florida Forever resident artist Wasíl, Jeff Schorr of Craftsman House, Delia Davidson and the staff of Forever Florida, and the jury and staff of the Gobioff Foundation – and above all to Scott Solary, my partner in life, love, and art.
And another special thank you to the journalists and friends who are getting the word out about the exhibit – and to all who suggested I should “check out that building”. Thank you. I love you.
Funded in part by the Gobioff Foundation and hosted by Forever Florida Real Estate and the resident artist Wasíl (April) and Craftsman House Gallery and Café (April & May).