Name: Renaissance in Bloom Exhibit Opening
Start: 2026-05-16T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Artspace Hamilton Lofts and The Strauss Gallery

🌿✨ Renaissance in Bloom — Exhibition Opening Reception ✨🌿
Join us for the opening of Renaissance in Bloom, a fine art and botanical jewelry exhibition that brings fresh life to classical imagery. The show features large black-and-white ink and colored-pencil illustrations paired with handcrafted resin jewelry made from real flowers. Each jewelry piece is displayed beside its illustrated counterpart, creating a beautiful connection between art, nature, and personal adornment.
At its core, Renaissance in Bloom is about visibility, storytelling, and honoring cultures often left out of traditional art history. The exhibition celebrates renewal, preservation, and the simple beauty of seeing yourself represented in the art around you.
📅 Opening Reception: May 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📍 Strauss Gallery — Hamilton, Ohio
🎟 FREE + Open to the Public
👗 Attire: Dressy/cocktail-casual encouraged (but not required)
What to Expect:
✨ First look at the completed Phase I exhibition
✨ Dozens of original illustrations and preserved-floral jewelry designs
✨ Artist talk + story behind the work
✨ Community conversation around art, nature, identity, and coexistence
✨ Light refreshments & a chance to meet the artist
Who’s Invited:
Art lovers, collectors, students, community members, cultural organizations, creatives, and anyone drawn to nature, classical art, representation, and handmade craftsmanship.
Why This Exhibition Matters:
Renaissance in Bloom creates a bridge between classical imagery and the communities often excluded from it. It invites viewers to reflect, connect, and find the extraordinary within the ordinary — through both fine art and wearable art.
Come celebrate the beginning of this journey and experience my newest body of work!