Domain Home Accessories' Gallery Hosts Meet The Artists

Domain Home Accessories & Gallery will host a “Meet the Artists” event with a show of new art work by two artists that have become widely popular among local collectors: Kimberly Dawn Clayton and John Shevlin Jr. 

The event will take place at & Gallery, 3129 Beach Blvd. South, Gulfport from 6 to 10 p.m on Saturday, Feb. 16. Both artists will be on hand to discuss their work and interact with visitors. Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvre will be offered.

"& Gallery” is the recent incarnation of the additional space acquired by Domain Home Accessories in September. The work of more than 40 artists is displayed and offered for sale at the Gallery.

Chattanooga native Kimberly Dawn Clayton has been showing work at Domain for nearly three years, but has been a full-time artist for many years.

Clayton will be displaying new paintings, including several in her new “animals” series, as well as painted lamps and lighting at the “Meet the Artists” event. 

Though her pieces have been collected by many locals, as well as celebrities and an ex-president, she believes in continuing to make her work accessible to as many people as possible by keeping it affordable.

Gulfport artist John Shevlin Jr. has dubbed his signature style “Tropical Funk,” with its bold colors, strong graphics and a simplistic or tribal style with subject matter inspired by Florida and South Beach scenes. 

A sense of humor is a strong element in much of his work, including “funky” fish, flamingos, crustaceans and penguin “snowbirds” complete with sunglasses.  Palms and hibiscus blossoms are frequent subjects of his “pop art” stylings.  His fondness for martinis shows up in many humorous small paintings. 

He uses acrylics, often mixed with metallics, creating a unique texture and feel.  In addition to his traditional paintings, Shevlin will be offering several new works that are treated and suitable for display in outdoor settings.  His work has been collected internationally, and has recently been adopted by a Caribbean resort for décor in guest rooms, as well as the offices and public areas of a corporate headquarters.

Additional “Meet the Artists” events and openings are planned for “& Gallery” on the third Saturday of each month, during Gulfport’s popular Art Walk.  

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