Upcycle Art Show In St. Pete Focuses On Sustainability, Recycled Materials

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — After emceeing the BLD Southeast in St. Petersburg in September, artist Rachel Covello was inspired by the organization’s dedication to equity and sustainability - so much that she made it the centerpiece of her upcoming art show at 5 Deuces Galleria.

“[The conference] made me aware of what we can do to create more sustainability and how I think about things,” she told Patch.

The opening reception for “The Art of After: Upcycle Art Show” at 5 Deuces Galleria, 230 21st Street S., takes place Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m., coinciding with the city’s Second Saturday Artwalk.

The show intentionally comes on the heels of the excess of the holiday season.

“The timing was specific, right after the holidays,” Covello said. “It’s the most wasteful time of the year with gift giving and wrapping and parties and all the things we throw away in the kitchen and cooking. “

The artists involved got creative with their pieces from refurbished, handpainted vintage chandeliers from The Chandelier Queer to ocean-themed pieces using old surfboards and paddleboards by Dave Kan to Catherine Benoot using buttons and mannequins to create three-dimensional art works.

Other artists featured in the show include Danielle Albert, Karen Brown with B Designs, Covello, Edwin Hung, Kyli Koehler, Mocha Luke, Willow Proud, Sue Solitaire and Chris VanVooren.

Event sponsor andCO Hospitality has donated a two-night stay valued up to $1,000 at any Fold Hotels locations, including in Indian Shores and Orlando.

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