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Solo Paul Vincenti show at Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center features flora and fauna from artist's garden

Paul Vincenti oil painting 'Blazing Coleus 2'
WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
Paul Vincenti oil painting, 'Blazing Coleus 2'

“Oasis of Notions” is a solo show of oil paintings by Paul Vincenti that creates a veritable jungle of orchids, bamboo, wild ginger and other plants, with a smattering of hummingbirds and butterflies.

Vincenti’s career spans more than 40 years. The Orlando-based artist is also a professional photographer, magazine editor, art instructor, composer and filmmaker.

Paul Vincenti oil painting 'Canna Colors'
WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
Paul Vincenti oil painting 'Canna Colors'

The gallery is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

The Performing Arts Center Gallery in the Round is located at 10150 Bonita Beach Road. The exhibition is on view through July 31.

 

The Arts Bonita Center for the Performing Arts
WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
The Gallery in the Round is located inside the Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts at 10150 Bonita Beach Road.

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Since his first shows in the late 1970s to the present, Paul Vincenti has exhibited at top art festivals, conventions and galleries across the country, winning many awards and accolades along the way.

Paul Vincenti oil painting 'Mello Mello Pink and Yellow'
WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
Paul Vincenti oil painting, 'Mello Mello Pink and Yellow'

Vincenti's travels have taken him from Spain to Hawaii and many points in between.

He has composed a rock opera, produced and directed a short film, and is considered a pioneer of face and body painting.

Paul Vincenti oil painting 'Hummer's Glory'
WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
Paul Vincenti oil painting, 'Hummer's Glory'

For more information, visit https://paul-vincenti-800415.square.site/#GiZXwm.

Paul Vincenti oil painting 'Tiger Swallowtail'
WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
Paul Vincenti oil painting, 'Tiger Swallowtail'

“Oasis of Notions” coincides with Arts Bonita performances of “Fiddler on the Roof JR” June 13-21 and “Hair” July 11-20.

Paul Vincenti oil painting 'Yellow Bird'
WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
Paul Vincenti oil painting, 'Yellow Bird'

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