- November 18, 2024
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After just five years of painting, Paula Felici, will be showing her work in a one-woman show at I am Art.
This month would’ve been the one-year anniversary of Felici’s own gallery and social space, La Cosse Belle, which was located next to I am Art in The Hammock. But when her rent was raised by 67%, Felici said she was forced to look for alternative locations to show her work.
That is when Rachel Thompson Schiff, owner and curator of I am Art, stepped in and offered Felici the chance to show her work at her gallery.
“I just couldn’t believe her generous spirit,” Felici said while sitting in the gallery. “Quite frankly, I’m not sure if my art or I am ready for a one-woman show. And then someone as accomplished as Rachel asked me to do this. It’s really amazing.”
Felici started painting after moving to Florida and retiring from a career in jewelry design. She said feelings and color are what inspire her to paint.
“I don’t always have a preconceived notion of what I’m going to do,” she said “You get into the zone and there is this feeling that takes over you and it sort of has a life of its own. Sometimes just the act of painting is inspirational.”
The shows name, “Good Karma” comes from Felici’s tradition of connecting art with a cause.
“I’m always doing things to try to incorporate good works with promoting the arts,” Felici said. “I feel it is important and I want to keep that tradition going. It’s been very rewarding.”
But Felici was having a hard time picking a charity to partner with for the show, so instead, she has vowed to donate 10% of each sale to a charity of the purchasers' choice.
Linda Sanders said, “I think Paula has been very instrumental in the art community in this area. She’s a great representation of the talent we have here. Her artwork reflects the spirit of this woman and she truly deserves the good karma.”
IF YOU GO
What: “Good Karma” Paula Felici one-woman show
When: Champagne reception 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Show runs through Aug. 20
Where: I am Art, 5915 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast
