- February 24, 2025
Ocean Art Gallery in Ormond Beach will host a two-day exhibition in March by underwater photographer Chris Gug.
Gug's color photography on metal will be on display at the gallery on March 12-13. All art will represent his varied travels to find beautiful images under the sea, in line with the show's title, "Art of the Ocean," according to a press release.
The exhibit will open at 5:30 p.m. on both nights, with Gug presenting a 30-minute talk about his art at 6 p.m. Following the show, his art will remain on show through July 31.
Gallery owners Frank and Bibi Gromling first saw Gug's work in his gallery in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Frank Gromling and Gug, the press release states, had spoken previously about showcasing his work in Ormond Beach, and following the exhibition of John Lennon photography by May Pang in January, Gromling called Gug to feature him as the artist for the March special event. The Gromlings aim to have a major artist featured at their gallery every other month in 2025.
"Frank and Bibi Gromling are preparing the gallery for a large audience, similar to the response they experienced from Central Florida art lovers for the May Pang exhibit in January when hundreds of people attended that two-day event," the press release states. "While Gug may not be a John Lennon-like character, collectors know how much the art world loves Gug’s ability to capture the most startling, beautiful, and often other-worldly images from under ocean surfaces."
The March 12-13 Gug event is free. He will meet with guests and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 386-317-9400.
