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20 photos from the Dunedin Fine Art Center that prove food and art are better together

By CL Staff on Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 1:00 pm

This fall, the Dunedin Fine Art Center premiered six new art exhibits, five of which had a food theme (and check out Bontanamoeba). Their opening reception included artful hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Craig Tinling. It’s all to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Dunedin Fine Art Center's new Food Arts program, which will combine new cooking classes with the center’s traditional art offerings.

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Jacob Diaz's cherries
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Gainor Roberts' plum in egg tempera; Genesis
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Gainor Roberts' dragon fruit in egg tempera; Genesis
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Leslie Tolmie's "Spaghetti & Meatballs" in mixed media; You Are What You Eat
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Paula Clancy contributed a plate of oysters and a plate of sushi made of glass to the "You Are What You Eat" exhibit.
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Dominick Critelli's "The Persistence of Pizza" is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Salvador Dalí.
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Dyann Van Dusen's "Foods & Libations that Light My Eyes," in mixed media.
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Chef Craig Tinling will be teaching cooking classes this fall at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Figs wrapped in prosciutto, prepared by Chef Craig Tinling for the opening reception.
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Another Tinling hors d'oeuvre featured cucumber slices topped with pulled pork, chunks of mango, and sesame seeds.
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Fantabulous Foods in the Kokolakis Family Youth Gallery.
Photo by Jennifer Ring

These baskets of stuffed fruits and vegetables are part of a still life station in the youth gallery. Kids can arrange the stuffed fruits and vegetables in any way they like, and then draw their custom-made still life.
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Banquet exhibit in the Douglas-Whitley Gallery at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Heather Rippert's "Whispering Vines" in watercolor; Banquet
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Jenny Brown's "Sea Fairy;" Banquet
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Quentin Walter's "Why?" in watercolor; Insatiable
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Renee Ray's "He: Sustaining;" oil and charcoal on unstretched canvas; Insatiable
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The 'Bontanamoeba' exhibit in the Gamble Family Gallery features works from sculptor Candace Knapp and painter Ann Byal Feldshue.
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Ann Feldshue's "Roots" depicts a variety of fictitious amoeba-like creatures inspired by Darwin-era scientific illustrations. Feldshue's paintings are on display through Dec. 23 as part of the Dunedin Fine Art Center's Bontanamoeba exhibition.
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Candace Knapp's "Blossom" is one of many botanical sculptures on display at the Dunedin Fine Art Center through Dec. 23 as part of the Bontanamoeba exhibition.
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