LARGO, Fla. — St. Pete artist Jason Hackenwerth's creations are beautiful and bittersweet, Instagram outrageous and deeply personal.
And now, this globally beloved artist — whose work spans from whimsical to angry but is always engaging to the eye — is on a larger-than-life display at Largo's Gallery at Creative Pinellas, a nonprofit supporting and showcasing Tampa Bay artists.
Titled "Darkmatter," Hackenwerth's collection of looming balloon sculptures — a sly nod to impermanence and being present — and roaring therapeutic canvases is free to the public.
All ages are welcome, plus there's a room where younger visitors can color and display their own emotions a la Hackenwerth.
The gallery is located next to the Florida Botanical Gardens. It's open Wednesday through Sunday from 12-5 p.m.
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