MIDDLE COVE — Art Fusion Galleries

WILLIAM BRAEMER

William’s artwork is the result of an amazing life experience and a personality that hungers for rich, character-defining adventures. William’s artwork can be defined as abstract expressionism; notably flavored with valiant colors, rich strokes and provocative themes. From the Caribbean flavored abstract paintings to the ornately crafted sculptures, William’s artwork appeals to a wide cross-section of collectors. As a young man, William was educated in New York and upon graduation, apprenticed in Europe during the 1980’s. While living in Florence, Italy, he was inspired by the city’s rich artistic history and its’ deep-rooted culture. It was this moment in time of William’s life which inspired him to pursue his passion for art; thus, beginning a life-long journey steeped in a love for self-expression.

Artist Statement
“My intense passion and extreme love of life is the foundation of my creativity. Elation, contentment and ultimate satisfaction are the feelings I experience when reaching the completion of one of my pieces, thus granting me the drive and ambition to begin creating a new body of work. I like to define my artistic style as abstract in nature coupled with an expressionist quality.
My interpretation of a subject matter is
transformed into rich, vibrant bold colors
– timeless, awakening the soul, uplifting and radiant. My use of color evokes many moods; each piece I create is a moment in my life and therefore reflects that period of time – my art is the reflection of my eyes looking into my soul.”

“Windows of the World”

40” x 72”

Mixed Media on Canvas

$6,000.00

“Quelinda”

28w x 46h x 12d

Mixed Media rags and objects from William’s art studio during covid quarantine.

$20,000.00

“Art Dive”

Mixed media sculpture

70" x 40" x 30"

Sink: Height 33" Width 24" x 25"

Legs: Height 33" Width 31"

Mixed media / approximately 3,000 pennies

$25,000.00

ALIA

Alia, an awarded American artist of Cuban-Lebanese descent, creates artwork that simply invokes a sense of happiness. Alia uses a beautiful blend of vivid colors, unique textures and extravagant jewels that can enhance any room or setting.
Inspired by her late father’s fine jewelry creations, Alia has blended visually captivating interpretations of nature through the lens of abstract art by using the finest acrylic paints, meticulous beadwork, pearls and Swarovski crystals.
Alia’s artwork has been featured throughout the world in destinations such as Miami’s Wynwood Art District, New York, Florence Italy and Monaco.
Her artwork can be described as peaceful, joyful, serene and captivating. It enchants the eyes and the soul. Much like Alia herself, her artwork brings light and life.

“Pretty in Blu 1 &2”

36” x 36”

Acrylic on Canvas/ mirror shards

$6,000.00

“Icy Blu”

20” x 20”

Acrylic on Canvas

$2,500.00

“Lucid Dreams”

20” x 20”

Acrylic on Canvas

$2,500.00

rachel ruff

Rachel Ruff has worn many hats, including Emmy award-winning CNN producer, ad-agency executive, White House assistant pastry chef, author, and artist. Though she feels most at home when she's in her favorite element: painting.

At CNN, Ruff produced Emmy award winning medical documentaries and created the first-ever “World Aids Day” documentary. Ruff served as a Vice President for Porter Novelli, a worldwide advertising agency, where she used her journalistic insight and extensive CNN experience to oversee digital media and broadcast projects.

She wrote and self-published “Defriending Facebook,” a memoir on the intense pressures and addictions she fell into with social media. Her narrative details how she came dangerously close to taking her own life and how she healed herself by going offline. Ruff says, "My book was written to share my experiences to help others silently suffering online."

She holds a communications degree with a pre-medical concentration from the University of Florida. She also has a Pastry Arts degree with Honors from L’ Academie De Cuisine. After graduating, she worked for White House chefs Anne Amernick and Frank Ruta.

When Ruff was eight years old, she began studying and practicing oil painting in traditional Renaissance style. In her forties, Ruff's work was rebirthed into acrylic painting in the form of vivid abstracts via synesthesia, using her pastry palette knives, her "dancing" fingers, and drip painting onto an array of canvas mediums including linens, plywood and masonite.

My re-awakening of painting vivid abstracts created through synesthesia, in the form of visualizing colors through the vibrations of music and then painting that which I see. I cannot describe a song in words; in a work of art, I can. I also create pieces by channeling a client's musings or my own emotions and bringing them to life on canvas.

“Dion”

15” x 81”

Acrylic on Canvas

$ 5,000.00

David Gildersleeve

David Gildersleeve was born on October 14th, 1968, in the great state of Texas. Through reading comic books in his childhood, he sparked his interest in art at an early age. After earning his MFA, he accepted a position as a teacher of sequential art at SCAD In Savannah, Georgia. David has had a successful career as a painter, illustrator, storyteller, and educator. His work has been featured in many art galleries across the country and has been published in several magazines as well including The Mac Monitor, Comic’s Pro Magazine, and Playboy. David’s other accomplishments include creating the artwork for the Williamsburg Jazz Festival and having his own TEDTalk where he spoke about his artwork. Through his unique style- he is able to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.

David’s work is currently showing in galleries all around the country such as A.T. Hun Gallery in Savannah, GA, Art Mecca in Charleston, SC, The Green Room in Key West, FL, Kress Emporium in Asheville, NC, MedArt Galleries in Dunkirk, Maryland, and Quirks of Art in Williamsburg, Virginia. He has also had various art shows at the Art Fusion Galleries FL, Wilkes Art Gallery in North Wilkesboro, NC, Rocky Mount Art Gallery in Rocky Mount, NC, and Knoxville Emporium in Knoxville, TN.

David sadly passed away in October 2019. His positive, nostalgic artwork has continued to live on and leave a lasting impact on those who find joy in it, thanks to his talented and beautiful wife, Samantha, and his ever on-the-move musicians sons J.D. and Steven, who keep his art and memory alive.

“Suit in the Red Room”

16” x 20”

Acrylic on Canvas

$10,000.00

"Lily of the Valley”

18” x 24”

Acrylic on Canvas

$12,000.00

PEDNÒ

PEDNÒ’s paintings look you right in the face. His daring works seethe with personality, featuring sumptuous modeling of flesh, rich flowing hair and riveting eyes. PEDNÒ has an uncanny way of capturing the soul of an individual, behind the often-eccentric outer personas we find complex individuals rendered with a great sensitivity and in striking detail. The models both real and imaginary featured in his paintings peer from behind a fierce gaze or lustful posture yet it seems that PEDNÒ is imploring us to explore below the surface of his figures as well as within our own selves; we are indeed more than the sum of our parts. “We have to find our own place, our own style, take a journey deep into yourself to find what you have to say,” he states. Yet his works remain highly seductive, the startlingly beautiful people are not to be disregarded and his treatment of backgrounds and finishing touches of frenetic brushwork contribute to a voguish aesthetic. His background as a hairdresser has contributed to an acute awareness of beauty and all the glory that it can bring. Working on real people throughout the day has created an unusual and startlingly individualistic art form that is exceedingly magnetic. PEDNÒ markets and sells his work with great success, last year alone selling forty-two pieces. He lives and works in Montreal.

“Hollywood icons”

Mixed Media on Wood

36" x 36"x 2"

$8,000.00 each

Eduardo Diaz

Eduardo Diaz is a sculptor and cartoonist born in Havana, Cuba on September 21, 1969. In 1995 he completed his artistic formation and graduated as an Art Instructor.
During the past 25 years, he has worked on the study and production of wooden sculptures. His work has been shown at many collective and individual exhibitions and participated at multiple salons, expositions, and biennials in Havana. In the year 2014, Diaz decided to relocate to Miami, Florida, where he is currently based, and continues to have a very successful career.

“Falling”

7” x 7” x 39”

Mahogany

$5,000.00

“Homage to R”

11"w x 11"d x 63"h

Mahogany

$10,000.00

Albert Schmidbauer

Born in 1968 in Schärding /Upper Austria, he lives and works in Vienna, Salzburg, Natternbach and Los Angeles, and is married to Christina. His daughter Nika was born in 2008 and his second daughter Mira in 2011. His son Luis was born in 2013. Autodidact.

The profession of an artist is accordingly not one that can be acquired through academic training and a corresponding degree, but is rather a calling. Comparable to the calling to be the father of three children. You can prepare for this task in seminars and by reading guides, but mastering the task requires responsibility and demands daily commitment and dedication. It is likely no coincidence that Schmidbauer became the "father" of numerous works of art after the birth of his third child.

Since 2012 the autodidact created more than 300 works. These "children" are mostly large-format acrylic paintings on canvas. As a graduate of a secondary school that specialises in artistic education, Prof. Laurenz Hudetz influenced him personally. Schmidbauer's works are indirectly influenced by Hubert Scheibl, one of Austria's best-known artists, and by the world star Gerhard Richter.

Three philosophical themes define his oeuvre: openness, change and hope.

“Golden Valley”

Acrylic on canvas

80" x 56"

$ 12,000.00

Green wallscapes

Green Wallscapes was created as a way to bring natural moss art into a variety of commercial and residential spaces. We want to spread botanical joy by creating unique moss art to fill your space and bring the beauty of nature indoors!
We make moss walls, logos, lettering, and custom art for homes, offices, retail spaces, and restaurants. They can be fully customized - you dream it, we build it!
These moss walls are no hassle, and bring a soft and natural element to any space!

“Mermaid Moss”

40” x 24” x 13”

Moss art

$ 1,500.00

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