Please join us for our Plunge Into The Arts Artist Open House featuring the works of Benjamin Elliott and Deanna Aliano Sunday, March 17th at 6:00pm at Plunge Beach Resort.

Registration and your first glass of wine are complimentary!

Parking is $5 cash per vehicle, please pay at the Front Desk upon arrival.

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About Benjamin: Benjamin Elliott Ugol was born in Woodland Hills California in 1994 and moved to Tampa with his family when he was 10 years old. He expressed an interest in the arts from a young age. He was introduced to glasswork in college and once he melted glass for the first time, he became instantly hooked to the medium.
In recent years, Benjamin was fortunate enough to be brought onto a team in Murano Italy, working with grandmaster glassblower Davide Salvadore and his two sons, Marco and Mattia. He trained under this exceptional team, and it was there that he began specializing in cane work and murrini, a famous technique that he would later use in his own work.

After two years in Italy, Benjamin returned to the US where he became a house gaffer at the Morean Art Center. In addition to his role there, he currently also works out of Sigma Glass Studio which is the first glass studio in St Petersburg. Here Benjamin worked closely with Chuck Buax the owner of Sigma Glass Studio and his son Harry Buax and learned a technique referred to as the Swedish Overlay, one of the trickiest techniques in glassblowing. Benjamin has now been adding Venetian style glass blowing with the Swedish overlay which makes his personal style so unique and specialized.

About Deanna: Deanna, a self-taught artist from Florida, discovered her talent for colors and composition in2017. Drawing inspiration from nature, her captivating artworks serve as a creative outlet and a source of education. She explores acrylic fluid paints, inks, and various mediums, pushing the boundaries of her artistic expression. Her involvement with Zero Empty Spaces in Boca Raton has provided her with invaluable opportunities to collaborate and grow alongside talented artists. The exchange of ideas and the vibrant artistic community have propelled her artistic development to new heights. Through successful virtual art shows, she connects with a wide audience, sharing her passion worldwide. Recently, she co-authored the best-selling book "The Creative LifeBook," sharing her insights on living a creative life, inspiring others to unlock their own artistic potential. As Deanna's artistic journey continues to evolve, she remains steadfast in her commitment to pushing boundaries, embracing new techniques, and creating artwork that resonates with the art community and art lovers alike.