Work by Geff Strik |
It is hard to find, or even see from Central. I missed it the first time around, yet inside it is huge. The building is more than a century old and used to be a banana warehouse. Basically two giant rooms with 2-story ceilings. In the rear room is a cash bar that was being tended by the media liaison (seems redundant). After asking where the artist was, I found Geff Strik, a handsome and well-dressed European man. The space is to be his roomy 4,000 sq. ft. studio, but Geff wants it to multi-task for other arts purposes, such as theater rehearsals, meetings, art events, parties, a place to discuss ideas and help move the arts scene in St Pete to a new place.
DJ Decibel Nation |
In a corner of the first room, DJ Decibel Nation was effortlessly laying down great sound. [Link]. (Photo courtesy of Lydia Gottardi Photography, copyright 2011, all rights reserved).
Interior view, 1000 Central |
The space looks as if it is geared mostly for parties, but I have a feeling Strik has some creative surprises in store for the community. This was a great debut, now I look forward to seeing what he does next.
--- Luis
Thanks so much to stop by my studio , i will not hesitate to give you an update on some new event coming at my working place for this new year coming .
ReplyDeleteWe have now a 1000 Central facebook page and very soon a website .
Next auction in Paris in May for the Cannes movie festival , a working trip to Cuba and maybe Venezuela and Dubai begining of 2012 , so a lot of good stuff coming
Happy New Year and i hope to see you soon.
Geff Strik