Nude Nite creator Kelly Stevens brings her fun, interactive, and enticing art show back to Tampa this year featuring a mirror mirror theme. While the central idea behind this annual exhibit celebrates the human body in many forms, Stevens believes that this year's mirror theme helps us look inward as well.
The show, once again being held in a large warehouse in Ybor City, features many interactive displays beckoning those in attendance to participate. The exhibits include framed mirrors where participants can take "selfies" to share on social media, a backlit shadowbox where one can perform for others at the show, and a large blackboard letting you share your guilty pleasures with the world.
Given the creators intent to have us look inside ourselves, there is a definite psychological twist to this year's exhibit as well. For instance, one of the exhibits features human inkblots where artist Christopher Marvin Wesley Johnson uses the human form to create Rorschach looking pieces for all to interpret. A human thought bubble in which communications are written down and shared with an artist inside an inflated bubble is a new way to interact at the show. Stevens also created a 10-foot-mirror man who strolls around the space allowing people to catch reflection of themselves with his body.
In the Strut Your Stuff shadowbox you can perform for others. In this picture, a couple watches their friend perform in silhouette. It is really quite fun!
Performance artists of all types stroll the show posing for pictures and exhibiting the talent of participating artists.
Nude Nite 2014 continues through Saturday night at a warehouse on 1601 N. 39th St. in Ybor City. Tickets are $20 (cash only) and are available at the door. Food and drinks are also available at the event.
This article appears in Mar 6-12, 2014.