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PARADISEGroup show at Frangipani Terry Abrahamson’sphotos featured at Naked Artist Gallery‘Nassau Grouper’ by Wendy Jekel.Fran Decker andFrangipani Galleryinvite the public to anend of season group showat Frangipani Gallery onSunday May 1, from 6 to 9p.m. at 1102 Duval. “I wantto say thank you to Key West”said Fran Decker, owner andartist, “for a terrific first season.Please come and meetthe artists at the reception.”All the artists have somethingnew to show off.William Welch has a newcrop of oil miniatures featuringthe Conch houses aroundKey West, Jessica Wilsoncreated some new enameland silver necklaces, WendyJekel made fun fish in stainedglass, Susan D’Antonio hasnew gourd art, Lois Songermade some nubbly greenglass jewelry, KT Timberlakecreated a seaglass framedmirror, Will Fernandez is featuringnew ceramic figures,Steve Hoppough has a rakuegg with an osprey inside,Lois Giffen and JenniferMartin have new gracefulmetal sculptures, Chris Blackpainted some blue watercolors,Irene Stanton has needlepointedabstract designpillows and Fran has a newpainting of Sarabeth’s.Stanislaw Borowski at WylandStanislaw Borowski,of the internationallyacclaimed Borowski familyof glass sculptors, showcaseshis family’s originalartistry in glass at WylandGalleries of Key West’s102 Duval St. locationSunday and Monday,May 1 and 2. He willbe on hand Sundayfrom 7 to 10 p.m.and Monday byappointment.The Borowskitradition beganjoined by his sons Wiktor,Pawel and Stanislaw Jan inthe creation of bold, one-ofa-kindobjets d’art.Since then, theBorowskis’ innovativeartistry has becomewidely renowned inEurope and elsewherearound the world.Their unique and colorfulsculptures inglass reflect theircreative freedom,lively humor andimaginative world-with patriarchview.‘Head.’Stanislaw Borowski.For more informationAlready famous for his about the Borowski familyengraved glass and glass and their remarkable glasssculptures, he founded sculptures, call the gallery atGlasstudio Borowski in 305-294-5240 or visit www.Germany in 1990. He was wylandkeywest.com.In honor of the songwritersfestival, the Naked ArtistGallery, 518 Fleming, hoststhe opening reception forGrammy Award-winningsongwriter Terry Abrahamsonand his photographs of bluesand rock legends from 1970to 1985. Abrahamson featuresphotos of Muddy Waters,The Rolling Stones, John LeeHooker, Howlin’ Wolf, GeorgeThorogood, Taj Mahal, KokoTaylor, Johnny Winter andmany more all taken by him.The reception is on Friday,April 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at thegallery. Refreshments and winewill be offered.Between 1969 and1983, Chicago native TerryAbrahamson wrote severalsongs with Muddy Waters,three of which were recordedby Waters, “Unk in Funk”and “Electric Man” for thelegendary Chess label, and“Bus Driver,” the longest songMuddy Waters and Mick Jagger.on Grammy-winning “HardAgain,” produced by JohnnyWinter for Columbia Records’Blue Sky label.In 1973, Terry’s formerroommate, George Thorogood,recorded “Champs Again,”the 1973-74 fight song of theBoston Celtics. Abrahamson’smusic has also been recordedby John Lee Hooker, Joan Jett,PHOTO BY TERRY ABRAHAMSONClarence Clemons of the EStreet Band, the ChambersBrothers and Bill Payne ofLittle Feat.Abrahamson’s book of bluesphotography, “In the Belly ofthe Blues,” a memoir of hisyears associated with MuddyWaters, is in the permanentcollection of the library of theRock and Roll Hall of Fame.Wyland Galleries host artist Jim WarrenMaster of imaginationJim Warren, whosesometimes tonguein-cheekartistry is a favoriteof collectors, showcases hislatest surrealistic visions atWyland Galleries of Key West’s623 Duval St. location Fridaythrough Sunday, April 29-May1.Warren’s paintings are oftensatirical or whimsical, reflectinghis offbeat view of theworld around him. In additionto showcasing his latestpainted worlds at the show, hewill be on hand daily and byappointment to discuss his artistryand inspirations.Inspired by such artists asSalvador Dali and NormanRockwell, Warren was influencedas well by music andperformers like the Beatles. HeJim Warren’s recent artistic fantasies include this vision of dogs,beach and ocean waves.has created album covers fornumerous musicians includingBob Seger — even winning aGrammy Award for his coverart for Seger’s classic “Againstthe Wind.”He hopes his paintings canhave a comparable influenceon people who view them.For more information, callthe gallery at 305-292-4998 orvisit www.wylandkeywest.com.13◆ THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011