New Emerson gallery show is a 'Deft' mix of witty art

The show opening Friday at C. Emerson Fine Arts, 909 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, is titled "Deft," and it is a deft mix of cultural commentary and witty art by nine artists working in various media. Techniques vary from Patrick Fatica's doe-eyed girl-women painted with Old Master grandeur to Rocky Grimes' rough-around-the-edges silkscreen prints. It's all like a small compendium of now art. A free opening reception is 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. "Deft" continues through April 17. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Open until 9 p.m. every second Saturday. (727) 898-6068; c-emersonfinearts.com.

Lennie Bennett, Times art critic