If you haven’t been to the First Friday Art Walk Downtown Ocala, which makes its way to downtown Ocala this month this Friday, March 5, you’re completely missing out. Showcasing local artists and their work throughout the downtown streets, the event also features live entertainment, make-and-take art projects for the kiddos and extended shopping hours at businesses.
One such artist you can find at the event is Josh Price, who through his business, Contrived Curiosities, crafts sculptures made of scrap metal.
Most of Josh’s sculptures are animals, whether true to life or mythical. He gets his inspiration from visiting zoos, state parks and national parks and through hiking, kayaking and camping.
“It sounds so cliché, but the simple truth is that I am inspired by nature and the world around,” he says. “I have been creating animals for over 10 years, but just recently during the pandemic, I challenged myself to go outside my comfort zone and create large landscape pieces.”
Learn more about Josh and Ocala’s First Friday Art Walk in the March issue of 352 Preview magazine at https://issuu.com/352preview/docs/352_0321/8.
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