“Paradise” is one of four exhibitions currently on view at Art Center Sarasota. The exhibition is a visual exploration of utopia, beauty, and escapism – a forum in which artists imagine and create visions of a perfect world. From serene landscapes to fantastical realms, “Paradise” showcases compelling interpretations of what paradise can be — personal, poetic, or provocative.

The group show was curated by Robyn Holl.

She also judged the show, awarding first place to Lina Rincon’s 2024 modernist acrylic on canvas, “Coalition of Light.” Rincon also has a second painting in the exhibition, “Transcendent” (2024).

Isabelle Simon took second place for her digital photograph, “The Other Side” (2025), with third place going to “Tides of Light,” a porcelain and gold luster composition mounted on

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