Peter Vey paints places that most people only dream about. For a quarter-century, Vey has painted the easy elegance of The Florida Keys from its secret backcountry nooks to the proud Victorian architecture and 3400 other styles of historic buildings in Key West.
His work is as dazzling as his surroundings and chronicles the simple pleasures of tropical living. Using only an artist’s palette knife, Vey lays down explosive colors that reflect the bright, washed-out light of the islands. His lush vegetation, white sand beaches, breathtaking skies, and local architecture echo the vibrant glow of the sun-drenched tropics.
In addition to being a favorite of collectors, Vey’s work has graced the covers of innumerable magazines and has been featured in the Netflix series, Bloodline as well as the film Heart of a Lion. Along with the majority of The Gallery on Greene artists, his paintings have been shown at the Newseum Museum in Washington DC. Vey’s unique view, fresh colors, and mastery of painting techniques make works remarkable for their sense of place.
Vey’s newest exhibition opens on Saturday, February 17, from 5 – 8 pm at Key West’s renowned Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene Street, where it will run for three weeks. As dazzling as our tropical surroundings, it’s one exhibit you won’t want to miss! Info: 305-294-1669; galleryongreene.com.
