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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>Nationally published illustrator and retired college professor Frank Cerulli is having a stunning dual gallery exhibit of rock and pop culture through February at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts.</p>
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<p>The unique one-person show combines culture and illustration in a colorful tribute to some of the greatest musical masters of the rock and roll era, including John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and Joni Mitchell. Cerulli's interpretative pop-inspired portraits and illustrations capture the likeness as well as the souls of the artists in bright, bold and exceptionally expressive ways.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bowie.jpg"><img src="https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bowie-1024x1021.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54689"/></a><figcaption>David Bowie by Frank Cerulli.</figcaption></figure>
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<p>The lobby exhibit, called “Rockin,” includes several large paintings of classic rock stars. The adjacent gallery features pop art-style images depicting celebrations and life events.</p>
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<p>"Some of these portraits are influenced by pop artists. Much of my fine art is inspired by pop art, and the effects of advertising," he said.</p>
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<p>Cerulli's editorial illustrations have appeared in many magazines, from Ladies Home Journal to Penthouse. He worked at numerous advertising agencies in New York City, including Saatchi &amp; Saatchi, where he counted United Artists and AT&amp;T among his clients. He also created portraits for multiple individuals and organizations such as The Martin Luther King Foundation and The Royal Shakespeare Company.</p>
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<p>The exhibit runs through Feb. 13. Those interested in chatting with the artist should stop by from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21.</p>
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<p>USCB Center for the Arts is at 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, S.C. 29902. For more information, call 843-521-3145 or visit <a href="http://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com" data-type="URL" data-id="www.uscbcenterforthearts.com">www.uscbcenterforthearts.com</a>.<br><br></p>
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<p><strong>WANT TO GO?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>What: </strong>Dual Gallery Rock-Inspired Exhibit by artist Frank Cerulli</p>
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<p><strong>When: </strong>9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, through Feb. 13</p>
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<p><strong>Where: </strong>USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort</p>
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<p><strong>Meet the artist: </strong>5:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21</p>
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<p><strong>For more information: </strong>Call 843-521-3145 or visit uscbcenterforthearts.com. Masks are required inside USCB CFA.</p>
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