LARGO, Fla. — It’s a unique way to blow off steam, and walk away with a piece of art.
It’s the Garage of Art Chaos.
Anna Tellme, a lawyer turned educator turned creator, opened the space this year.
And it’s a tricked-out garage, black-light lit, with all matter of tools for art — but no brushes. Tools like slingshots, spinning canvas holders, tennis rackets and a basketball hoop.
“And it looks like — kind of like me, you know, like a dark space with some splashes of bright color,” said Tellme. “Our rule No. 1 is try to lose control and try to feel as a kid. Because we control too much in our lives.”
Letting go here starts with adding protection: two layers of clothing protection from head to toe and then, little paint balloons are waiting for you.
Then it’s time to paint.
Throw darts at the canvas, swing a tennis racket at it, or slam them into a basketball hoop — all the while taking your canvas along to catch the flying paint. Under the black lights, the fluorescent colors explode.
“After 15 minutes spending here, they getting crazy,” said Tellme. “I can hear how they scream, how they laugh.”
Virginia Johnson
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