- March 24, 2026
A new solo exhibition featuring artist J.J. Graham is drawing attention from art lovers across the region, with “New Paintings from an Untamed Hill” now on display at Galerie Elan in Daytona Beach through March 28.
The exhibit showcases Graham’s large-scale and expressive works, including “The Phoenix and the Dove,” a piece measuring 84 inches wide by 60 inches tall. Graham said he is drawn to painting on a scale that immerses the viewer.
“I love the feeling of being able to paint a picture that when you’re close, you can almost not see out of the edges of it,” he said, adding that viewers often “get lost in it.”
Galerie Elan founder Gregory Graham Grant praised the storytelling within Graham’s work, describing the artist as “a magnificent visual storyteller.” He noted that each piece invites the viewer into the narrative, saying, “We’re involved whether we like it or not.”
The exhibition also reflects Graham’s evolving creative process, with works like “An Existentialist Top Hat” demonstrating how pieces transform before being finalized.
Art enthusiasts still have time to experience the exhibit in person, with 6-9 p.m. March 28 marking the final day of the show, at 248 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach.
