Updated to add quotes from the artists from Maven Photo + Film.

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The next time you’re flying in or out of Ocala’s International Airport, the artwork on the walls may catch your eye.

A new exhibit called Wanderlust showcases Florida’s natural beauty and landscapes.

“Neon Nights” is the name of one of the images in the Wanderlust exhibit now on display at the Ocala International Airport. Courtesy: Maven Photo + Film via City of Ocala

A series of landscape photographs by Maven Photo + Film are on display through July 2 at the Ocala airport.

In all, the exhibit is 17 photos printed on metal.

Maven Photo + Film is a commercial photography and videography business founded in 2020 by two professional photographers, Meagan Gumpert and Dave Miller. They say as photographers working in a digital age, it’s especially satisfying to see their work in print.

The duo has snapped thousands and thousands of photos so how narrowing their collection down to just 17 had to be a bit of a challenge.

“Travel is a huge part of our lives! When we were invited to exhibit our photos at the Ocala Airport, we knew we had images that would be great for this location,” said Gumpert. “We wanted to showcase some of the beautiful locations we’ve visited, so we narrowed down our collection to trips we’ve taken in the past 2 years.”

That love of travel inspired the name of the exhibit.

“‘Wanderlust’ is defined as ‘a strong desire to travel,'” said Miller. “We hope this exhibit inspires the viewer to explore locations both near and far.”

The photos will be on display until July 2 at Ocala’s airport. This one is called “Heart of Ocala.” Courtesy: Maven Photo + Film via City of Ocala

The exhibit is part of Ocala’s art in city spaces initiative. The city accepts applications from artists for work to be displayed in one of six public spaces.

  • City Hall (1st and 2nd Floor Lobbies), 110 SE Watula Ave.
  • Recreation and Parks Administration Building (Conference Room)
  • Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 828 NE Eighth Ave.
  • Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Ave.
  • Ocala International Airport, 1770 SW 60th Ave.
  • Ocala City Clerk’s Office, 110 SE Watula Ave.

Artwork is displayed for six months. If you’re interested in purchasing any of the works after the exhibit’s run, contact the Gumpert and Miller at hello@MavenPhotoandFilm to inquire about purchasing.

To apply to have your work featured in one of the city spaces, click here.