ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. —Nicke Reale is looking over pieces for his upcoming group show “Faces of Addiction” at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.

What You Need To Know

  • A new exhibit is open from January 10 through February 9
  • The artist hopes to spread hope for those suffering with addiction

  • The display is called the Faces of Addiction Exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center

The focus is on an honest interpretation of people’s experience with addiction.

Reale gave about 50 artists a hand-carved head and carte blanche on its treatment.

Reale is committed to honor his family. In his faces he sees a brother he lost and a niece he is trying to help.

“The biggest problem with my niece is every time she would fall off the wagon, she would feel useless and worthless,” said Reale. “And at some point, she didn’t want to find her way back. And I want to put a stop to that.”

He said that he hopes his work can bring others hope.

The Fine Arts Center is open on January 17 at 6 p.m. for a discussion and reception with the artist.