Inventor turned prolific artist exhibiting at Historical Society Gallery


By Judy Wilson | Associate Editor

Deerfield Beach – There are several unique features of the art show opening here, Jan. 6 at  the Historical Society Cultural Center, 84 SE 4 Ave.

This piece depicting the Hillsboro Drawbridge with Floating Manatee was created specifically for the Cultural Center exhibit and will be auctioned off during the show, with all proceeds going to the Deerfield Beach Historical Society. [Courtesy]

First there is a mixed media giclee with oils of the Hillsboro Bridge, created by artist Stephen Shooster, that will be auctioned off during the show with proceeds donated to the Society.

Then there is the 24-karat gold frame donated by Max Munn, owner of Munn Frameworks in Pompano Beach, who specializes in reproducing antique moldings.

And finally, there is the kimono that will be worn at the show made from fabric of the same design as Shooster’s painting which he has entitled “Hillsboro Drawbridge with Floating Manatee.”

Although Shooster works in many mediums using many subjects, this show is all about landscapes, the most plentiful of all his creative efforts. “There will be six major pieces and a lot of little ones,” he said this week, “as well as the piece created for the show.”’

Until recently, Shooster’s work could only be viewed in private showings. But his newest designs – Bugs – are now on exhibit at the Mills Art Gallery in Orlando. The brilliantly-colored designs are whipped up in minutes, Shooster said, like warmup exercises for a singer.

He signs his work as Shoosty, a brand name he developed especially for his paintings, where color and shape play major roles. Shooster said he is inspired by the works of Chagall, Matisse, Gauguin and Picasso. Besides his landscapes, Shooster has a portfolio of fanciful bonsai drawings, buildings, Asian motifs and portraits.

A multi-faceted creative, Shooster enjoyed a successful corporate career inventing software that is used by all call centers today. He sold the company he founded, Global Response, in 2019. He is also the owner of a publishing company, a gallery displaying luxury products and clothing, and Shoosty and Company Creative Services.

The “Shoosty Show” will be in the Cultural Center Gallery through Feb. 25. Friday’s reception begins at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Admission to the gallery is free and is open to the public Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

This article has been updated. It was previously misstated that Stephen Shooster is the current owner of Global Response. 

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