Where in central Ohio do you find the largest collection of contemporary art by local artists? It’s all on display at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

This is such a fabulous and fun surprise because,  whether you’re local or visiting from out of town, it shows off the incredible talent of local artists and gives people something interesting to see in an unexpected place. 

There were several pieces that grabbed my attention but I especially liked this one of the Drexel Theater in Bexley, Ohio. It’s a large mosaic tile piece made of LEGO by Amanda Cook and Alexander Jeney.

The colors and realism are striking enough that it called my name from across the hallway. I had to cut through a busy crowd of people going in all different directions and none of them appeared to be looking at the art.

I got to thinking later about how people who are too busy and preoccupied to notice their surroundings are the ones who desperately need some art in their lives. It’s interesting and can be beautiful and thought provoking.

I am grateful to be the weirdo cutting through the masses to gush at the things those crowds don’t even notice.