BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), in partnership with the Broward Cultural Division, is pleased to announce the launching of its newest exhibition space in Terminal 1 with an exhibit by South Florida artist Jay Bellicchi aka "Remote." Bellicchi is an American artist, designer, and sculptor based in Miami. 

His artwork, "This Present Moment," is an immersive exhibition that uses geometry to create special perceptions with lines and color to draw viewers into an experiential art dimension. Bellicchi draws long, thin structure lines throughout the space, encouraging viewers to visually follow them and discover new details in the work, much like following a travel line on a map from one location to another.

"Over the years, my love for both graffiti and graphic design has shaped my unique style, which I've coined 'abstract geometric,'" says Bellicchi. "For my installation at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, I've envisioned a dynamic experience that captures the essence of travel itself. Just as journeys can be a mix of planned routes and spontaneous discoveries, my artwork marries free-flowing abstraction with the order of geometry. This fusion mirrors the excitement of setting out into the unknown."

The post-security exhibit in Terminal 1, Concourse C, will be on display until January 15. Approximately 8,530 passengers travel through this concourse daily. The new gallery is a temporary space dedicated to immersive installation art experiences that are engaging and inviting for airport visitors. The exhibits are designed and installed by South Florida artists and rotate biannually. An Artist Selection Panel chose the artists on the exhibit roster through a competitive process. This public art project is a partnership between FLL and the Cultural Division's Public Art & Design Program.
 

"We hope that art exhibits like these allow passengers to experience the cultural richness of our community while promoting our local artists by sharing their work with hundreds of thousands of passengers," said Mark Gale, FLL CEO/Director of Aviation. 

To view a video of Bellicchi's artwork at FLL, visit the airport's YouTube or Instagram social media pages. 

About Broward's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, FLL generated $37.5 billion in economic activity annually and nearly 18,000 direct, local jobs. In 2022, the airport served nearly 31.7 million passengers. FLL is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The Aviation Department, FLL's operator, is a self-supporting agency of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners that does not rely on local tax dollars for operations and capital improvements. The department also operates North Perry Airport, a general aviation facility for private and charter aircraft operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport programs and services, follow us on X, like us on Facebook, or visit fll.net.
 

About Broward County Cultural Division
The Broward Cultural Division advances arts and culture throughout greater Fort Lauderdale by investing in the creative sector and providing capacity-building opportunities for artists, organizations, and creative talent through events and activities that fuel Broward's creative infrastructure. The Cultural Division includes the county's Public Art & Design program, as well as grant programs that provide over $6 million in annual support for Broward-based cultural organizations and artists, and it engages the community in education and advocacy initiatives. For more information on programs, grants, calls-to-artists, and more, visit @BrowardArts on Instagram, Facebook, or online at Broward.org/Arts.
 

October 20, 2023

MEDIA CONTACTS: Arlene Satchell, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
954-359-6116
asatchell@broward.org 

Meredith Clements, Marketing Director
Broward Cultural Division
954-357-7463
mclements@broward.org