NOT JUST FOR ME, BUT 4 U
Photo exhibition by photographer and surrealist artist, Gil Starks. Coming Essence Festival weekend in July 2025.
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Brand Vision
This is more than a photo exhibit — it’s a love letter.
At ‘Not Just For Me, But 4 U’, photography blooms in the unexpected. Nestled inside the walls of a flower shop, this curated experience will blend the grit of street life, the intimacy of portraiture, and the dream-state of surrealism. Every image is a bouquet — not just celebrating the artist's journey, but honoring the viewer, the subject, the community.
This exhibit reclaims the narrative of giving yourself flowers by extending the gesture outward: You are seen. You are honored. You are part of this.
Whether it’s the raw power of a moment on the street, the vulnerability of a face in frame, or a surreal visual that twists reality into poetry, each photo is both a gift to the self and an offering to others.
This is where resilience meets romance. Grit meets grace. And hard work finally smells like roses.
This really isn’t just for me, but it’s for you too. Welcome to the garden.