CHROMA 2025 Ignites Miami Art Week with Live Art, Rhythm, and Vital Impulses
A color-charged opening at Lucid Design District blends live painting by Kevin M. Fletcher, a performance by Dholi Ram, and works by 22 international artists.
Miami, FL…November 4, 2025… As Miami anticipates the arrival of Art Basel Miami Beach, Lucid Design District will launch CHROMA 2025: Vital Impulses in Contemporary Art with an immersive, color-driven opening reception on Wednesday, December 3, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Guests will enjoy light bites, wine, and a vibrant evening featuring live painting by Kevin M. Fletcher and a percussion performance by Dholi Ram, whose high-energy rhythms will transform Lucid’s main gallery into a multisensory experience.
The event is FREE with RSVP via Eventbrite and open to all.
Kevin M. Fletcher: The Lunar Dream and the Art of Connection
Participating artist Kevin M. Fletcher debuts The Lunar Dream, a new portrait series exploring perception, rhythm, and emotional presence through the phases of the moon. His layered technique and geometric composition invite viewers to reflect on identity and transformation. During the reception, Fletcher will complete the final work in the series—painting live in Lucid’s main atrium.
Interactive Participation: Select guests will be invited to add subtle marks to the background layer of the painting—becoming part of the work itself in a guided and respectful way. This will offer a personal photo opportunity for visitors to pose with the canvas, feel engaged with the art experience, and foster a connection with both the art and the gallery.
“My paintings evolve through participation and perception,” says Fletcher. “When viewers contribute, even with a single brushstroke, the work becomes a living reflection of connection.”
Global Rhythm by Dholi Ram
Internationally recognized performer Dholi Ram will bring his high-energy fusion of DJing and live percussion to the opening. Known for blending global rhythms with contemporary electronic beats, Dholi transforms every event into a dynamic, multisensory experience. His seamless mix of drum patterns, digital sound, and crowd engagement bridges cultures and tempos—echoing CHROMA’s theme of vitality and instinctual artistic impulse.
An Accessible Art Experience in the Design District
Throughout the reception, visitors can explore Lucid’s eight solo-curio spaces, meet many of the 22 participating artists, and engage with curator Graciela Montich and gallery owner Payal Tak, both exhibiting their own works.
Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, Lucid provides a convenient and visually striking destination during Miami Art Week—just steps from Museum Garage and within walking distance of major art and design venues.
“CHROMA is more than an exhibition—it’s a movement of artists supporting artists,” says Payal Tak, owner of Lucid Design District and participating artist. “Our goal has always been to create a space that feels inclusive and inspiring, where people can connect through the universal language of art. Every year we see new faces, new ideas, and a renewed sense of community that keeps CHROMA alive.”
To continue the excitement of Miami Art Week, Lucid will host a VIP event on December 5—details to be announced.
Exhibition Details
CHROMA 2025: Vital Impulses in Contemporary Art
Exhibition Dates: December 3–17, 2025
Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 3 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Lucid Design District | 10 NE 41st Street, Miami, FL 33137
FREE with RSVP on Eventbrite
Website: luciddesigndistrict.com | @LucidDesignDistrict
Participating Artists:
Cari Cohen (Miami), Carina Adur (Argentina), Debora Levy (San Diego), Graciela Durand Pauli (Argentina), Graciela Montich (Argentina), Gustavo Miranda (Miami), Heather Lynn (Bethesda), Kevin M. Fletcher (Miami), Mauro Arbiza (Uruguay), Miriam Marchese (Argentina), Monica Wallis (Miami), Mulata Von Kindy (Australia), Nadine Vogel (Folly Beach), Patricia Calero (Venezuela/Miami), Payal Tak (Miami), Robert Frankel (Chicago), Sandra de Souza (Peru/Miami), Sariah Sami Najam (Washington, D.C.), Sebastian de la Paz (Ecuador/Miami), Shayla Manee (Falls Church), Vanessa Gilbert (Canada), and Dhilan Tak (Miami).
About Lucid Design District
Founded by Payal Tak in 2021 and located at 10 NE 41st Street, Lucid Design District debuted as a gallery during Art Basel 2022. The space has since become a cornerstone of the Miami Design District’s art scene. Featuring 8 solo-curio spaces, an expansive reception gallery, and an outdoor installation wall, Lucid is dedicated to showcasing bold voices across all career stages. CHROMA continues to be its flagship exhibition during Miami Art Week.
“After retiring from a high intensity career in technology five years ago I traded corporate America for an art gallery,” comments Payal Tak. “My mission was simple – to make available an easily accessible wall space for artists in a prime location. CHROMA continues to attract thousands of visitors during Art Week and Lucid continues to showcase the artists’ creations well into the following year, making it a very desirable platform for the artists to participate in and for art lovers to discover the undiscovered.”
