Dean Gioia (pronounced Joya) lives in Tallahassee, Florida, and is well-known in that region for his ethereal landscapes and nocturnes. Mr. Gioia has exhibited widely in the southeast in a career that spans three decades. He holds a B.E.A. from Florida State University. He is a Florida Fellowship recipient and his work may be seen in over 1,000 public and private collections, including the Florida Musem of Natural History and Science, IBM, Barnett Bank, Florida State University, and the City of Tallahassee. He is particularly concerned with the interpretation of light and atmosphere. His paintings incorporate these elements "to bring the viewer to a moment where perhaps a glimpse beyond the veil of normal waking consciousness is possible".