Artist: Imsung Hahn Genre: Painting Bio: I have been living in Jacksonville for ten years since my marriage. Born Imsung Jung in Seoul South Korea, and received my BFA and worked in mixed media and as a teacher there for 26 years; exhibiting more than 100 times. My paintings are inspired by the harmony of God’s natural places and reflect …
Tuesday, April 26TH
Name: Erika Y. Title: Yes? No? Grade: 3rd
Name: Chloe L. Title: The Eiffel Tower Moves To Egypt Grade: 2nd
Name: Alex P. Title: Time Square Alligator Rider Grade: 1st
Name: Myka D. Title: Six Little Dolphins Grade: K-5
Artist: Dixie Murphy Genre: Other Bio: Resident of Riverside, attended Terry Parker High School. I create jewelry from metallic clay which is fine silver or enriched sterling after firing in a kiln. All hand formed, not cast or molded. I like to include glass, faceted gems, polished stone. I’m a member of Jacksonville Gem and MineralSociety and enjoy teaching classes …
Artist: Michelle Bianchi Genre: Other Bio: I was a casualty of the economy…. I started enjoying assembling and upcycling jewelry that would have otherwise seen it’s last days. Painter gone rogue into jewelry upcycling due to health issues. Jewelry has been the prefered medium because of it’s easier mobility and shipping. I started my online store which features my handmade …
Artist: Kate Merrick Genre: Painting Bio: Nature and color rule my life. I am an active gardener, cyclist, yoga enthusiast, beach lover, and involved grandmother. Drawing and painting are a part of me and my compulsion to create. I still feel like I have just begun. Piece: Intracoastal Green Piece Description: Pastel is a good, portable medium to attempt to …
Artist: Patrick Rose Genre: Music Bio: Patrick A. Rose (ASCAP ARTIST) Pat got his first piano at age 7 and his first guitar at age 11. He formed his first band at age 14 in Savannah, Ga. He performs as a solo singer/guitarist, and with the band “Mid-Life Crisis” (www.mif-lifecrisis.net). He has performed throughout the southeast, and owns Rose Recording …
Artist: Heather and Holly Blanton Genre: Painting Bio: We are twin artists,originally from Jacksonville, Florida. This is a collaborate piece done by us recently. Holly is an abstract and realist painter and Heather specializes in sports themed works. Their work can be seen at Stellers Gallery and the Beaches History Museum in Jacksonville Beach. Their websites are www.hollyblantonart.com and www.heatherblanton.com. …
Name:Sabrina S. Title: The T-Rex That Couldn’t Roar Grade: 3rd
Name: Abigail E. Title: Panda Girl Grade: 2nd
Name: Aiden D. Title: The Dinosaurs and the Meteor Grade: 1st
Name: Niya S. Title: Time-out! For Mommy Grade: K-5
Artist: Lynette Walther Genre: Sculpture Bio: I am an artist, writer and photographer and a retired college educator (journalism/graphic design). Through my travels I have combed beaches on many continents and the result is a trove of seagrass and vintage china shards which I recycle and fashion into “Arti-facts,” fanciful sea creatures — starfish, mermaids and seahorses. Piece: East Piece …
Artist: Wayne Morgan Genre: Photography Bio: I started taking pictures in 1999 after having heart issues which required a pacemaker. I was thirty five years old. Since then I have published five coffeetable books with my nature/scenic photographs. Satilla Solitude, Kase For The Environment, Satilla Solitude 2nd Edition, Okefenokee Swamp – Wild & Natural, and Zirkle To Alaska – My …
Artist: Garrett Corfield Genre: Painting Bio: I work in many mediums including oils, acrylics, ink, pen, and pencil. I love painting landscapes, but recently my favorite has been psychedelic art. Piece: The Summoner’s Gem Piece Description: This piece started out as an oil landscape, but I got bored and decided to give it a trippy twist. Web: Garrett Corfield – …
Artist: Rade Stjepanovic Genre: Other Bio: My name is Rade Stjepanovic, and I am a highly motivated graphic-web designer from Jacksonville, Florida. Piece: wjct banner Piece Description: Each letter (wjct) has a story behind it. They describe Jacksonville and WJCT as well. Web: Rade Stjepanovic – Website Rade Stjepanovic – Facebook Rade Stjepanovic – Twitter Rade Stjepanovic – Behance
Artist: Amy Traver Genre: Painting Bio: I think art should make you happy. I think you should smile or cry when you look at a painting or drawing. That means it moves you. I am a self-taught artist, I have always drawn or painted but never really “put them out there” until recently, when my best friend said I should …
Name: Kaileah K. Title: Annie & Ava: The Mystery of the Haunted House Grade: 3rd
Name: Charlotte J. Title: When My Brother Laughsl Grade: 2nd
Artist: Abby Howard Murphy Genre: Painting Bio: In my youth, I created gifts of handmade painted ornaments and stage designs. As an adult, I create children’s murals and even converted offices to NYC streets and underwater kingdoms. Jacksonville’s trees and glorious seascapes impressed us when work transferred us here in 1996. I have returned to canvas with acrylic and oil …
Name: Sophia A. Title: Super Animals Grade: 1st
Artist: Sherri Lewis-Seals Genre: Painting Bio: I am currently working in Pastels. I absolutely love the colors and the vibrancy of this medium. I am a Jacksonville native, a graduate of JU, happily married for 18 years, and I worked for over 31 years in IT. Now I have returned to my first love of Art. I am fortunate to …
Name: Luci D. Title: The Princess & the Dragon Grade: K-5
Artist: Kate Garcia Rouh Genre: Sculpture Bio: Kate Garcia Rouh & Kenny Rouh are RouxArt. Kate is an Art Teacher for 20+ years and a lifelong Artist. Kenny is retired from Crowley Maritime. Together they make impacting mosaic art. Kate’s genesis project was “100th Anniversary Mosaic” with her students at West Riverside School. Since One Spark 2013, RouxArt has completed …
Name: Alexiya C. Title: Remembering Mother Grade: 3rd
Name: Olivia R. Title: Super Noodle Grade: 2nd
Name: Nishi S. Title: If I Could Fly With Time! Grade: 1st
Name: Lilah K. Title: The Three Little Cats Grade: K-5
Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Presents Special Screening & Panel Discussion of Independent Lens’ The Armor of Light, An Exploration of Faith To Fight Gun Violence Documentary and Panel Feature Lucy McBath, Mother of Shooting Victim Jordan Davis (Jacksonville, FL, April 7, 2016); Join WJCT on April 26 at …
GARDEN SPAGHETTI HOUSE by Lucy Cortese Sepia-colored images on the wrinkled photo dissolve the faded smiles and blurred features of my parents proud Italian immigrants standing in front of their new establishment first-time restaurant owners Garden Spaghetti House the sign above their heads in bold letters Garden literal translation for Giardino a word that stumbles and mumbles euphemism bastardization of …
Artist: Viktor Lazarev Genre: Painting Bio: About Viktor Lazarev… Was born (Kazakhstan,USSR)… daycare… all schools… university(civil engineering diploma)… work… ‘revolutions’, removals(migrations)… Became an artist(or being one before,or not at all, you’re the judge!),self… live in JAX.FLA.USA… and still alive. Thank you (for your visit and a positive thoughts). Cheers. With Love. Vic Contact: lazarevv@bellsouth.net Piece: Jax.Fla. Piece Description: “Jax.Fla.”-original art …
Artist: John Taddia Genre: Painting Bio: I am a 65 year old male. Married with 2 daughters 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. I love to paint and draw. My dream in life was always to succeed in art. I would still love for that to happen. Piece: Pear with cherries Piece Description: This is a water color on 80lb …
Artist: “Doc” (John) Fabiano Genre: Other Bio: Doc Fabiano, has been a Jacksonville resident since 1978 and an artist, writer, cook, fisherman, and sailor most of his life. Growing up in a maritime community and settling in the lower latitudes, Doc has caught, consumed, or released most of his subjects. The present work is a progression that began while he …
