Sound & Vision is a semi-regular feature that examines how music influences Northeast Florida artists. Accompanying playlists for each Sound & Vision feature can be found on JME’s spotify channel. The future is ultimately resolute, carved into an unknowable stone. Regardless of our actions, desires, fears, or even the advent of providence and fate, if we are lucky to see it the …
Jax Resident and Videographer Richard Borders Illuminated the ‘60s Rock Scene and Beyond
The world has grown a little darker with the recent passing of Richard Borders. For more than a half century, the Northeast Florida resident was a proud member (and storied survivor) of the mid-20th-century counterculture. A childhood fan of the phantasmagoric and horror films, Borders was a pioneering artist who worked in the nascent psychedelic light shows of the 1960s, …
French artist, and Art Camp host, Lucas Beaufort Shares the Music that Fuels his Practice
A playlist of peace, love, understanding and Radiohead
Sound & Vision is a semi-regular feature that examines how music fuels and inspires creativity. Accompanying playlists for each Sound & Vision feature can be found on JME’s spotify channel. Birds loom large in popular music. From The Trashmen’s puerile “Surfin’ Bird” to Leonard Cohen’s fortifying “Bird on a Wire” to the inventive R&B of Prince’s “When Doves Cry” to Skynyrd’s anthemic …
Sound & Vision | Jax visual artist Sheila Goloborotko shares the music that fuels her practice
Jax multimedia artist shares a playlist of Brazilian pop, Argentinian rock and Billie Eilish
Sound & Vision is a semi-regular feature that examines how music influences Northeast Florida artists. Accompanying playlists for each Sound & Vision feature can be found on JME’s spotify channel. Creativity, activism, community and a surrender to the Other converge in the work of Sheila Goloborotko. The Brazilian visual artist and educator makes multimedia pieces that she describes, in part, “as a …
Sound & Vision | Visual artist Tony Rodrigues curates a playlist for his new exhibit ‘Flex Deficit’
The Black Angels, Can, Woody Guthrie, Gil Scott-Heron, Fela Kuti, Run the Jewels and more fuel Tony Rodrigues' work
Sound & Vision is a semi-regular feature that examines how music influences Northeast Florida artists. Accompanying playlists for each Sound & Vision feature can be found on JME’s spotify channel. During these groaning opening decades of the 21st century, it can feel like we are all living on borrowed time. Or maybe time on loan with the lowest possible APR financing. Celebillionaires …
Sound & Vision | Visual artist Overstreet Ducasse curates a sonic palette mix
R.E.M., Steely Dan, Wu-Tang Clan inspire Ducasse's latest output
Sound & Vision is a semi-regular feature that examines how music influences Northeast Florida artists. Accompanying playlists for each Sound & Vision feature can be found on JME’s spotify channel. Overstreet Ducasse taps into the realm of signifiers and symbols to create paintings that merge the political with the cryptic. Mixed-media works feature the human body suspended over shooting range …
“Moon Feels” by Ether Chambles
2016 Collection 2: 1st Place Winner – Ether Chambles Local singer/songwriter and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Ether Chambles, performs her song, “Downtime”. [divider/] Artist: Ether Chambles Genre: Music Bio: Chantalle Johnson, who performs as Ether Chambles, is a Jacksonville, FL, native and producer-vocalist who integrates hazy synths and heavy beats to create backdrops for lyrics inspired by poetry …
Ursula Joseph
Growing up, Ursula Joseph didn’t play with dolls. Instead she played with her older brother’s toys. She soon found an interest in art and later earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After seeing an artist using polymer clay to create jewelry, she began sculpting life-like dolls using polymer clay.
“Faith” by Ursula Joseph
2016 Collection 1: 2nd Place Winner – Ursula Joseph Local sculptor and 2nd Place Winner of The Square,Ursula Joseph, sculpts realistic dolls using polymer clay. [divider/ ] Artist: Ursula Joseph Genre: Sculpture Bio: My name is Ursula, I live in Flagler County, i work as a Mechanical Engineer and professional doll sculptor. I also paint and currently published my first …
“untitled” by David Hill
Artist: David Hill Genre: Painting Bio: I’m 58 years old I am been painting for 18 months I am self-taught and make my own canvases and frames. Piece: untitled Piece Description: It’s a scene with a mama wolf and her three pups. Dened up in a forest scene in the winter.
“Tree of Life” by Emily Blue
Artist: Emily Blue Genre: Painting Bio: Recent transplant from ATL, loving living in the thriving art community on Amelia Island. Hoping to further my career and one day thrive as an artist in the north Florida community. Former pigeon wrangler & whitewater photographer extraordinaire, I have held more jobs than boyfriends, always searching for my next inspiration… Piece: Tree of …
“Sunrise at St George Island” by Gary Mahan
Artist: Gary Mahan Genre: Painting Bio: A retired architect, now full time artist painting in watercolor, acrylics and oils. Piece: Sunrise at St George Island Piece Description: Acrylic on streched canvas- 16″ x 20″
“The Verdict” by Moliere Dimanche
Artist: Moliere Dimanche Genre: Painting Bio: After serving 8 1/2 years in Florida State prisons, mostly in confinement, I am now a student at Florida School of the Arts on a full scholarship. My work submitted to you represents my time spent incarcerated, making the most of a bad situation. I draw things that have meaning to me with humor …
“Blue Shutter and Bananas” by Wendy Tatter
Artist: Wendy Tatter Genre: Painting Bio: I am an artist from Saint Augustine, Florida. I work with wax and dyes to create my paintings. Using layer after layer of beeswax and paraffin , alternating with cold water dyes, my paintings emerge. I was a gallery owner downtown in Saint Augustine for 7 years, then on Saint Augustine Beach for 2 …
“At Butchart Gardens” by Frank Martinez
Artist: Frank Martinez Genre: Other Bio: I have been a visual artist for many years. Seeking to avoid falling in a specific style I try to create ever different compositions. I often incorporate elements of different areas of study and exploration that may interest me at the time. Piece: At Butchart Gardens Piece Description: Deconstruction of a panorama while at …
“Easter” by Roselynn Imbleau
Artist: Roselynn Imbleau Genre: Painting Bio: Heart driven artist. I work in oil, work from emotion and memory, and from small moments distilled from life. Currently, I am a VAMFA candidate at JU, and I live in Ponte Vedra. My work has been exhibited in North & South Carolina and recently at Alexander Brest Gallery in Jacksonville, Florida. Piece: Easter …
“A la Vincent” by Viktor Lazarev
Artist: Viktor Lazarev Genre: Painting Bio: Was born last century as a human (I mean not as a “robot” or out of the galaxy alien etc.), and have the same feelings as you have. Love my family, wife and kids, house, and city where I live (Jax,Fla,USA). God is Love! Love you people. Vic. Piece: A la Vincent Piece Description: …
“BUTTERFLY” by Andre’ Keeley
Artist: Andre’ Keeley Genre: Other Bio: I am semi- retired clergy with a interest in graphic arts, poetry, literary arts, jogging, music and travel. Recently published author of the book entitled “Forgiving The Father I Never Knew.” – (A Journey To Peace). Piece: BUTTERFLY Piece Description: The work represents the transforming qualities of unity and peace. Web: Andre’ Keeley – …
“Florida Oaks” by Laura Colomb
Artist: Laura Colomb Genre: Painting Bio: For the last 7 years I’ve been an outsider looking in on Florida. The heat, the swamps, the humidity and the bugs have been like a foreign planet I’ve somehow landed on. The density of these forests, with the ominous rustle of creatures moving close next to you, but which you can’t see, create …
“Vincent Van Skelly” by Marie Marfia
Artist: Marie Marfia Genre: Painting Bio: My name is Marie Marfia and I am a pastel artist living in Florida. If you’re looking for art featuring skeletons, you’ve come to the right place. I like to paint skeletons as tourists capering on and around famous landmarks, as figures dancing on the beach or as substitutes for people in classic works …
“Fascination” by Abby Howard Murphy
Artist: Abby Howard Murphy Genre: Painting Bio: Lifelong artist and photographer, Abby’s work includes murals for the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village and Timucuan Parks Foundation; SJRWMD watershed education illustrations; sets for theater productions at Stanton HS and DBC; publication designs as well as an occasional show. Working to preserve and advocate special places, her paintings celebrate the natural world. Piece: …
“Sirens of Sado” by Shoot the Pier
Artist: Shoot the Pier Genre: Music Bio: Shoot the Pier is a local father/daughter band who writes, plays, records and produces original instrumental surf music at our home in San Marco. Our music gets airplay on CA college stations and has been used in movies and commercials. Support Local Artists! Piece: Sirens of Sado Piece Description: Inspiration came from the …
“Various” by Arvid Smith
Artist: Arvid Smith Genre: Music Bio: Perfoming a blend of original compositions as well fusionist treatments of traditional music. Piece: Various Piece Description: Wood & Wire
“Luminescent” by Rachael Harbert
Artist: Rachael Harbert Genre: Painting Bio: I was raised in Jacksonville and attended JU on a full academic scholarship. Although I’ve been artistic since I was a child (just ask my parents!), I took some formal art classes at JU while I was earning an honors degree in Economics and Spanish. Once I had my degree, I decided to earn …
“Eye of The Dragon” by Mark Wilson
Artist: Mark Wilson Genre: Photography Bio: Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Mark has been photographing for over 35 years, and completed his studies at the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies in Daytona Beach, Florida. Sensibility of “the precise moment” of time, elements of weather and light are crucial in capturing and conveying the emotion of his subjects. Piece: Eye …
“Zen Blossoms” by Wynelle Bunnell
Artist: Wynelle Bunnell Genre: Painting Bio: I am a longtime resident of Jacksonville with the exception of military orders that took us to other states and even Japan. However, I am home to stay. I love ART….any form of art. I am a potter, floral designer, jewelry designer, and published writer. My current passion is painting with alcohol inks and …
“Gift from Hephaestus” by Kimberly Hanna-Wallis
Artist: Kimberly Hanna-Wallis Genre: Other Bio: Kimberly Hanna Wallis currently lives in Amelia Island, Florida. She was honored as a 2016 Emerging Artist from the Tampa Gasparilla Festival of the Arts and has apprenticed in Portland, OR and on Guernsey in the UK Channel Islands. She focuses on being an ethical and sustainable artist and runs a zero-waste studio; La …
“Marginalized” by Joe O’Hearn
Marginalized by Joe O’Hearn The fringes welcome loners our mumblings churn out works of art crafted in seclusion, where no one ever recites them. Being laughed at reaches my heart stretched to my ankles, my mind recoils I didn’t make myself yet here I am. It stands to reason fitting in is required, my thoughts simply trampled shelter me like …
“When You Came Into My Life” by Bogdan Koul
Artist: Bogdan Koul Genre: Music Bio: My name is Bogdan and I am a single man band musician whose origin leads all the way to Russia. I have been recording music since I was 13 and enjoy writing my own songs. Have had experience in leading multiple bands while being the front man. Piece: When You Came Into My Life …
“Searching for Intelligent Life” by James Smith
Artist: James Smith Genre: Painting Bio: Almost retired hippie and amateur artist; damn Yankee who visited St. Augustine in 2003 and never left. Piece: Searching for Intelligent Life Piece Description: Unsuspecting cow is abducted by visitors
“Objectivity” by Jim Stephens
Artist: Jim Stephens Genre: Music Bio: Born in Los Angeles – moved to Australia for many years – moved from Australia to St Augustine Fl. Rock, jazz, Brazilian music, folk, blues, blue-grass influences in a large catalogue of diverse and original songs Piece: Objectivity Piece Description: The lyrics of this home spun folk song invite the listener to discuss differences …
“Old Post Office in Fernandina Beach” by Ann Wamack
Artist: Ann Wamack Genre: Painting Bio: Ann Wamack lives in North Florida where she draws and paints. Piece: Old Post Office in Fernandina Beach Piece Description: Acrylic painting on art board, measures approximately 16 in (H) by 12 in (W) Web: Ann Wamack – Website Ann Wamack – Facebook
“AN EXPLANATION” by Charles Greene
AN EXPLAINATION By Charles Greene Copyright 2013 Cast of Characters God: Older Male or Female dressed in white. Angel: Slightly younger dressed in white. Close enough friend can say things others might not get away with. Scene Heaven, mostly white, puffy clouds surround to figures. Curtain opens with both actors on stage. Actors can be standing or seated. SCENE I …
“Atlas” by Alfred Johnson III
Atlas by Alfred Johnson III Sacrifice so much in order to protect my masculinity It takes precedence over my humanity… My sanity tilts on its axis The weight of the world robs me of my balance A man that is deeply saddened I have found a brother in the shamed titan Atlas Appearances are getting harder to maintain The sun …
“Queen Esther (Self Portrait)” by Victoria “Mitzy” McKeiver
Artist: Victoria “Mitzy” McKeiver Genre: Painting Bio: I am a native of Jacksonville, Florida and I have always had a passion for exploring faith and spirituality. I attended and graduated from Spelman College with a degree in Psychology and Studio Art. My love for art is driven for my love for spirituality i.e., (I paint and create biblical and angelic …
“200 Steps” by Natalie Mckendree
Artist: Natalie Mckendree Genre: Photography Bio: Photography is my passion and I look at everything from a different point of view. Piece: 200 Steps Piece Description: Beautiful Day in St. Augustine!
