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 …
