Jacksonville Quilt Show—Artful Fabric Creations
Today’s quilts are works of art, as appropriate on the wall as on a bed or as a pop of intrigue in the living room. Contemporary fabric artists have embraced the traditions of the past, created new patterns, found new techniques to express themselves in diverse ways, and incorporated a full spectrum of options to yield stunning outcomes.
Kara Walker: Cut to the Quick
Kara Walker (b. 1969) is an American contemporary artist, best known for her massive installations of cut paper silhouette tableaux. Her striking silhouette cutouts fill entire walls with imagery that is at first beautiful, then on closer inspection tell a story of deep trauma, hurt, and exploitation. She employs a medium that has traditionally been used by the white elite to depict docile, pleasant scenes and turns it on its head to depict the other side of history—a side that is less palatable, often painful, and frequently left out.
Marcom: Marketing Communications Projects 2022
Marketing communications is one of the most evident marriages of art and business in our day-to-day lives. So, the decision to create an annual Marcom issue was an easy one.
The Florida Art Collection Spans Two Florida Museums
The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida (UF) is presenting a new exhibition, “Painting St. Augustine: Selections from the Samuel H. and Roberta T. Vickers Collection,” at the Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum in St. Augustine, Florida. The exhibition, featuring works by more than 20 artists who captured vibrant landscapes and city views of St. Augustine opened May 13, 2022, and will be on view through May of 2023.
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