In their own words: Jax by Jax Literary Festival Debuts
As writer Heather Peters was reading her short story “Pop-Tarts for Hitchhikers” she was desperately hoping she didn’t mess up or pass out during the recent Jax by Jax literary festival. She didn’t. She started and stopped at the appropriate times, waiting for the laughter to come. And come it did. At times, she even giggled at her own wit. Peters was one of the many writers showcased at Jax by Jax, which encapsulated and catalyzed...
Through the Lens of History
Local fine art photographer Mary Atwood’s new book captures the images and stories of historic North Florida homes When Jacksonville photographer Mary Atwood visited Dudley Farm in Newberry, Florida, she was transported back to her favorite chilldhood spot —her grandfather’s farm and its log home. In this state of reverie, she captured an image at Dudley Farm that she titled Comfort, and thus began her photographic series of historic...
Shapes and Lines
Finding geometry in Jacksonville’s sculptural explosion Have you noticed the recent explosion of sculptural art installations in Jacksonville? From the recent exhibition at J. Johnson Gallery featuring local artist Dolf James, and the new Sculpture Walk Jax in Downtown, to the sculpture installation at the Jacksonville Zoo, there are many new pieces – from whimsical to thought-provoking – spread all over town. Then, of course,...
Rothko to Richter
Mark-Making in Abstract Painting from the Collection of Preston H. Haskell An exciting collection of mid-20th Century art will be highlighted this spring at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. Rothko to Richter: Mark-Making in Abstract Painting from the Collection of Preston H. Haskell, organized by the Princeton University Art Museum, will be on display January 30 through April 22. Highlighting one of the most active periods of...
WHITE
Often seen as neutral, as background, or even as the absence of color, white emerges time and time again as a coconspirator in some of the most revolutionary works of the modern and contemporary period. WHITE charts the pivotal role of this under-explored protagonist in the making of contemporary art history at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, a cultural resource of the University of North Florida. The exhibition focuses...
Black | White
J. Johnson Gallery begins the new year with Black | White, an exhibition of works by over FIFTEEN artists in a variety of mediums. In contrast to the Jacksonville Beach gallery’s previous show, which presented work by younger artists, Black | White centers on paintings, prints, photographs, and sculptures created by artists who have been significant in shaping the contemporary art scene for decades. The opening reception on...
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