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“Yanesha Mask” by Jean Lijoi

2015 Collection 3: 3rd Place Winner – Jean Lioji Jacksonville beach artist and 3rd Place Winner of The Square,Jean Lijoi, gives us a tour of her home studio where she creates works inspired by her artist residencies. [divider/ ] Artist: Jean Lijoi Genre: Painting Bio: My work is representational, figurative and emotionally charged my images speak of life and relationships …

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“A Storm of Hearts” by Robert Grinsell

A Storm of Hearts by Robert Grinsell A storm of hearts breezes through. Tempestuous, yet honest, There is no room for error,   Or second guesses…   Or apologies. Time has been wasted trying to figure out the Whys,   How Comes, What Ifs, or Who Elses. There is no point on recollecting what has transpired, But rather… we are at   What Now? …

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“Too Many Miracles” by James G. McCully, MD

TOO MANY MIRACLES: An essay by James G. McCully, MD In the middle ages, many people believed that beyond the clouds and the moon there was a solid black roof over the sky. This roof was the outer limit of the world where we lived on “the firmament.” Outside this roof over the firmament was everywhere a brilliant white light. …

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“Tiananmen Square” by Bryant Rollins

Artist: Bryant Rollins Genre: Painting Bio: I have no formal training as an artist. I am a writer, published author, diversity consultant and entrepreneur. I’ve lived in Jacksonville for 16 years. Former Editor with The New York Times, Author of three books. Currently CEO of StetsonRollins Consulting in Jacksonville, a business I run with my wife Shirley Stetson. Piece: Tiananmen …

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“Lucreaty Tapestry” by Rachel de Cuba

Artist: Rachel de Cuba Genre: Other Bio: I create works of handmade crafts such as embroidery and quilting in traditional styles while fusing narratives to illustrate the rich heritage and culture of the South. Working with the stories and legacies of women’s activism as well as leadership in craft I push to reignite their names in the viewers present day, …