Introducing
Community Thread
Thursday, May 19
at 8PM on WJCT-TV
“It’s Complicated” by Crystal Paris
Artist: Crystal Paris Genre: Spoken Word Bio: Crystal Paris is a poetic writer and storyteller who listens to the stories life has to tell. She then marries pen with paper in a union of reflection and thought provoking poetry. Crystal is the daughter of Mary and a kindred to the world. Her work embodies topics on life, love, joy, pain, …
“Roots of the Future” by Pamela Bell
Artist: Pamela Bell Genre: Painting Bio: I have recently started my journey of being an artist after retiring from UNF. Piece: Roots of the Future Piece Description: This piece shows the past influencing the future and the new chapters that lay ahead over time.
“Everybody In” by Marjorie Price
Artist:Marjorie Price Genre: Painting Bio: I grew up in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. A painter all my life, I have worked in all mediums; the style of my painting has moved between abstract and representational. In 2014, I moved to Atlantic Beach where I continue to work as a writer and painter. Piece: Everybody In (from the Bathers …
“Dude Knee Bending A Chair Space” Bill Burnsau
Artist:Bill Burnsau Genre: Sculpture Bio: Bill Burnsau has been a Jacksonville resident since 1983. He has a strong interest, which he shares with his wife Rosemary, in community theater. Bill and Rosemary have been married for 57 wonderful years. Bill has worked as a TV Art Director, as an Ad Agency Art Director, and as a Graphic Designer/Producer for XEROX …
“IT AIN’T OVER TIL IT’S OVER” by Ray Holmes
IT AIN’T OVER TIL IT’S OVER by Ray Holmes DON’T YOU LEAVE THE STADIUM YET TEAMMATE IT AIN’T OVER TIL IT’S OVER. THERE IS STILL TIME ON THAT CLOCK SO LET THE GAME PLAY ON. JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE BEHIND DON’T MEAN THAT IT IS ALL DONE. THERE ARE STILL PLAYS TO BE MADE PASSES TO BE COMPLETED AND THIS …
“Cat Jumpers” by James Smith
Artist: James Smith Genre: Painting Bio: Aircraft mechanic at Cecil Field. Paint as a hobby. Baby boomer, almost retired. Piece: Cat Jumpers Piece Description: Intrepid house cats try their hand at base jumping.
Hometown 503
Thursday, May 12 at 8PM on WJCT-TV
“untitled self-portrait 02.13.2015(20)A” by Suzi West
2016 Collection 1: 1st Place Winner – Suzi West Local artist and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Suzi West, talks about her journey as a model and photographer. [divider/] Artist: Suzi West Genre: Photography Bio: I will most likely not win this contest because I am not popular. If art is to be judged, it should be judged for …
“Phoenix” by Katie Plank
Artist: Katie Plank Genre: Other Bio: I am a music teacher and a pianist who is obsessed with classical music and Harry Potter. I am a self-taught doodler but would like to learn more mediums and techniques. Piece: Phoenix Piece Description: This piece was inspired by Stravinsky and J.K. Rowling. Web: Katie Plank – Instagram
“Sky Fire Performs Victory of Life” by Tom Baggs
Artist: Tom Baggs Genre: Other Bio: I am a virtual reality artist who performs and exhibits on-line in the Second Life social media environment. I have been an inter- media artist since 1975. Currently I am interested in providing a new art viewing experience where the audience can choose to view the art event from any seat or location in …
“Professor Peridot” by Isabella Martinez
Artist: Isabella Martinez Genre: Music Bio: Shark with Legs consists of david enicks, Ryan MacColl, Arden Green, and Isabella Martinez. All of our music comes from our improvised jam sessions at Ryan’s apartment. We like to experiment with all genres of music, but if we had to title our sound, we’d call it soft rock. Piece: Professor Peridot Piece Description: …
“Landon” by LaVerne Cheshire
Artist: LaVerne Cheshire Genre: Painting Bio: I am a self-taught acrylic artist living in East Palatka, FL. I have been painting for about three years now, and just love creating something on a blank canvas! Although in my seventies, I hope to be painting for many more years. Piece: Landon Piece Description: A16″x20″ acrylic on canvas, taken from a photo …
“Sunset at Marino Rocks” by Craig Shier
Artist: Craig Shier Genre: Photography Bio: I take a documentary approach to my photography selecting composition and lighting to draw the viewer to the art that is there. I minimally post-process the image, not to alter reality, but to emphasize the story I saw when I captured it. Piece: Sunset at Marino Rocks Piece Description: With a long exposure, the …
“How It’s Unmade” by Clark Ogier
Artist: Clark Ogier Genre: Poetry Bio: I graduated from UNF in 2011 and spent two years in China teaching English and injuring myself. I currently work in production at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and I like to write things. Piece: How It’s Unmade Piece Description: Ironically wrote this collection watching How It’s Made while my relationship fell apart. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ …
“Backyard Blessing” by Christina Goodell
Artist: Christina Goodell Genre: Photography Bio: Resident of beautiful Jacksonville Florida for over 20 years. Backyard gardener who enjoys tranquil moments in my Peace and Joy garden and as a bird watcher. Employed full time as a Professor of Business at FSCJ. Long-time listener and supporter of WJCT. Thank you. Christina Goodell Piece: Backyard Blessing Piece Description: Beautiful red cardinal …