Country singer/Songwriter, Kim Paige, performing on WJCT 89.9 ‘s First Coast Connect.
“Once” by Joe O’Hearn
Once, Seven Different Ways by Joe O’Hearn Once, a fear pierced him, in the middle of a meadow not unlike a pierced Sun Dancer rope-tied to the forked Cottonwood centered in the Lakota heartbeat grounds. Once, a wind brushed him, a song of long ago clear as hollow bird-bone whistles, guardedly jilted from beneath a dogwood flower—smells and sounds stormed …
“Old Things” by Charlotte Kolb
Old Things by Charlotte Kolb I love old things, old pots, old shoes, old houses. The stories they might tell get my heart to thumping, giving my imagination a road to follow. Who loved it then threw it away for the new? Somebody’s hands were here before me. Somebody’s life happened under my feet. I try to hear the voices …
“Indifference” by Nicole Puranda
Artist: Nicole Puranda Genre: Photography Bio: 31 year old stay at home mom. I have 2 daughters, ages 4 and 9. I have always been interested in photography and my kids inspire so many stories i would like to tell, through photography. So, my husband bought me a camera for Christmas and I have been snapping away since. Piece: Indifference …
“Memory” by Imsung Hahn
Artist: Imsung Hahn Genre: Painting Bio: I have been living in Jacksonville for ten years since my marriage. Born Imsung Jung in Seoul South Korea, and received my BFA and worked in mixed media and as a teacher there for 26 years; exhibiting more than 100 times. My paintings are inspired by the harmony of God’s natural places and reflect …
Armor of Light
Tuesday, April 26TH
“Yes? No?” by Erika Y.
Name: Erika Y. Title: Yes? No? Grade: 3rd
“The Eiffel Tower Moves To Egypt” by Chloe L.
Name: Chloe L. Title: The Eiffel Tower Moves To Egypt Grade: 2nd
“Time Square Alligator Rider” by Alex P.
Name: Alex P. Title: Time Square Alligator Rider Grade: 1st
“Six Little Dolphins” by Myka D.
Name: Myka D. Title: Six Little Dolphins Grade: K-5
“Eve’s Other Garden” by Dixie Murphy
Artist: Dixie Murphy Genre: Other Bio: Resident of Riverside, attended Terry Parker High School. I create jewelry from metallic clay which is fine silver or enriched sterling after firing in a kiln. All hand formed, not cast or molded. I like to include glass, faceted gems, polished stone. I’m a member of Jacksonville Gem and MineralSociety and enjoy teaching classes …
“Bronze Flower” by Michelle Bianchi
Artist: Michelle Bianchi Genre: Other Bio: I was a casualty of the economy…. I started enjoying assembling and upcycling jewelry that would have otherwise seen it’s last days. Painter gone rogue into jewelry upcycling due to health issues. Jewelry has been the prefered medium because of it’s easier mobility and shipping. I started my online store which features my handmade …
“Intracoastal Green” by Kate Merrick
Artist: Kate Merrick Genre: Painting Bio: Nature and color rule my life. I am an active gardener, cyclist, yoga enthusiast, beach lover, and involved grandmother. Drawing and painting are a part of me and my compulsion to create. I still feel like I have just begun. Piece: Intracoastal Green Piece Description: Pastel is a good, portable medium to attempt to …
“Tears In The Morning” by Patrick Rose
Artist: Patrick Rose Genre: Music Bio: Patrick A. Rose (ASCAP ARTIST) Pat got his first piano at age 7 and his first guitar at age 11. He formed his first band at age 14 in Savannah, Ga. He performs as a solo singer/guitarist, and with the band “Mid-Life Crisis” (www.mif-lifecrisis.net). He has performed throughout the southeast, and owns Rose Recording …
“Long Cycle Ride” by Heather and Holly Blanton
Artist: Heather and Holly Blanton Genre: Painting Bio: We are twin artists,originally from Jacksonville, Florida. This is a collaborate piece done by us recently. Holly is an abstract and realist painter and Heather specializes in sports themed works. Their work can be seen at Stellers Gallery and the Beaches History Museum in Jacksonville Beach. Their websites are www.hollyblantonart.com and www.heatherblanton.com. …
“The T-Rex That Couldn’t Roar” by Sabrina S.
Name:Sabrina S. Title: The T-Rex That Couldn’t Roar Grade: 3rd
“Panda Girl” by Abigail E.
Name: Abigail E. Title: Panda Girl Grade: 2nd
“The Dinosaurs and the Meteor” by Aiden D.
Name: Aiden D. Title: The Dinosaurs and the Meteor Grade: 1st
“Time-out! For Mommy” by Niya S.
Name: Niya S. Title: Time-out! For Mommy Grade: K-5
“East” by Lynette Walther
Artist: Lynette Walther Genre: Sculpture Bio: I am an artist, writer and photographer and a retired college educator (journalism/graphic design). Through my travels I have combed beaches on many continents and the result is a trove of seagrass and vintage china shards which I recycle and fashion into “Arti-facts,” fanciful sea creatures — starfish, mermaids and seahorses. Piece: East Piece …
“Gibson Homeplace” by Wayne Morgan
Artist: Wayne Morgan Genre: Photography Bio: I started taking pictures in 1999 after having heart issues which required a pacemaker. I was thirty five years old. Since then I have published five coffeetable books with my nature/scenic photographs. Satilla Solitude, Kase For The Environment, Satilla Solitude 2nd Edition, Okefenokee Swamp – Wild & Natural, and Zirkle To Alaska – My …
“The Summoner’s Gem” by Garrett Corfield
Artist: Garrett Corfield Genre: Painting Bio: I work in many mediums including oils, acrylics, ink, pen, and pencil. I love painting landscapes, but recently my favorite has been psychedelic art. Piece: The Summoner’s Gem Piece Description: This piece started out as an oil landscape, but I got bored and decided to give it a trippy twist. Web: Garrett Corfield – …
“wjct banner” by Rade Stjepanovic
Artist: Rade Stjepanovic Genre: Other Bio: My name is Rade Stjepanovic, and I am a highly motivated graphic-web designer from Jacksonville, Florida. Piece: wjct banner Piece Description: Each letter (wjct) has a story behind it. They describe Jacksonville and WJCT as well. Web: Rade Stjepanovic – Website Rade Stjepanovic – Facebook Rade Stjepanovic – Twitter Rade Stjepanovic – Behance
“The Moon is Falling” by Amy Traver
Artist: Amy Traver Genre: Painting Bio: I think art should make you happy. I think you should smile or cry when you look at a painting or drawing. That means it moves you. I am a self-taught artist, I have always drawn or painted but never really “put them out there” until recently, when my best friend said I should …
“Annie & Ava: The Mystery of the Haunted House” by Kaileah K.
Name: Kaileah K. Title: Annie & Ava: The Mystery of the Haunted House Grade: 3rd
“When My Brother Laughs” by Charlotte J.
Name: Charlotte J. Title: When My Brother Laughsl Grade: 2nd
“Bromeliad Burst” by Abby Howard Murphy
Artist: Abby Howard Murphy Genre: Painting Bio: In my youth, I created gifts of handmade painted ornaments and stage designs. As an adult, I create children’s murals and even converted offices to NYC streets and underwater kingdoms. Jacksonville’s trees and glorious seascapes impressed us when work transferred us here in 1996. I have returned to canvas with acrylic and oil …
“Super Animals” by Sophia A.
Name: Sophia A. Title: Super Animals Grade: 1st
“The Greater Light” by Sherri Lewis-Seals
Artist: Sherri Lewis-Seals Genre: Painting Bio: I am currently working in Pastels. I absolutely love the colors and the vibrancy of this medium. I am a Jacksonville native, a graduate of JU, happily married for 18 years, and I worked for over 31 years in IT. Now I have returned to my first love of Art. I am fortunate to …
“The Princess & the Dragon” by Luci D.
Name: Luci D. Title: The Princess & the Dragon Grade: K-5
“Community Loaves Wheat Mosaic” by Kate Garcia Rouh
Artist: Kate Garcia Rouh Genre: Sculpture Bio: Kate Garcia Rouh & Kenny Rouh are RouxArt. Kate is an Art Teacher for 20+ years and a lifelong Artist. Kenny is retired from Crowley Maritime. Together they make impacting mosaic art. Kate’s genesis project was “100th Anniversary Mosaic” with her students at West Riverside School. Since One Spark 2013, RouxArt has completed …
“Remembering Mother” by Alexiya C.
Name: Alexiya C. Title: Remembering Mother Grade: 3rd
“Super Noodle” by Olivia R.
Name: Olivia R. Title: Super Noodle Grade: 2nd
“If I Could Fly With Time!” by Nishi S.
Name: Nishi S. Title: If I Could Fly With Time! Grade: 1st
“The Three Little Cats” by Lilah K.
Name: Lilah K. Title: The Three Little Cats Grade: K-5
WJCT Presents Special Screening & Panel Discussion of Independent Lens’ The Armor of Light, An Exploration of Faith To Fight Gun Violence
Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Presents Special Screening & Panel Discussion of Independent Lens’ The Armor of Light, An Exploration of Faith To Fight Gun Violence Documentary and Panel Feature Lucy McBath, Mother of Shooting Victim Jordan Davis (Jacksonville, FL, April 7, 2016); Join WJCT on April 26 at …