4 Bridges Artists
Below read about each of the artists that entered artwork into the 4-Bridges Show.
Meet the Artists
Scroll down below and find out about each artist...
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Sunil Ancha
Anna Goryuk Peggy Harrell Jennings |
Marcelo Murillo
Mary Atwood Stephanie Pyren-Fortel |
Amy Seidle
Annelies Dykgraaf Ken McCray Patricia Setser |
Artist Mary Atwood
Author and fine art photographer Mary Atwood is a long time resident of the First Coast area whose deep appreciation of its natural beauty, rich history and diverse culture is often reflected in her work.
As the daughter of a World War II military photographer, Mary grew up with a camera in hand. Her earliest memories of taking photographs are of using a Kodak Brownie when she was six years old. From there, her experiences involved learning to use a wide variety of camera equipment from Polaroid to Hasselblad, and just about everything in between.
Mary’s fine art photography is included in numerous public, private, and corporate collections in the United States and France. She was the recipient of the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida’s prestigious Art Ventures grant in 2011, has done commissioned work for MOCA Jacksonville, and was invited by the Sister Cities organization of Nantes, France to exhibit her First Coast Reflections project as part of the inaugural celebration for la Maison des Etates-Unis (the American House) during the summer of 2013.
Mary’s work has been exhibited in galleries, museums and public art venues, with over twenty solo shows. To date, her photographs have won more than fifty awards in local, regional and national juried exhibitions.
As the daughter of a World War II military photographer, Mary grew up with a camera in hand. Her earliest memories of taking photographs are of using a Kodak Brownie when she was six years old. From there, her experiences involved learning to use a wide variety of camera equipment from Polaroid to Hasselblad, and just about everything in between.
Mary’s fine art photography is included in numerous public, private, and corporate collections in the United States and France. She was the recipient of the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida’s prestigious Art Ventures grant in 2011, has done commissioned work for MOCA Jacksonville, and was invited by the Sister Cities organization of Nantes, France to exhibit her First Coast Reflections project as part of the inaugural celebration for la Maison des Etates-Unis (the American House) during the summer of 2013.
Mary’s work has been exhibited in galleries, museums and public art venues, with over twenty solo shows. To date, her photographs have won more than fifty awards in local, regional and national juried exhibitions.
Artist Annelies Dykgraaf
Annelies Dykgraaf was born in Nigeria where she lived for 18 years. She has a BFA from Calvin College and studied in France through the Cleveland Institute of Art. Annelies moved from Michigan to Florida in 2001.
In 2008, Annelies was awarded an Art Ventures grant from the Community Foundation in Jacksonville. She is a founding member of Jacksonville Cultural Development Corporation (2004)(f/k/a JCAAA) and The Art Center Cooperative Inc. (2005). She served on the Board of the Beaches Fine Arts Series for 12 years and is currently the President of the Jacksonville Artists Guild.
Her art is mainly in relief work; carving into a block of wood or linoleum depicting people, symbols, textile patterns and motifs of West African culture/myths.
In 2008, Annelies was awarded an Art Ventures grant from the Community Foundation in Jacksonville. She is a founding member of Jacksonville Cultural Development Corporation (2004)(f/k/a JCAAA) and The Art Center Cooperative Inc. (2005). She served on the Board of the Beaches Fine Arts Series for 12 years and is currently the President of the Jacksonville Artists Guild.
Her art is mainly in relief work; carving into a block of wood or linoleum depicting people, symbols, textile patterns and motifs of West African culture/myths.
3rd PLACE WINNER in 4-Bridges with her "Dames Point" piece.
"The simplicity and color choices of the block print created a strong image of the bridge." - Juror Kevin Arthur
"The simplicity and color choices of the block print created a strong image of the bridge." - Juror Kevin Arthur
You can see more of her work on our site by visiting her artist page CLICK HERE
Artist Peggy Harrell Jennings
Besides teaching visual art, classical ballet and Language Arts to all grades and ages from pre-k through adults, she has worked in advertising, is a costume, set and prop designer for theater productions and ballets and choreographs for The Jacksonville Concert Ballet Company. She illustrates her published children’s books as well including the latest – Ginny’s Journey – written in rhyming couplets. The book pairs educational information about Jacksonville’s historic districts with humor as a giant guinea pig navigates her way to MOSH, the Cummer Gallery and other well known sites.
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Peggy Harrell Jennings is a visual artist/writer from Jacksonville, Florida who works primarily in oils and acrylics. She has taught art in Clay and Duval County public and private schools, the Jacksonville Art Museum (now MOCA), MOSH and numerous other venues and exhibited locally with JAG and Orange Park Art Guild. She has been an exhibiting member of Jacksonville Watercolor Society, Jacksonville Weaver’s Guild, Crown Craftsmen and National Art Education Association.
Recently she was accepted into the MOSH Essence of Jacksonville exhibit at MOSH where she earned a Best in Show award for her assemblage “My Jacksonville in Bits and Pieces.” Her acrylic painting “Purple Passion” was accepted and is on exhibit at the Art Center Cooperative show “Purple Rain.” Harrell Jennings has been creating art and writing since childhood. She earned degrees in English and minors in Psychology, Philosophy (University of West Georgia) as well as a minor in art from Reinhardt College and completed her degrees in Fine Art and Applied Art at University of Southwestern Louisiana. She continued with post graduate studies in fine art, art history and art education at University of North Florida. Peggy is also a member of the Art Center Cooperative, Inc. Click Here to see more of here work. 2nd PLACE WINNER of 4-Bridges with "Bridge, Fountain, Bright Sky"
"I enjoyed the artist's use of color and imaginative line work on the Main Street Bridge" - Juror Kevin Arthur |
Artist Marcelo Murillo
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Marcelo has been shooting professionally since 2013, experienced in sport events, portraits, commercial photography, headshots and many other types of photography. he is also an FAA licensed Part 107 drone pilot and an active member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Marcelo has been taking photos since he was a teenager with film then he made the transition to digital. He still enjoy shooting film and have a film camera collection he uses regularly.
For more info about Marcelo Murillo visit him at Website: www.mamphotox.com Instagram: @mamphotox Facebook: @mamphotox HONORABLE MENTION of 4-Bridges with "Cyberpunk Alsop"
"Composition and details like the placement of the red stop sign made this a piece worth looking at again and again." - Juror Kevin Arthur |
Artist Anna Goryuk
Anna Goryuk is a member of the Art Center Cooperative, Inc see more of her work by Clicking Here
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Anna Goryuk was born in Lviv – the Ukrainian center of art, literature, and music.
"Since early childhood, I have admired artist’s work and ability to create meaningful and elegant paintings. But unfortunately, I didn’t have an opportunity to even experiment with my abilities as an artist in my early years... My life was full of traveling as I have been in at least 15 different countries, uncountable cities, different people and business projects. Up to a certain point, it all resembled a rat race. But when I met God, my Lord, and my Savior, everything became different. Jesus changed my life. With Him, I have found peace, joy, and direction. He also blessed me with a wonderful family, which is where my journey as an artist began. My husband was my first inspiration to draw and paint, and I realized shortly after that I had discovered my aptitude. To this day, I look at my paintings, and cannot comprehend how I do it. I like to transmit light. I love those experiences that bring light into our lives. I like to create realistic paintings. I love what I do. And I’m happy that I can express my feelings in my paintings." - Anna Goryuk |
Artist Ken McCray
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Ken McCray was born in Hong Kong and and came to the U.S. at age 5. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Wisconsin and used to shoot large format commercial advertising photography at one of the midwest’s largest studios. Ken moved to Florida in 1997 and was one of eight photographers at Super Stock Fine Art creating stock photography. Ken started his own business in 2001 and has focused on commercial photography. He is primarily self taught and has been influenced by architecture from Hong Kong and Chicago. He started doing aerial photography in helicopters and then drones. He is a member of A.S.M.P. and has won local and national photography competitions.
More of Ken's work can be found on his website www.kenmccray.com 1st PLACE WINNER in 4-Bridges with his "Four Bridges" piece.
"Color, composition and spectacular view immediately drew me when I stepped into the gallery, plus all the bridges are visible." - Juror Kevin Arthur |
Artist Amy Seidle
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Amy Seidle is a multi-media artist with experience spanning a couple of decades. Her recent focus has been on acrylics and capturing the beauty and movement of nature. Color and contrast are muses. She has called Jacksonville home for the past 14 years.
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Artist Stephanie Pyren-Fortel
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Stephanie Pyren's art is a mixture encompassing the energetic essence of modern and the live sensibility of the old masters. Competent in all medias, oils, watercolors, pastels and graphics: she has exhibited in one man shows and groups, nationally and internationally, France, Bangkok, and Holland and throughout the United States. In 1989 she moved to Barbizon, France to become involved in the “New Barbizon School of Arts” with artist Jacques Harvey.
While in France Stephanie was commissioned to paint various commercial and private pieces, which included portraits and murals and copies of famous artist throughout history. At this time, The American Animation Co. based in Los Angeles asked her to travel to Bangkok for a three-week period to teach traditional background painting for the upcoming Warner Bros. animation show “Tiny Toons”. Upon returning to Barbizon France Stephanie had sold several pieces to a buyer. Unbeknownst to them, they would be married and eventually, both would become dual citizens of their new countries. They moved to California on the request of the licensing division of Warner Brothers. Stephanie continues to exhibit her artwork. And has built a clientele of collectors worldwide. She also continues receiving commission work both commercially and privately. Also, to her credit: Stephanie has illustrated 4 children’s books, and has worked in all the major animation studios in Los Angeles as a character designer and background painter. She has also taught life drawing and fashion illustrating and window display at the Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina. Her and her husband have recently relocated to Jacksonville Florida. Loving Jacksonville, she has been getting involved with the art scene in Jacksonville and throughout Florida. She is a current member of Jacksonville Artist Guild and has joined the Jacksonville Branch of the National League of American Pen Women. To contact Stephanie about any of her work, she can be emailed at: S[email protected] To find out more about Stephanie visit her website at: www.StephaniePyren-FineArts.com/ |
Artist Pat Setser
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Pat Setser always loved to draw and paint, to capture the beauty of nature, the “happy” colors and the warmth of a peaceful setting. A scholarship at age nine to the Art Institute in Ohio exposed her to charcoal, paint and pastels. High school and college furthered her appreciation of many types of art.
She works in all mediums, moving from acrylics to pastels and from colored pencils to water color. Lately Pat has been creating more and more mixed media pieces. Traveling to Europe exposed her to the works of so many artists and much beauty. Pat fell in love with the old architecture, the amazing craftsmanship, the many museums. Seeing so many art exhibits highly influenced her own creativity and helped develop her own style. Recently, Pat illustrated several children's books and created book covers as well. She also does commissioned work. Collections of the art of Pat Setser can be found in Alaska, Ohio, South Caroline and Florida. |
