Mask Show Artists
Below read about each of the artists that entered artwork into the Mask Show
Artist Charlie Cawley
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Charley Cawley is the creator of "Scene" St. Augustine, A Unique Survey of Scenes in America's Oldest City."
I View all art as a process of putting things together, and in that sense, I see all art as differing forms of collage. In dance, the dancers put movements of the body together, and literature, writers put words together. Musicians put differing sounds together, painters put colors and brush strokes together, and sculptors combine differing materials to create their art. Photography is no different, in that the artist with a camera is combining visual appearances into a tow-dimensional image. It is a process of collage. Art is around us every day and the potential is infinite. You see I believe it is the world that has made the art you see in these works. Often times my camera goes "click., and I pause, and say "Thank you." |
Artist Annelies Dykgraaf
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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. |
Here piece for the Celebration Show is "Talking Drums". Annelies is a founding and current member of TAC and a Honorary Board Member. You can see more of her work on our site by visiting her artist page CLICK HERE
Artist Cookie Davis
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COOKIE DAVIS is a native of Jacksonville and has been involved in the art community since the early 1970s both as an exhibiting artist and as a volunteer chairperson and board member of a number of cultural organizations and events. Ms. Davis’ sculptures and paintings are stories without words. She says of her work, “Over the years I have filled many sketch books with ideas and themes for sculptures. Beginning in early 2016, I began to translate some of these ideas into paintings...Story People on Canvas.” Cookie has work in permanent collections both nationally and internationally and is proud to have been the first recipient in 2014 of the Robert Arleigh White Award for Art Advocacy presented by the Cultural Council of Jacksonville.
See Cookies three pieces in the Celebrations Exhibit "New Dancin' Shoes, Mothers and Daughters, and Joy to the World." |
Artist Ed Malesky
Don't miss Ed's sculpture "Oak Fire Fountain" in our
Celebrations Show. |
Ed is a Board Member of TAC and the Immediate Past President.
Ed has always been interested in woodworking and developed his skills to focus on woodturning as art. He feels that creating his art always starts with a beautiful form. Turning wood into these forms is a truly tactile and very enjoyable experience, complicated by the fact that wood is an organic material that moves and distorts as it dries or contains hidden defects. Sometimes he can use these features and sometimes he needs to plan ahead to get the form he wants. A beautiful form can be enough, especially when he has used a spectacular piece of wood. However, his real goal is to draw an emotional response from the viewer, so often this initial form is just the canvas for his work. He loves adding color and texture to his pieces using dyes, paints, pyrography and other processes that allows the viewer to see something beyond just a piece of wood. |
Artist Marsha Hatcher
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A South Georgia born artist who lives and creates art in Jacksonville, Florida for the past 30 years. A military wife for many years, Marsha has traveled around the world and most of her art captures these experiences and the people she has met. Marsha is an artist who loves creating art and her artwork defines who she is and what she is passionate about. The vast majority of her art is painting, and people of color is her subject matter. Acrylic, oils, and sometimes wood is her preferred medium.
Marsha is a founding member of The Art Center Cooperative, Inc. |
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Artist Laurence Walden
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Laurence Walden has 2 pieces in this show: "Disneyland Celebrations", and "Mardi Gras Indian Celebrations".
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The incredible artist, Laurence Walden, (Known as Blinky by all who love him), is an incredible, multi-talented gentleman who is a native of Chicago. Now residing in Jacksonville, Florida, Walden is a self-taught visual artist as well as an accomplished jazz vocalist, playwright and historian.
He has received worldwide accolades for his innovative art. One of Walden's visual art rendering specialties is creating decorative masks out of fine dining silverware and other precious objects. He also creates abstract paintings, mixed media colleges, murals and portraits. He also designs and creates wearable art accessories including clutch purses, steampunk hats, t-shirts and jewelry. |
Artist Denise Sawyer Johnson
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Prior to 2016, Denise had never drawn, painted, or taken an art class. Denise is attracted to faces because of the beauty, character, and stories conveyed in the eyes and expressions of her subjects. In 2016-2017, Denise has exhibited her 2-D mixed media work on canvas at The Mansion House Gallery - Valley Arts Association, Meritus Health Center, and the Western Maryland Arts Council in Hagerstown, MD.
Denise received a 1st place, best in class People Choice award and honorable mention awards (2018 and 2019) for mixed media creations in the Clay County Fair and in a TAC “Unity and Equality” juried show (2021). During 2018-2019, Denise displayed her art at the Riverside Arts Market, Reddi Arts 1037 Gallery, and the Pink Salt Restaurant. Recently Denise’s works have been included in the Art, See & Shop at the St. John’s Town Center sponsored by The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville (October 2019-December 2019 and October 2020-June 2021. |
Artist Leila Griffith
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Raised in Georgia by a well-known Golden Isles artist mother, she studied painting most of her young life and ultimately pursued a visual arts degree at Georgia State University. After college, fate had a different plan for her and she embarked on a career in catalog merchandising, which she enjoyed for over 35 years. She traveled the globe exploring wholesale trade shows, artists’ studios, rural warehouses, antiques markets and arts museums and markets to source and develop the most appropriate products for the discriminating direct mail audience.
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She designed, merchandised, and managed the gallery shop at The Bascom, a Visual Arts Center, in Highlands, NC, for five years, but she rarely picked up a brush or pencil until four years ago. When recovering from several serious health issues, and the need to lighten her mood, family and friends encouraged her to rediscover her inner creative voice – and she has found her new passion. Her work now mostly reflects her love of flora, fauna and nature and her world travels - whether detailing memories of Paris flower shops, farmers’ markets in Chile, wood storks by a neighborhood stream, canine companions, parks outside of London or small Italian villages, she is inspired by color and all things living.
Artist Lisa Lofton
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I am a 2-D artist using acrylic on canvas as my primary medium. I do like to create mixed media pieces as well, combining ink, charcoal, and acrylic. My images are illustrative and vibrant. With a background in architecture and drafting I have a fondness for old buildings and functional objects with history, with a story. I search for subject matter with an open mind and feel that no apparatus, scene, or person cannot be depicted in a way that will result in a reconnection to it. What is considered often mundane and ordinary has a functional history and beauty.
like the humor that can be found in an object, place, or time. My current series, “Vintage Florida” was born out of a pandemic and the reminiscence of a carefree and joyful time of discovery in my life. As a transplant in childhood, I saw the State of Florida as a wonderful adventure with so much to offer a visitor. |
Born in the 60’s, many of my Florida pieces reflect memories of objects and places that have brought me a sense of happiness and peace.
For me, painting is like reading a well-loved book, a vehicle for escapism when needed, and always a path to understanding myself and my surroundings. There is more than an intrinsic value in things, their relationship with a person gives them a new identity that is often sentimental and priceless. I hope to revive fond memories for each viewer with my current series. Welcome to Florida and a Sunshine State of Mind!
For me, painting is like reading a well-loved book, a vehicle for escapism when needed, and always a path to understanding myself and my surroundings. There is more than an intrinsic value in things, their relationship with a person gives them a new identity that is often sentimental and priceless. I hope to revive fond memories for each viewer with my current series. Welcome to Florida and a Sunshine State of Mind!
Artist Leslie Kruzicki
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Born in NJ, Leslie enjoyed growing up in a creative atmosphere. She watched her parents perform in, or direct productions by the local community theater. Some of her parents' friends were visual artists. Her first formal art lessons were at age 8. Leslie studied Fine Arts and Literature, receiving a dual BA from Ramapo College. She worked as a Graphic Artist in Virginia as well as opening her own Boudoir Photography Studio. For many years her garden and photography were her means of visual expression. She returned to painting in 2007. Her work has grown and expanded from photography & watercolor, to include a passion for mixed media. Learning new techniques and improving her skills is a constant goal. She is grateful to live in an area with an intensely active artistic community and belongs to several local arts organizations. Her work can be viewed and purchase on line at SharedVisionsArt.com |
Artist Kat McCall
Kat McCall’s fashions amazing ceramic works. Many hours of patience, experience and talent go into the fine detail of each piece she creates
Artist Carlos Masis
Artist Pablo Rivera
Pablo F. Rivera is a painter, sculptor, and photographer, and graduate of the Cooper Union Art School in NYC where he attended workshops at the School of Visual Arts and the Educational Alliance. His work has been shown at MOCA Jacksonville, the Cummer Museum, the Vault Gallery, the St. Augustine Art Association, the Jacksonville Watercolor Society, and the Florida Watercolor Society. Pablo Rivera is currently an instructor in watercolor and stone sculpture at the Art League of Jacksonville.
Artist Pat Setser
Pat Setser has been a creative all of her life. As a child she was awarded a scholarship to the Dayton Art Institute. She has continued her art studies, classes and workshops throughout high school, college and in her adult life.
The beauty of the natural world and its people are what inspires her. Pat has traveled to many continents where she enjoyed the landscapes, the history, the art and the people.
Experimental and diverse themes encompass her work. Over the years, Pat has done sculpting, mural art and textile art. She has used an array of art materials in her work such as oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, graphite. Now she primarily does mixed media art. She also does commissioned artwork.
As an award-winning artist who belongs to the Jacksonville Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc., SoMMA (Society of Mixed Media Artists) and JAG (Jacksonville Artists Guild), she continues to enjoy supporting other artists and learning. Pat has recently won awards at MoSH and in Washington D.C. Her art is in collections
in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Ohio.
The beauty of the natural world and its people are what inspires her. Pat has traveled to many continents where she enjoyed the landscapes, the history, the art and the people.
Experimental and diverse themes encompass her work. Over the years, Pat has done sculpting, mural art and textile art. She has used an array of art materials in her work such as oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, graphite. Now she primarily does mixed media art. She also does commissioned artwork.
As an award-winning artist who belongs to the Jacksonville Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc., SoMMA (Society of Mixed Media Artists) and JAG (Jacksonville Artists Guild), she continues to enjoy supporting other artists and learning. Pat has recently won awards at MoSH and in Washington D.C. Her art is in collections
in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Ohio.
Artist Danielle Wirsansky
Danielle has one piece in the Celebrations Show called, "Apis Flora."
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Danielle Wirsansky is a photographer for 3 Muses Photography. A current theme of her body of work is anemoia, a longing for a time or place you have never known. She plays with the concept through dress, staging, setting, models, editing, and even the display style of the photographs. Her work is meant to throwback to an older time and invoke a feeling of nostalgia and curiosity in the viewer.
Upon graduating with her masters, Danielle began working as a studio photographer and freelance photographer. She was named a Top Local Artist by St. John’s Magazine in 2018. Over 2021, her work was published in over 25 different magazines internationally and displayed in six different exhibits in the North Florida area. She is currently pursuing a PhD in History at Florida State University. She is a proud member of FemArt Gallery. |
Artist Lora Wood
Lora Wood is a native Floridian and a self-taught artist and photographer. She has a love and passion for art and travel which started very early in her life. One that has sustained her through the many curves that it has taken over the years.
Her friends describe her as a “Florida Gypsy Artist”. When not driving the back roads looking for new experiences, she is home daydreaming about traveling and painting the visions that ensue. Although she is skilled in many mediums, behind the camera is where you will normally find her. Lora's desire is to capture the feelings of a moment rather than the mere image. This is reflected throughout her work. And although you may find her pieces to be a mix of her eclectic interests her overall style borders more on an organized realistic approach.
Her friends describe her as a “Florida Gypsy Artist”. When not driving the back roads looking for new experiences, she is home daydreaming about traveling and painting the visions that ensue. Although she is skilled in many mediums, behind the camera is where you will normally find her. Lora's desire is to capture the feelings of a moment rather than the mere image. This is reflected throughout her work. And although you may find her pieces to be a mix of her eclectic interests her overall style borders more on an organized realistic approach.
Lora Wood has two pieces in the Celebrations Show, "Floating into the New Year" and "Celebrating St Augustine".
Lora is an active member of many local art groups including, The Art Center in Jacksonville (former president and marketing lead), FemArt, Jacksonville Artist Guild and the Art Guild of Orange Park. |
Lora's background is in technology and customer service. But her passion is in art. Lora is inspired by the beauty of the natural world and the rich tapestry of people in it. So, combining travel and art was an obvious choice for her to base her creativity. With that in mind, she started shotsfromtheroad.com. A web-based site, and store that combines those passions as well as giving her a chance to branch out into the art of writing.
She is currently utilizing her technical skills to harness the power of the internet. Thus, allowing her to connect with other travelers, artist, and art collectors around the world. These interactions have allowed her to grow as both an artist and an individual. Her art now hangs in private collections across the globe. And although she enjoys exhibiting in local galleries, shows, and businesses she has embraced and thrived in our global connectivity. |
