Unity and Equality at TACOur Jurored Art Exhibition...
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Unity and Equality Online Gallery!
Open House Reception: Open house was held on January 16th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Scroll below to see information about the Juror and the winners of this exhibition! We also have a list of all the artist's that submitted wonderful pieces of art and a video of the Facebook Live Awards Reception at the very bottom of this page.
About the Exhibit
Theme: Jacques-Louis David painted during the French Revolution and is the most political painter in history. In today’s society we are looking at a fight for Unity and for Equality. These are concepts that reach out to include social status, opportunity, treatment and achievement – regardless of race or gender. The opportunity to express yourself in this exhibition should lead to some very powerful images.
The Winners will be announced on Jan 16th in a live Facebook feed.
The Winners will be announced on Jan 16th in a live Facebook feed.
Juror: Roosevelt Watson III
Jacksonville native Roosevelt Watson III is a painter working in surreal, abstract, and expressionistic modes. A dedicated studio artist, he earned his BFA from the Atlanta College of Art (now the Savannah College of Art and Design) and is a recipient of the Community Arts Foundation’s Art Venture Grant. His work has been displayed in major institutions throughout Florida and beyond.
"My work examines contemporary black experiences. As a visual historian, I use art to create dialogue around societal issues and create space for empathy and observance.
As an artist, I am interested in displaying the range of human emotion through the use of abstract expressionism. I use color, shapes and symbols around loose physical forms to allow the viewer to reflect on how they process emotion. My passion of metaphysics is incorporated in the selection of palette and the use of color to heal and be representative.
How can we work together to alleviate the social issues that exist in communities plagued by years of neglect? I hope I can be a conduit for that reflection."
Juror: Roosevelt Watson III
Jacksonville native Roosevelt Watson III is a painter working in surreal, abstract, and expressionistic modes. A dedicated studio artist, he earned his BFA from the Atlanta College of Art (now the Savannah College of Art and Design) and is a recipient of the Community Arts Foundation’s Art Venture Grant. His work has been displayed in major institutions throughout Florida and beyond.
"My work examines contemporary black experiences. As a visual historian, I use art to create dialogue around societal issues and create space for empathy and observance.
As an artist, I am interested in displaying the range of human emotion through the use of abstract expressionism. I use color, shapes and symbols around loose physical forms to allow the viewer to reflect on how they process emotion. My passion of metaphysics is incorporated in the selection of palette and the use of color to heal and be representative.
How can we work together to alleviate the social issues that exist in communities plagued by years of neglect? I hope I can be a conduit for that reflection."
First Place: Corey Moortgat “Beseech”
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What the Juror had to say:
Roosevelt Watson III had this to say about Corey’s work: “I related to the subject matter and color palette selection. The young girl felt lost but using the color purple to find her way to healing and self-worth; as protection from those who are misguided, directing feelings of hatred from their low self-esteem as Black girls.” Corey was in our last exhibit “Purple Rain” her portraits are always so wonderfully executed with a style all her own! She has 5 pieces in this show. Mirror, Soul Sisters, Still Fighting and one of my favorites “We will not Forget”. Here is a link to her YouTube video about this piece https://youtu.be/c0p6227LHDg To find out more about this piece click here... |
Second Place: Annelies Dykgraaf “Break Free From...”
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What the Juror had to say:
“The words and use of imagery rings symbolic in this particular piece. The shoes seem to signify a separation of two selves and countries divided; spiritual and mental. The elements are in a powerful conversation while shrouded in red, white, and blue shots; questioning America.” Annelies is a founding member of The Art Center Cooperative and has works in multiple museums and galleries. To find out more about this piece click here... |
Third Place: Julie Mainor “My Truth”
To find out more about this piece click here...
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What the Juror had to say:
The use of space between the lines from the two-by-fours is wonderful imagery. The traffic signs give visuals to a dialogue of the police and the communities they serve. The tension of multiple identities and perspectives is evident. The quote on Julie's assemblage was taken from a post by Lakesha Burton who is both a JSO veteran of 20 years and proponent of unity and Equality in Jacksonville. Here is the quote: “I humbly share how proud I am to represent law enforcement and the black community. The pain, fear, frustration, and division is surreal and painful. I don't have to choose! I am both. We all make up a diverse part of the fabric of our society. It's a fact that we have a lot of rebuilding to do. I am committed to doing my part to contribute to that effort with Love!” |
Honorable Mention: Denise Sawyer-Johnson “08:46”
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What the Juror had to say:
Here is what Roosevelt Watson III had to say about Denise’s piece. “The complete composition and the choice of yellow as the visual conductor is intense filled with emotion between the viewer and the subject context.” To find out more about this piece click here... |
Honorable Mention: Wendy Means “Race”
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What the Juror had to say:
Here is what our juror had to say about Wendy’s piece: I enjoy the composition and the common symbol of the heart; that the heart is what matters and not color or race. This piece is so well executed! Wendy has 2 other pieces in this show: US and Re:form – both are acrylics on canvas. To find out more about this piece click here... |
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Artists in Show:
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