“Looking Forward/Looking Back"” UNF Reception

(excerpts from a recent “Happening Today at UNF”)

UNF Gallery Opening Reception for “Looking Forward/ Looking Back: Celebrating the Careers of Larry Davis, Mark Howard, and Paul Ladnier.” Paintings and drawings by three influential artist/educators in the Jacksonville area spanning the art and design departments of both UNF and Florida State College at Jacksonville are on display. The exhibit presents works ranging from expressive abstract and figurative works to watercolor landscapes. The exhibition is being held simultaneously at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, a cultural resource of UNF, located at 333 N. Laura St., through July 11, and at the UNF Art Gallery, located in Founders Hall, Building 2, through July 9. “

One of the Davis works on display

One of the Davis works on display

(left) Paul Ladnier (right) Larry J Davis

(left) Paul Ladnier (right) Larry J Davis

“Southlight Gallery” 2010 Patron's Party

Guests, fellow artists and gallery staff in conversation at Southlight Gallery's December 8th "Patron's Party."

Guests, fellow artists and gallery staff in conversation at Southlight Gallery's December 8th "Patron's Party."

Larry J.Davis (center) with fellow Southlight Gallery artist Tony Wood (left) and Southlight Galerina Erin Walker (right) mark a year of growth and success culminating in the recent Patron's Party.

Larry J.Davis (center) with fellow Southlight Gallery artist Tony Wood (left) and Southlight Galerina Erin Walker (right) mark a year of growth and success culminating in the recent Patron's Party.