First Coast Register October/November 2015 | Page 42

Nature IS IN FULL BLOOM AT J. JOHNSON GALLERY by CARRIE RESCH A brand new group exhibition is currently on display at the J. Johnson Gallery in Jacksonville Beach. “BLOOM,” features the work of six artists hailing from New York City, Miami and Europe, showcasing art inspired by nature. The exhibition includes a variety of art inspired by nature – from watercolors and prints to photography and mixed-media sculptures, including works by Joan Bankemper, Carolyn Brady, Nathalia Edenmont, Mira Lehr, Joseph Raffael and Robert Zakanitch. The gallery opened for its fifteenth season with a public reception for “BLOOM” on Sept. 11. “BLOOM” will be on display at the gallery through Nov. 5. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. J. Johnson Gallery is located at 177 Fourth Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. For more information, call (904) 435-3200 or visit www. jjohnsongallery.com. 42 August - September 2015 | First Coast Register