Jack Megela photography copyright © 2010 / p. 239-352-3036 / e. artzefolks_yahoo.com
All images are created by using a variety of professional films, large format, medium format and 35mm film cameras and printed on archival photographic papers and on canvas.
In my other life I was an Ohio State Trooper, then in later years a Detective Sergeant with the Canton, Ohio Sheriff's Department. Part of my education while earning a BA Degree in Law Enforcement Administration at Kent State University was crime scene photography. The camera was one of the tools used in my work to record everything from traffic fatalities to homicides. I spent 23 years investigating, documenting and photographing the tragedy of human crisis and violence.
After retiring, I returned to the school at the College of Fine Art where I studied Art Appreciation, Psychology of the Arts, Art History, Black & White and Color Photography. After that I traveled the United States, covering 49 states including Alaska; hiking and photgraphing tin the quiet magnificence of nature.
Thus, the transition from a world of violence, chaos and tragedy to a world of peace and tranquility; to a world that makes sense. Art makes sense; embracing us as it gives us refuge from catastrophe and despair.
Jack has participated in hundreds of art shows around the country, receiving numerous awards including Best in Show, First Place Art, and First Place in Photography. His work is hanging in public and private collections all over the world.
Contact Jack Megela: p. 239-352-3036 / e. artzefolks_yahoo.com
Show Schedule 2011-2012
OCTOBER 29: Naples Art Crafters, Cambier Park, Naples
NOVEMBER 5: Naples Art Association, Art In The Park, Von Liebig Art Center
NOVEMBER 12: Naples Art Crafters, Cambier Park
NOVEMBER 26-27: Naples Art Association, Fall Fine Art Fest, 10th St South, Naples*
DECEMBER 3: Naples Art Association, Art In The Park, Von Liebig Art Center
DECEMBER 10: Naples Art Crafters, Cambier Park
JANUARY 7-8: New Years Downtown National Art Fair , 5th Ave So, Naples*
JANUARY 14: Naples Art Crafters, Cambier Park, Naples
JANUARY 28-29: Eden National Invitational, Flieshman Park, Naples*
FEBRUARY 4: Naples Art Association, Art In The Park, Von Liebig Art Center
FEBRUARY 11-12: Bonita Springs National, Esplanade at Bonita*
FEBRUARY 18-19: Sanibel Art Rotary Art Fair, Sanibel Isle Community Center*
FEBRUARY 25-26: Naples 33rd National Art Show, Cambier Park, Naples*
MARCH 3-4: Naples 3rd National Art Fair at the Mercado, Naples*
MARCH 10: Naples Art Crafters, Cambier Park
MARCH 17-18: Eden Invitational National Art Fair, Flieshman Park*
MARCH 24-25: Downtown Naples 5th Ave National Art Fest*
APRIL 7: Naples Art Association, Art In The Park, Von Liebig Art Center
APRIL 14: Naples Art Crafters, Cambier Park, Naples
Pending Jury Acceptance*
Tel: 239.352.3036
Cell: 239.580.7999
Email: artzefolks_yahoo.com
