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Wher Where Wher e Ar Art Ar t is is Fun
Fun
When the Irene Sullivan Gallery opened in March
2003, it was overwhelming clear that the gallery
would be something totally different from anything
on Tybee Island. First of all, the space was
amazingly transformed by the vision that only
Irene could see, but she made it happen. Each
wall was given a different color of paint – red for the
back wall, blue, terra cotta, yellow and pale green
on other walls. The floor itself was a work of art
with a Harlequin-type design in colors of rust/brick/
red and cobalt/electric blue. The stage was set
for fun.
The various local artists continued with the fun
theme, but they couldn’t be more different – both in
their personalities and artistic styles. The ages
vary from the 20’s to the 70’s – budding artists
trying to find their artistic way to artists that have
been painting for decades. Throughout the years,
Irene’s gallery has consistently been about fun art
and the unique artists who make the art.
Tybee Breeze
By Janice Bentley
A relatively newcomer to Irene’s gallery is Joni
Woodcock. Many of the islanders know her from
her work as a bartender currently at the Wind Rose
Café or previously at Scandal’s. Joni also is one of
the most talented singers on the island and often is
heard where karaoke is going on. She was in a
band, Wild Irish Rose, for eight years as the lead
singer. The band played primarily in the Statesboro
and Savannah areas. Although born in Savannah,
she moved to the Statesboro area (the little
country, one-traffic-light town of Clito), and went to