Local artist: John Bunker

REST: Color, Line, and Texture
Paintings by John Bunker

A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College. Bunker has exhibited his paintings widely including one person exhibitions at Jacksonville Art Museum, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, the Museum of Science and History, Thrasher Horne Center, The Haskell Gallery, Georgia Southern College, The University of North Florida, Ormond Museum, Winwrights, HWGallery, Gallery Contemporanea, Fairfax, and at numerous other venues. His works are included in diverse public, private, and corporate collections in the United States and abroad.

Bunker also sustained an extensive career with art museums culminating in the directorship of the Jacksonville Art Museum and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. He was a fellow at the Smithsonian Museum's Museum Management Institute and the Getty Museum Management Institute at UC Berkeley.

A native Floridan, John Bunker has traveled extensively in North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa in pursuit of his art.

As one reviewer stated, "John Bunker's work seduces and beckons our attention. The subject of his paintings are...simmering with energy, saturated with color and wonderfully alive. Flowers dance and soar through the vibrant paintings in rich, deep colors."

Rest: Color, Line, and Texture includes inventive, and unique works inspired by observation of the natural environment.

Artist Statement

Art for me is a rejuvenating, regenerative and spiritual process, a testament to the vitality of our world and our place in it.   While striving to create a variety of dynamic, inventive, and unique paintings, I often return to the beauty and study of flora and fauna in the natural world.  The act of producing art, and other’s engagement with it can lead, in my opinion, toward  the spiritual. This is true for both the creator, and then the viewer who brings one’s own experiences and responses.

To be properly expressed a thing must proceed from within, moved by its form.

John S. Bunker

Rest: Color, Line & Texture is the current exhibition of recent paintings by Jacksonville based artist, John Bunker. The exhibition will be displayed in the Taliaferro Hall Gallery at the St Johns Cathedral in Jacksonville, Florida. (July 7 through September 5, 2025). The show features a compilation of diverse, inventive and unique works inspired through observation  of the natural environment. Bunker believes that the act of producing art and the subsequent engagement by others  can lead toward the spiritual and create a restful experience. 

Artist Reception July 20
Come and meet the artist on Sunday, July 20. A reception will be held in the gallery immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service. John will be available to talk about his work. Food and refreshments provided. All are welcome.

The exhibition paintings are available for in-store pickup after the end of the exhibition (September 5).  Contact the bookstore for information on shipping costs for any of his pieces.

We also have a new collection of John's handmade collage notecards in the bookstore. 
"Original Art to Save or to Send"
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1. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Quadrant: Papillon"

1. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Quadrant: Papillon"

$4,500.00
Acrylic on canvas 36" x 36"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
2. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Kimono Fragment and Flowers VII"

2. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Kimono Fragment and Flowers VII"

$4,800.00
Acrylic on canvas 48" x 24"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
3. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Kimono Fragment and Flowers VIII"

3. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Kimono Fragment and Flowers VIII"

$4,800.00
Acrylic on canvas 48" x 24"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
4. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Kimono Fragment and Flowers IX"

4. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Kimono Fragment and Flowers IX"

$4,800.00
Acrylic on canvas 48" x 24"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
5. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Kimono Fragment and Flowers X"

5. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Kimono Fragment and Flowers X"

$4,800.00
Acrylic on canvas 48" x 24"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
6.. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Floating Imagery IV"

6.. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Floating Imagery IV"

$4,000.00
Acrylic on canvas 36" x 24"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
7. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Floating Imagery III"

7. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Floating Imagery III"

$4,000.00
Acrylic on canvas 36" x 24"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
8. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Assemblage"

8. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Assemblage"

$6,000.00
Acrylic on canvas 36" x 48"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
9. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Memory of Butterflies"

9. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Memory of Butterflies"

$6,800.00
Acrylic on canvas 48" x 36"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
10. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Welcome Spring"

10. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Welcome Spring"

$4,500.00
Acrylic on canvas 36" x 36"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
11. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Concerto Grosso"

11. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Concerto Grosso"

$6,000.00
Acrylic/metallics on canvas 48" x 36"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
12. John Bunker Rest exhibition: Quadrant: "Champagne Branches"

12. John Bunker Rest exhibition: Quadrant: "Champagne Branches"

$1,200.00
Acrylic on canvas 20" x 24" Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
13. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "The Tree Blossoms"

13. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "The Tree Blossoms"

$1,500.00
Acrylic on canvas 26" x 30" Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
14. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Blue Essence"

14. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Blue Essence"

$5,000.00
Acrylic on canvas 40" x 30"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
15. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Recollections"

15. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Recollections"

$6,000.00
Acrylic on canvas 48" x 36"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
16. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Reflections: Seasons"

16. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Reflections: Seasons"

$6,000.00
Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive, and unique works inspired by observation...
17. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Plum Blossom Diptych"

17. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Plum Blossom Diptych"

$5,000.00
Acrylic/metallics on canvas 36" x 48" Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
18. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Into the Sky with Diamonds"

18. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Into the Sky with Diamonds"

$1,800.00
Watercolor on arches paper 19" x 27" Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse,...
19. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Dreamscape"

19. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Dreamscape"

$4,500.00
Acrylic on canvas 36" x 36"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
20. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Lyricism II"

20. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Lyricism II"

$1,200.00
Acrylic on canvas 20" x 20"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's  latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
21. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Lyricism I"

21. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Lyricism I"

$1,200.00
Acrylic on canvas 20" x 20"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
22. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Memory of Songbirds"

22. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Memory of Songbirds"

$4,500.00
Acrylic on canvas 36" x 36"  Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
23. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Tropical Reverie"

23. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Tropical Reverie"

$2,800.00
Acrylic on canvas 36" x 48" Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
24. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Lyricism Squared, #29"

24. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Lyricism Squared, #29"

$450.00
Acrylic on canvas 12" x 12" Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
26. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Melange I"

26. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Melange I"

$350.00
Acrylic on canvas 10" x 10" Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
27. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Quad: Butterfly Dream III"

27. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Quad: Butterfly Dream III"

$450.00
Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive, and unique works inspired by observation...
28. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Quadrant: Butterfly Dream I"

28. John Bunker Rest exhibition: "Quadrant: Butterfly Dream I"

$450.00
Acrylic on canvas 12" x 12" Rest: Color, Line, and Texture is the title of John's latest exhibition at St. John’s Cathedral. The show includes a compilation of diverse, inventive,...
John Bunker Small matted collage #61, 10x8 including matting

John Bunker Small matted collage #61, 10x8 including matting

$45.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker Small matted collage artwork #64, 10x8 including matting

John Bunker Small matted collage artwork #64, 10x8 including matting

$45.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker Small matted collage artwork, # 90, 10x8 including matting

John Bunker Small matted collage artwork, # 90, 10x8 including matting

$45.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker small matted collage, #48, 8x10 including matting

John Bunker small matted collage, #48, 8x10 including matting

$45.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker small matted collage, #53, 10x8 including matting

John Bunker small matted collage, #53, 10x8 including matting

$45.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker small matted collage, #16, 8x10 including matting

John Bunker small matted collage, #16, 8x10 including matting

$45.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker small art card collage, #1

John Bunker small art card collage, #1

$10.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker Small Collage matted Artwork, #60, 8x10 including matting

John Bunker Small Collage matted Artwork, #60, 8x10 including matting

$45.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker small art collage notecard, includes envelope, #2

John Bunker small art collage notecard, includes envelope, #2

$10.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker small collage notecard with envelope, #3

John Bunker small collage notecard with envelope, #3

$10.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker small collage notecard with envelope, #4

John Bunker small collage notecard with envelope, #4

$10.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker small collage notecard with envelope, #5

John Bunker small collage notecard with envelope, #5

$10.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....
John Bunker small collage notecard with envelope, #6

John Bunker small collage notecard with envelope, #6

$10.00
JOHN S. BUNKER A professional artist over the last 55 years, John Bunker is a graduate of Florida State University and holds an advanced degree from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College....