The “Lunch with Leaders” series will feature the one and only, Manuel Jefre – the globally recognized artist who is known for his iconic sculpture design for Jacksonville, which has been named as Jax, Lax or Lerp. Jefre will talk about the ideas behind this design and the economic impact of art in the community. The Filipino American artist shares, “This is really art about the people; it’s about understanding the city, the people and the culture. I’ve been creating artwork that’s not really about me, but about the city and the context it’s in.” Jefrë prides himself on being an artist for the people and creating public art that is accessible to everyone.
