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Saturday, July 24, 2010
6pm to 9pm
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of the
opening and closing receiption:
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Artvi Advocates will present its first
Young @ heART project,
DREAM IN GREEN...Summer pARTy;
a new initiative designed by Artvi Advocates to
the young at heart
with the arts in the Virgin Islands.
The Dream in Green pARTy is a artsy social and educational networking event. The event is a fun and casual meeting of the minds for artists, art lovers and for all of us in the community that are concerned about our environment. Chat with all types of people, explore the various “green” art projects, sip some environmentally friendly wine, and share what fuels your artistic flame.
Green is not just a color, lifestyle or trend. Living green is a way of thinking, doing and being that benefits our environment and territory. The word green is closely related to the Old English verb growan, “to grow”. Currently, its’ most common association is tied to its connection to nature and the term “green” has become the color symbol of environmental protection and social justice. Throughout history, artists have responded to the natural environment, whether in detailed studies of plants and animals, lush paintings of the land and sea or by using nature as their medium. Currently, contemporary artists are directing their creative ingenuity to create a “green” consciousness by advocating about our environmental challenges through their work. The Dream in Green pARTy will feature five such artists who have embraced the “green” theme in a variety of different ways.
Eric Browne, a Virgin Islands native, will debut his audio installation art using an audio program called RECYCLE. His work is an ever evolving rhythmic arrangement of harmonious and interactive melodic blending of sounds.
Clay Lindol Jones, founder and director of the nonprofit arts collective, sevenminus7, will feature his organic rock sculptures. Everyday Clay Studio artist, Kimberly Young, will be presenting a new series of installations and drawings inspired by The Lorax a children's book, written by Colorblind in Glenwood by Kimberly Young In addition, fine art photographer, Lamont Blake, will make his Virgin Islands debut with a series of “green” inspired illustrative hybrid photographs. The Dream in Green Summer PARTy is a “Young @ heART" project. The Young @ heART project is a new initiative designed by Artvi Advocates to connect the young at heart with the arts in the Virgin Islands. The goal of Young @ heART is to help inspire greater appreciation for the arts and encourage the long-term commitment to arts philanthropy in the Virgin Islands. Artvi Advocates is a new grassroots organization of energetic and innovative art advocates who have a keen interest in furthering the cause of arts and cultural advocacy in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Its mission is to support and promote the arts in order to enhance the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of the Virgin Islands through arts education and advocacy. Interactive Art Opportunities Artvi Advocates is a new grassroots organization of energetic and innovative art advocates who have a keen interest in furthering the cause of arts and cultural advocacy in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Its mission is to support and promote the arts in order to enhance the cultural, social and economic well-being of the Virgin Islands through arts education and advocacy. http://stthomassource.com/content/arts-entertainment/things-do/2010/07/14/artvi-advocates-presents-dream-green Many enjoyed the works again, added their Green Dreams to our Wishing Tree, and chat with the artists about their art and inspiration! Priscilla Hintz, Founder and Chair of Artvi Advocates, was also available to talk about
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Eranah Laura Davies, creative director of the Shalem Art Space for Peace at Tillett Gardens, will present her re-purposed art and installations. Eranah uses diverse materials, found objects and paint to create playful visual relationships.
Sailing by a Small Island by Eranah Davies
Mandala by Eranah Davies
Brave Heart by Eranah Davies
I Love My Blender by Eranah Davies
Close up Draw Installation by Eranah Davies
Photos of the type of sculpture Clay will be creating in the gallery for the show:
Dr. Seuss. It chronicles the plight of the environment and the Lorax, who speaks for the trees against the greedy Once-ler.
Light and Love by Kimberly Young
Detail of Light and Love (above)
Flamboyant by Kimberly Young
Detail of Flamboyant (above)
Across the Universe by Kimberly Young
Detail of Across the Universe (above)
Detail of Colorblind in Glenwood (above)
Layrose Forest 19 x 26 by Kimberly Young
Detail of Layrose Forest (above)
Layrose Trees 19 x 13 by Kimberly Young
My Heart Skipped a Beat 19 x 13 by Kimberly Young
Tree 3 x 5 inches by Kimberly Young
Prey - Lamont Blake
Heal - Lamont Blake
Guardian - Lamont Blake
Carry - Lamont Blake
There will be two opportunities for YOU to help create art at the DREAM IN GREEN Summer pARTy!
First, write your "green dream" on a piece of recycled paper and tie it to our dream tree. Together we hope that our dreams will make a difference of the
Virgin Islands and on our Planet Earth.
Second, join Eric at the DJ booth and offer up a sound, any sound and he will create beats and music from your contribution. Add, subtract and recycle those sounds and see what we can come up with together as a community!
http://stthomassource.com/content/community/people/2010/10/12/sceneArtist
Exit Interview and Closing Reception
was held on
Thursday, September 16, 2010.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Lamont Blake
VI Desserts
Everyday Clay Studio
