“Art for Love, Water for Life” | Decorati Access

“Art for Love, Water for Life” | Decorati Access
http://access.decorati.com/2009/02/06/art-for-love-water-for-life/
Login or Register • Help
Decorati Home
Community
Resources
Blog
My Account
Shop by...
Style
Room
Brand
Showroom
Collections
Accessories
Beds
Casegoods
Lighting
Outdoor
Rugs
Seating
Tables
Textiles
Upholstery
Walls
Windows
Antiques & Boutiques
Sample Sales
Designer Sales
Find a designer Sell an Item Subscribe to our Newsletter Create a room Decorati.com
1 of 7
2/9/09 2:50 PM
“Art for Love, Water for Life” | Decorati Access
http://access.decorati.com/2009/02/06/art-for-love-water-for-life/
“Art for Love, Water for Life”
Posted on Feb 6, 2009 by Stacey Donovan
By Stacey Donovan
2 of 7
2/9/09 2:50 PM
“Art for Love, Water for Life” | Decorati Access
http://access.decorati.com/2009/02/06/art-for-love-water-for-life/
As we approach Valentine’s Day 2009, New Yorkers will celebrate Love on the eve of
significant changes, as global water problems come to the forefront of our consciousness
st
and a new political administration takes the reins. The problems of the 21 century are both
caused by, and solved with, our interdependence and connectedness.
In order to raise funds in support of the Global Water Awareness and Action Campaign of
We, The World, artists who create work in this collaborative spirit will gather at the SoHo
studio of legendary celebrity photographer Gilles Larrain to create art during the event and
share their creative process with the public.
3 of 7
2/9/09 2:50 PM
“Art for Love, Water for Life” | Decorati Access
http://access.decorati.com/2009/02/06/art-for-love-water-for-life/
“I am grateful for the tremendous artistic benefits I’ve received studying under the classical
atelier workshop model, where artists pass on hundreds of years of knowledge by working
side by side with their teachers,” said artist Thomas Shelford, who organized the event.
“With this and future salon events, I wanted to grow this artistic community and extend its
benefits to the public in a fun and educational format. These are an example of the type of
figure drawings that will be created on-site at the event.”
4 of 7
2/9/09 2:50 PM
“Art for Love, Water for Life” | Decorati Access
http://access.decorati.com/2009/02/06/art-for-love-water-for-life/
The event format will consist of a “bohemian salon,” wherein a community of artists working
in various media will collaborate with live models, inspiring each other to create drawings,
photographs, and music that emphasizes the beauty of the human form and expresses
ideas of connectedness and community.
Artwork created during the event will be displayed and a silent auction will be held with a
portion of all proceeds going to benefit We, The World’s Global Water Awareness and Action
Campaign.
The studio of the event’s host, fine art celebrity photographer Gilles Larrain, is steeped in the
history of the SoHo art scene. Gilles’ legendary intimate portraits of John Lennon, Miles
Davis, Salvador Dalí and other giants of the international music and art world grace the walls
of his studio, which has played host to the best and brightest members of the SoHo artistic
community since its gritty heyday in the 1970s.
5 of 7
2/9/09 2:50 PM
“Art for Love, Water for Life” | Decorati Access
http://access.decorati.com/2009/02/06/art-for-love-water-for-life/
During this event, artists and teachers including Lynn Matsuoka, Louda, Sarah Bieda, Hilary
Schmidt and Thomas Shelford will be drawing from live models using techniques which
emphasize the beauty of humanity, while guests enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres and beautiful
live music. Artists’ drawings of some of the attendees will also be offered during the event.
This salon event will be a truly unique opportunity for members of the public to enjoy a front
row seat to the creative process as they watch artwork being made and contribute to a
worthy cause. After the creative session, the artists will be joining the party to discuss their
work.
The silent auction sale will be administered on-site and payments by check or credit card will
be accepted. Auction winners may take home the drawings. Invitees will include art
journalists, art collectors, and gallery owners.
The Art Salon & Auction Party will benefit We, The World’s Global Water Campaign to raise
awareness and take action on water-related issues: www.GlobalWaterCampaign.org
Event Location:
Gilles Larrain Studio
95 Grand Street
in Manhattan, New York City
6 of 7
2/9/09 2:50 PM
“Art for Love, Water for Life” | Decorati Access
http://access.decorati.com/2009/02/06/art-for-love-water-for-life/
http://www.gilleslarrain.com/
Between Mercer and Greene Street
Directions: Take #6 train to Spring St.
Walk South to Grand and turn right.
Event Cost:
$20 donation at the door
Participation in silent auction of artwork is optional.
Refreshments including wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
RSVPs are necessary - space is Limited! Please respond to ArtSalon@WeTheWorld.org
and indicate if you: might participate in auction, are a member of the press, are only
interested in attending the Salon and Party Event.
vote now
This entry was posted on Friday, February 6th, 2009 at 4:38 pm and is filed under Industry News . You can follow
any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own
site.
ShareThis
Leave a comment
7 of 7
2/9/09 2:50 PM