TKDANewsletter #41: Narrative Art Exhibition
Posted by webdev | Posted in Newsletter | Posted on 23-06-2010
Tags: Anthony Lister, Henry Darger, Jeff Soto, Joe Sorren, Jonathan Viner, Joseph Campbell, Manuel O’Campo, Mark Murphy, Mark Ryden, Martin Wittfoot, Miguel Covarrubias, narrative art exhibition, Picasso, san diego, the Clayton Brothers, wonderbread factory
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Art by: Marco Wagner (L) and David Michael Bowers (R)
Art by: James Jean
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Another amazing event created by our friend Mark Murphy. The eight-week event will be held at the Wonderbread Factory in downtown San Diego. Read a bit about the event and about Mark here, be sure and click on the links for more scoop and then forward this email onto a friend. Inspire. Share. Give back.
What inspired this idea?
Survey Select was inspired by the American art salons that started in the late 1920s. During the salons of old, the public was exposed to unique fine art, poetry, critical writings about the times and way out entertainment.
Blog to recommend?
http://www.good.is/ : Good thinking by great people just like you. Original, fresh and current, check it.
Where is the event?
The eight-week long event will be held at the Wonderbread Factory in downtown San Diego, 1400 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
When is the event?
July 15th – September 5th, 2010 open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily. Along with a full calendar of nightly events
What is your favorite workshop featured in this event?
All of the workshops will be my favorites, as they feature visiting artists, great films and live music.
What is the best thing about helping people?
An invitation to participate, make a difference and create a mutual and positive exchange.
What inspires you, personally?
Dialogue, discovering and experimentation. All of these things help me with my process of creativity, actively exchanging, learning through exposure to new ideas and experience through mixing it up.
What art / artists are on your wall?
Henry Darger, Picasso, Miguel Covarrubias, Jeff Soto, the Clayton Brothers, Anthony Lister, Jonathan Viner, Joe Sorren, Mark Ryden, Manuel O’Campo, Martin Wittfooth. . .
Most inspiring quote?
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” –Joseph Campbell
Hobbies?
Collecting, Archiving, Promoting and Sharing living artists. Hiking and traveling.
What can you not live without?
The ocean + Torrey Pines + sunshine = inspiration
What music is playing in your office?
Plans for the future?
The Museum of Narrative Arts celebrating storytelling through fine art, literature and film. A huge civic project that I hope to break ground in a couple of years. It has been a project in the making over a lifetime. Care to join in, give me a shout.
Upcoming Events:
July 16 : 6PM – 11:00 PM featuring Live Music by SSI, 65 world-class artists, 21 and over please
July 22 : 6 PM – 11:30 PM featuring Live Music by Thesis Sahib, 65 world-class artists, 21 and over please
