I am hoping I can light candles at Kevro's because it increases the mood of this piece. If I can't I did want you guys to get the effect I had in mind as I worked on this piece.

Hey Look!

Samar Hussein commemorates the estimated 100,000 civilian deaths caused by the American-led war on Iraq since the invasion on 20 March 2003. The project was conceived as an installation in which a window front covered with the names of the dead darkens a room where an endless loop of images is projected. Drawn from this installation came also a portfolio of nine giclée prints.

Flowers of a blooming Hibiscus plant were used as an analogy to the cycle of human life, from the unfurling of the first bud to the rotting of a decaying, shriveled blossom. The flesh-colored tones of these flowers together with their often surprisingly sensuous if not sexual formations, lend themselves to the memory of human life, its beauty and joy, and the memory of flesh, wound, and death.

The blooming period of this plant covered a distinct time frame, as did each individual blossom. Photography's intrinsic relationship to time, forever sends an at-once-present moment into the past, which in itself continuously slips further away from us. The obtained, tangible image holds the breath of that very moment.

Time, light, and subject, photography's inherent components, establish a sense of transience and death within this medium. The flower, as a part of nature and its analogous appearance to the human body, the conceptual properties of photography, and the very duration of this war, all made themselves available to give evidence to my eulogy.

Using information obtained from the Iraq Body Count project, names of the dead were applied sequentially to the hundreds of photographs—one name per image—in chronological order of their death. The first image and the entire project are named after Samar Hussein, a 13-year-old girl, and the first civilian to die whose identity was recorded. — Vera Lutter, New York, 20 March 2009

Andy's PR update ~ for the week of April 14th

Andy's PR update ~ April 14th

- I spoke to the news editor of the UP)University Press. We will most likely get a page about the show on the UP online web page.

- I directly contacted the Sun Sentinel (&) Palm Beach Post: The Post- I discussed our show in depth w/ the person in charge of the entertainment section- she was rather interested. :) )

-Checking to see when City Link: Metromix online- will post our release on their calender (I spoke w/ them on Friday. They told me it'll be up quite soon)

- Met w/ Mike & gave him a press release, as well
we discussed his music, set list, our artwork & Kevro.

Just some '80's fun

Dear Mr. Vernon:

We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. But, we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But, what we found out is that each one of us is: a brain . . .And an athlete . . . And a basket case . . .A princess . . .And a criminal.

Does that answer your question?

Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club.

This is the final "essay" from the movie. I find it to be very interesting in its statement and that even almost 25 years later, it is still relevant.

I sent the press release to New Times magazine. I also filled out their form for event listings.

Amer Kobaslija

Hey everyone, in case anyone couldn't make it to the artist lecture this past Wednesday I thought that I would post a bit about it here. The artist's name (a painter for once!) is Amer Kobaslija and I have to gush that the lecture was rather fantastic. He was very enthusiastic about his work and inspiring others to create also so it was really a refreshing lecture that made me want to paint immediately! If you look up his name you can find some of his work that includes some overhead views of his studio with interesting perspectives. Check him out!

Kevin "KEVRO" email 2 me, about our show (Please Check My last 2 Blog Entries & this one, for PR Updates )

Kevin "KEVRO" email 2 me, about our show
(Please Check My last 2 Blog Entries & this one, for PR Updates)

From kevin "KEVRO"

"Hi Andrew. A reporter copied me on your press release '13 FAU artists exhibit at art bar' saturday May 2.

Please let us know when you plan to hang the exhibit, we'll be bzy with another big event the eve of friday May 1, may I suggest thursday or thursday eve set up... Let us know what you have planned. Thank you! Looking forward to the creative energy of FAU (Deb's almamater).

All the best,

Kevro & Deb"

"Offering a meeting place for the creative class, Kevro's is the 1st of its kind in Palm Beach County."
-Art & Culture Magazine

PR Progress :) Fantastic

I am making great strides w/ my solo PR work.
We, collectively, are making great progress, as well.

Nicole & Diane. thanks!
Nina, thanks for working on the Facebook Page & it's going quite well.
( Link to Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=83461119807&ref=mf#/event.php?eid=83461119807&ref=mf )

I've contacted numerous art websites/online reporters/ newspapers
So, i am sending the press releases out:

here's a response from one online periodical already:

( Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 11:21 PM
"Thank you! I'm going to start working on this for future publication."
( From David DiPino, Delray Forum Staff Writer/Sun-Sentinel.com Reporter Delray Beach)


I am having fun w/ this! :) i am expecting more people @ this than i envisioned originally! i believe it will be very well received, especially @ the rate i am going w/ my solo PR progress & your efforts as well!

Tell you friends to tell their friends... word of mouth is important too!

I shall keep you all posted on my progress.


On the entertainment front
I am meeting w/ my friend & our event musician, Mike, 2 discuss set list... and talking about the show, in general.

~Peace, everyone~

TOTALLY RANDOM

you guys should go see "Earth" on the 22nd and get a tree planted in your honor.

Podcasts

I don't know if everyone is familiar with itunes, but there are some really great video podcasts available. These are free, and a lot of museums and galleries are creating podcasts now. Some actually offer video tours of current exhibits. I just watched a great one from the West coast about chinese artists: KQED: Gallery Crawl. I encourage everyone to subscribe. Both the curator and some of the artists speak about their work. This was the March 2009 episode. I thought of a few people in class when I saw this work, so check it out!

the Working Press Release for our show. I need your input.

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“THIRTEEN FAU ARTISTS EXHIBIT IN DELRAY’S KEVRO ART BAR”
Kevro Art Bar, in downtown Delray Beach, will host an opening night reception from 6:30 to 10 P.M., May 2, to mark the exhibition of thirteen FAU student artists. The Exhibition, entitled, “Nowhere and Nowhere: 13 Artists,” will feature a spectrum of work, with some bordering on the sculptural but all concentrated in the realm of Painting.
The opening will include live entertainment by Musical Artist, Mike Mineo and DJ James … ?
(What’s your B/f’s name, Britt? - does he go by a nickname/ DJ title?)
H’our douvres will be provided at this opening.
(… and how do I introduce the idea of the cash bar into the release?)
For more information, Please contact:
Kevro art Bar
166 SE Second Ave.
Delray Beach, Fl 33444
561-ART-WORK (278-9675)



Consider the following, everyone, I need your input to make this press release more specific and concise.
- Why should people care about this? We should treat this press release- as we would a piece which we are challenging in our own critiques in art class, I believe)
- How long do we want this to be? 1 paragraph? Short and sweet? Input?
- Do we want to be identified in our press release as: FAU Artists (or) FAU Student Artists? Since we are exhibiting out of FAU, anyway?
- (The Title Show has been decided on: “Nowhere and Nowhere: 13 Artists”)
But..Any thoughts on the present title of the press release? do we omit FAU Artists…
- Or shall we present the title of our art exhibition w/in the press release title?
For example, “Nowhere and Nowhere: thirteen Artists Unleashed at Kevro Art Bar” (?) Something
Like that. We need it to jump out at readers… Unleashed..that’s jumpy.. hehe… ideas?

- Quotes? Professor Liz, quotes from you, perhaps, in the center of our press release?
( a quote that gives the release a personal touch. Touchy-feelies go a long way) – some research…heh



- I haven't' been well lately, i wasn't able to make it to class monday,
my battle w/ Vertigo on sunday wasn't easy...ehhh...anyway..
So, it's crujavascript:void(0)nch time on this 2.....so, your feeback, will help me out a lot
& all of us)
Thanks -

send images to uniku@hotmail.com

Everyone should send an image around 300 dpi Nicole at this email address for the flier for the show. If you can't send it via e mail bring in a disc BY WEDNESDAY! I doesn't have to be the exact image you plan to put in the show. But at least similar and represents your stuff. Please crop images to be a square! as the design calls for it. think about how you will hang it. There is a wire system, maybe you can use that...just think about it.

Andrew PR

We think you should include your friends name who is playing music. The dj's name, kevro address too. And say that there is free hourdouvres and cash bar. And Nina is setting up a facebook account for the show so you could include that link as well. Sorry, i can't post directly you your post

Our PRESS Release, so far... I am in need of your Feeback, Everyone. Thanx

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“THIRTEEN FAU ARTISTS EXHIBIT IN DELRAY’S KEVRO ART BAR”
Kevro Art Bar, in downtown Delray Beach, will host an opening night reception from 6:30 to 10 P.M., May 2, to mark the exhibition of thirteen FAU student artists. The Exhibition, entitled, “Nowhere and Nowhere: 13 Artists,” will feature a spectrum of work, with some bordering on the sculptural but all concentrated in the realm of Painting.

Consider the following, everyone, I need your input to make this press release more specific and direct.
- Why should people care about this? We should treat this press release- as we would a piece which we are challenging in our own critiques in art class, I believe)
- How long do we want this to be? 1 paragraph? Short and sweet, right? Input?
- Do we want to be identified in our press release as: FAU Artists (or) FAU Student Artists? Since we are exhibiting out of FAU, anyway?
- (The Title Show has been decided on: “Nowhere and Nowhere: 13 Artists”)
But..Any thoughts on the present title of the press release? do we omit FAU Artists…
- Shall we present the title of our art exhibition w/in the press release title?
For example, “Nowhere and Nowhere: thirteen Artists Unleashed at Kevro Art Bar” (?)
Something Like that. We need it to jump out at readers… Unleashed..that’s jumpy.. hehe… ideas?
- Contacts.. At the end of this… we need contacts, Professor Liz? Myself? You?
There should be a small blurb, with like 2 contacts? don’t want to go overboard on contacts….
- Quotes? Professor Liz, a quote from you, perhaps, in the center of our press release?
(a quote that gives the release a personal touch. Touchy-feelies go a long way)

- As far as our musicians for the night, I believe we should just mention.. “...and musicians and Dj’s will be adding to the aura of the evening…" (?)

I’m researching, I’m pondering. This is a good start
Your feedback is valuable to me and to eachother
especially, for a clear, concise press release
I look forward to your suggestions.
I will repost this, as many times as is needed w/ corrections.
I'm hoping it can be ready to email to papers online by mid next week.
Thank you all
You PR Leader, Entertainment hookup guy, and your fellow artist, Andrew-
~Peace~

All you illustration fans PLUS . . .

I was just going through my email and realized that you guys are probably not familiar with one of my favorite websites. www.tinyshowcase.com This is a really cool idea for affordable artwork. They work with a wide variety of artists and create limited runs of 200 prints, all small scale, and sell them for about $20-30. The idea is to have original affordable artwork. Each artist chooses a charity that portions of each sale go to and I believe the artist gets a good portion from each sale as well. New pieces go up every Tuesday evening (I think) and they routinely sell out! Check it out, and if you sign up on they're mailing list they let you know what artists work will be featured before they open sales on the print. All the work is usually pretty illustrative and sometimes very simple but there is a range. Be sure to check out the print gallery!

Our Show

I spoke with the owner of the Dubliner and got the OK to publicize at all their restaurants on the Ave. I will also contact LivingFLA.com and find out how I can add our event to their calendar to be mailed out to their subscribers as well as speaking with the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce.