REWILDING BE CURIOUS
Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm Location @ The Shindy 1663 Superior Ave Suite A Costa Mesa, CA 92627
hosted by Cadiz Collaboration 10% of all profits will be donated to: Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County www.feedoc.org
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Nature has the power to heal itself and to heal us, if we let it. Rewilding - in humans is the idea of reverting back to a natural state of being, a way we were before modern culture confined us.This form of taming causes us to feel unseen, depleted, heartbroken and often disconnected and hungry for something more. Art can be a tonic and a teacher. We are surrounded by art in different ways each day, whether it’s music, fashion, poetry or paintings. It accesses different parts of the human brains allowing us to problem-solve as well as make more complex concepts easier to understand by providing us a visual format instead of just numbers or words.
WELCOME The concept of our pop-up art show Rewilding-Be Curious encourages a state of mind and reminds us to surround ourselves with things that nourish us, make us feel alive, evoke our inner emotions. Art induces a state of “FLOW” a feeling of being in the zone. It brings one a sense of losing all awareness, losing youself and that magical moment of being fully present. Art touches us emotionally- each piece tells a story. Take a moment to be curious.
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Lorraine Francis, AIA, LEED BD+C Design Principal lorraine_francis@cadizcollaboration.com www.cadizcollaboration.com
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REWILDING BE CURIOUS
featured artists
CABEZA DE VACA MARIS RACIBARSKAS NORMAN KORPI MIA MIA ALMA SCHLIMMEYER ASHLEY WILHARDT LULU WATERS KEVIN RUSSEL LORRAINE FRANCIS
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CABEZA de VACA Let 100 Flowers Bloom Bobby Goldwest, AKA, CABEZA de VACA was born and raised in mighty California. Both of his parents were artists. One of them, his mother ALMA, is included in the show tonight. His Great Grandfather arrived in Los Angeles in the late 1800s from Europe. He was a mason. His Grandfather was a master cabinet and furniture maker. His father, a titan Architect. Educated at U.C.L.A., Bobby earned a B.A. in Literature. He has since earned a living in several creative fields…Production Design, Chef, Faux and Set Painter, Carpenter, Fine Artist, Writer, and Teacher. He slept on every floor in North America to such feats.
100 FLOWERS no. 108 Size: 7” x 10.5”; Medium: Ink, Paint, Tape & Flotsam
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100 FLOWERS no. 177 Size: 5.5” x 8”; Medium: Ink, Paint, Tape & Flotsam
100 FLOWERS no. 147 Size: 6.5” x 10”; Medium: Ink, Paint, Tape & Flotsam
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1. 100 FLOWERS no. 155 Size: 5.75” x 8.75”; Medium: Ink, Paint, Tape & Flotsam 2. 100 FLOWERS no. 166 Size: 6” x 7.5”; Medium: Ink, Paint, Tape & Flotsam 3. 100 FLOWERS no. 168 Size: 5.75” x 6”; Medium: Ink, Paint, Tape & Flotsam 4. 100 FLOWERS no. 165 Size: 6” x 8.5”; Medium: Ink, Paint, Tape & Flotsam 5. 100 FLOWERS no. 113 Size: 7” x 10.5”; Medium: Ink, Paint, Tape & Flotsam
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100 FLOWERS no. 174 Size: 7.25” x 6”, Medium: Ink, Paint, Tape & Flotsam
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LET 100 FLOWERS BLOOM In the spring of 1957, Chairman Mao Zedong announced "The policy of letting a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend…designed to promote the flourishing of the arts and the progress of science.” 百花齊放，百家爭鳴 (Baihuā qífàng, baijiā zhēngmíng) He declared that healthy criticism was needed for the Central Government to move forward. Intellectuals and artists began voicing concerns without any taboo. Millions of critical letters poured into the Premier's Office and other authorities. People spoke out, put up posters, rallied in the streets, held meetings for CPC members, and publishing magazine articles. Students at Peking University created a "Democratic Wall" of open dissent on campus. They protested against many policies of Mao’s; the following of Soviet models, the low standards of living in China, all proscription, economic corruption, and rampant Party Cadre privileges. But, from the start, the 100 Flower campaign was a ruse intended to expose rightists and counter-revolutionaries. Mao Zedong persecuted those whose views were different from those of the Party. The “Bloom” was an orchestrated campaign to flush out dissidents by encouraging them to show themselves as critical of the regime, and then subsequently imprisoning them. A trap had been set, inviting people to speak out so that the Authorities could use these expressions to victimize them. One Hundred Flowers was a plan to expose those who preferred liberalization and freedom over the Communist Regime. Mao Zedong lied.
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MARIS RACIBARSKAS
Maris is a West-Coast artist whose works explore themes of dark and light, entropy and order, dissipation and renewal. Trained as an illustrator, painter and architect, his work shifts between the sanctuary of nature versus gritty urban dystopias and characters. Vibrant depictions of swirling waters, verdant forests and inland biomes juxtapose with themes of corroding societies and their beleaguered inhabitants. In the current exhibit, “Waterfields” and “Landfields” are works interpreting the ephemeral motion of water and the myriad colors and patterns of land forms. “Shadowcity” is the companion series of work exploring nearfuture worlds through map-like urban vignettes and cyborgs of biological and electro-mechanical construct. Maris studied Painting and Illustration at the New School of Visual Concepts in Seattle, WA and Architecture at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC) in Los Angeles, CAwith further study of 3D visualization at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects & Animation, Hollywood, CA.
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Waterfield 01 Size: 18” x 24”, Medium: Watercolor
Waterfield 03 Size: 18” x 24”, Medium: Pencil on Paper
Waterfield 04 Size: 18” x 24”, Medium: Pencil on Paper
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Waterfield 02 Size: 18” x 24”, Medium: Watercolor
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1. Waterfield 05 Size: 18” x 24”, Medium: Ink on Paper 2. Shadow City 02 Size: 18” x 24”, Medium: Ink on Paper 3. Shadow City 01 Size: 18” x 24”, Medium: Ink on Paper
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1. Shadow City 03 Size: 18” x 24”, Medium: Ink on Paper 2. Shadow City 04 Size: 18” x 24”, Medium: Ink on Paper 3. Shadow City 05 Size: 18” x 24”, Medium: Ink on Paper
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NORMAN KORPI Norman Korpi born in Wakefield, Michigan 1967 is internationally known for his ground breaking appearance on MTV’s The Real World 1992 where Norman was a pioneer in social change on a world stage. Norman started his visual art career at age 14 where he painted over a dozen murals in the town of Williamston, Michigan. His talented was discovered by Interlochen Arts Academy, where Norman received a scholarship and became a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Norman studied at received his BFA at Cooper Union and Yale’s Norfolk Program. Norman has designed for the Guggenheim Museum, the ICA Museum in Boston, and The Pierpont Morgan Collection in New York. Norman has representation at Blackman Cruz Los Angeles. Enjoyed solo exhibitions at Orange Country Museum of Contemporary art, Has had art residences at Siren Studios. His work has been featured in Apple Commercials, Movies, HBO series like “Insecure” Works have been shown in art festivals in Europe and Americas. Norman’s works are in countless private and public collections the include Viacom, Best Buy, Ryan Murphy, Jeff Bezos, Yale University, Michigan State University, the City of San Fransisco, Dow Center of the Arts. Norman’s many works are featured at the framed Sunset Marquee Hotel in West Hollywood.
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An art director Norman has created for Nickelodeon, Disney, Saban, UPN, Mattel, Nissan, Pizza Hut, Miller Beer, Jaguar, the Oscars, the Pacific Design Center and Radio City Music Hall’s half time Super Bowl show starring Diana Ross. Grammy Nominated album cover for Dana Reason Trio.
Acorn Seed Halo 01 Size: 8” x 10”, Medium: Mix Media/Paper/Paint on Wood Panel
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1. COCO SEED 01 Size: 8” x 10”, Medium: Mix Media/Paper/Paint on Wood Panel 2. SEED SAMPLE - PINE CONE 01 Size: 8” x 10”, Medium: Mix Media/Paper/Paint on Wood Panel 3. WALNUT SEED 01 Size: 8” x 10”, Medium: Mix Media/Paper/Paint on Wood Panel 4. MAPLE SEED 01 Size: 8” x 10”, Medium: Mix Media/Paper/Paint on Wood Panel
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MIA MIA
A true Citizen of the World, Mia Mia was born in Budapest, Hungary and lived there until she was five years old before relocating with her parents to Boulder, Colorado, where she currently attends second grade. In addition to her school studies, Mia is an active member of the Flatirons Swim Team. She’s also an avid student of guitar and is currently learning to in-line skate. Because of her multi-cultural background, Mia Mia loves languages: She’s bilingual in English and Hungarian, and is also studying Japanese. In her spare time she’s a huge fan of Pokemon, Mario Kart and Harry Potter. She’s an art lover and enjoys the challenge of creating artwork using a variety of media including watercolors, markers, oil paints, crayon, pen and ink, and various constructions. She’s always ready with a smile and does her best in everything she does. She aspires to be promoted to the ninth floor under the tutelage of her Aunt and Uncle: Mentors and Life Artists, Lorraine Francis and Bob Marvick.
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Cat Groove Size: 8” x 11”, Medium: Markers & Watercolor
Just Chill Size: 8” x 11”, Medium: Markers & Watercolor
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ALMA SCHLIMMEYER
12 Size: 14” x 17”, Medium: Ink
ALMA is a 90 year old artist living in California. She draws the images you see on her lap to help combat her pain when she cannot sleep. Joy from her pain. Although she spent some time educated at the Fashion Institute, Alma is a self-taught artist. She is recognized as one of the premiere living weavers of Pine Needle Baskets.
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1. 01 Size: 14” x 17”, Medium: Ink 2. 04 Size: 14” x 17”, Medium: Ink 3. 07 Size: 14” x 17”, Medium: Ink 4. 08 Size: 14” x 17”, Medium: Ink 5. 10 Size: 14” x 17”, Medium: Ink
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ASHLEY WILHARDT
I’m a film photographer and magazine maker based in Costa Mesa, California. I created Cayenne Magazine, a biannual magazine based on themes of art, fashion, and culture, and have developed a deep love of print. I have a long history of working in art and fashion, and am endlessly inspired by people and travel.
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1. Man at the Sea Size: 12” x 18”, Medium: Photograph 2. Catch up on the world Size: 12” x 18”, Medium: Photograph 3. Natures Feast Size: 12” x 18”, Medium: Photograph 4. Empty Chairs Size: 12” x 18”, Medium: Photograph
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LULU WATERS
Lulu is fascinated with products that have multiple uses. The first time she saw a Swiss army knife she was in awe and implemented this idea into her work. Lulu creates original paintings that have two paintings in one. Lighting modulates her art. The more light and bright to room is, the more vidid the second painting is when the room is dark. Results may vary based on your lighting conditions.
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Jelly Size: 22” x 28”, Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Jelly (Lights off)
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Sea Flow Size: 16” x 20”, Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
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Sea Flow (Lights off)
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KEVIN RUSSEL
Neon as an artform makes for a fascinating medium of expression. I became involved with neon due to its scientific nature, combined with the artistic and skilled craft required for its construction. Neon is a perfect blend of art, craft and science... and a little “mad science.” I create neon art projects to arouse my passion and to move people emotionally... sometimes communicating with the viewer with a distinct written message in light, and at other times simply simply through intrigue.
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1. Untitled 01 Size: 7” x 16”, Medium: Neon glass and Argon set on black ABS plastic base 2. Untitled 02 Size: 6” x 18”, Medium: Neon glass and neon gas, with crackle tube lightning ball 3. Untitled 03 Size: 7” x 21”, Medium: Neon glass and neon+mercury
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LORRAINE FRANCIS An architect, interior designer, product designer and artist, Lorraine Francis’s work reflect her love for travel, nature, experiences and connections. Her newest series “Geo-crafting” was shaped by her interest in nature and its’ collision with confinement. Inspired by her passion in biophilic design which emphasises the importance of human connection with the natural world in our built enviorment. Her work not only makes nature a co-author by using natural material like stones, wood, jute, hemp, paper but also acknowledges the geographic location from where each piece was discovered on her path. Creativity, problem-solving, interaction, continuous learning, and innovation are the driving forces of Lorraine’s work. She aims to inspire and evoke emotion to each piece.
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White Rock on Black Size: 12” x12” Medium: Rock, Paper & Hemp on Wood
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1. Gray Rock with Red Size: 12” x12” Medium: Rock, Rope, Acrylic on Wood 2. Gray Rock on Wood Size: 12” x12”, Medium: Rock & Hemp on Wood 3. Gray Rock Assemblage Size: 8” x18”, Medium: Rock, Jute and Acrylic on Wood 4. River Rock Macrame on Paper Size: 12” x12”, Medium: Rock & Jute on Paper
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Geo-crafting: Progress
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