Six Senses Con Dao Hosts Contemporary Artist Paul Frank Wagner for Live Installation “Homeward Bound”. CON DAO, Vietnam – May 20, 2014 – Six Senses Con Dao announces a unique live art event at the resort in the late afternoon of Friday, June 13, 2014. The island hideaway exclusively hosts artist Paul Frank Wagner for his Vietnam installation “Homeward Bound”: a live-exhibition influenced by the annual Turtle Season* and accompanied by Danang-based DJ, John Cove. His rope painting will occupy a space of roughly 377 square feet (35 square meters) centrally located in the resort’s Marketplace, much of the material from the island’s fishermen. Improvised over a few hours, the life-sized piece will then be scaled to a personal size and presented in the resort’s gallery for silent auction through September; the highest bidder sent the artwork and all revenue put into the resort’s own “Turtle Club” fund, initiated to provide swimming lessons to the children of Con Son island. Paul Frank Wagner is a contemporary artist based in Paris. His art is strongly influenced by what was coined in the 1960's as "Arte Povera", or "poor art". Paul’s primary inspiration originates from his fascination for Christo's 1960's interpretation of Man Ray's "L'Enigme d'Isidore Ducasse" (1920); a sewing machine covered with a woolen blanket and then bound with rope. Paul graduated upon this ideal by removing the central component to reveal the highlight: rope. He says, “The use of rope as my primary material essentially aims to promote a revolutionary art, free from any convention and power of structure.” Texture, accessibility, upcycling, and, most importantly, an ability to both connect and free distinct elements are the reasons Paul has chosen to use rope in his artwork. He has created and developed a unique art form of 3D rope painting; suspending a frame with ropes through walled anchors. Each installation is truly unique; intrinsically enhanced by the ambience, acoustics, atmosphere, and audience. The summer season of the turtles will be an underlying factor when Paul lays the first rope, and the inspiration for the title “Homeward Bound.” “When I decided to exhibit in Vietnam, says the artist, "I wanted a truly unique setting for my work, and this Six Senses resort has the perfect setting, which is as much a part the work as the installation itself. I like the title of ‘Homeward bound’, as the home can be easily associated back to the frame in my work. The context of ‘bound’ is the ropes on the frame. I think it also works for Six Senses as a home away from home. The journey of these sea turtles: instinctively finding home; coming back to familiar shores to lay their eggs. They are nature’s ‘guests’ coming back to the resort to rest. I will associate the idea of these traveling sea turtles and the resort’s paying guests when I create around the frame.” Giovanni M. Luna, artist and contemporary art critic, summarizes Paul’s passion: “The viewer is entirely captured by the tornado of entwined cords that creates an abstract, yet extremely humane landscape; one is inevitably intrigued by the discipline and virtuosity through which beauty is obtained. The tension and contortions of the rope paintings, brought to their essence by the hands of the artist, give the viewer an intimate feeling that goes beyond anything of a tangible realm.” 1
May 20, 2014| Six Senses Con Dao hosts contemporary artist Paul Frank Wagner for Live Installation “Homeward Bound”.
“We are continuously searching for ways to delight our guests,” adds General Manager Edouard Grosmangin. “All guests of the resort are invited to the event, which will be highlighted by a cocktail reception and music from DJ John Cove. A full day of events focused around the experience will be on offer. As Paul weaves his art, we hope guests can take an extra moment to contemplate the unparalleled experiences Six Senses Con Dao continues to offer. It may even be a spiritual moment for some. We also find this a great addition to the exceptional inclusions of Turtle Season, and hope that the funds raised from auction of the final piece will be enough to launch the first swimming lessons on the island.” Packages including two nights’ accommodation, roundtrip airfare from Ho Chi Minh City and local island transfers, half board meal plan, and turtle season inclusions are available from US$1,822 per couple.**
Contemporary artist Paul Frank Wagner Click here to download this image in high resolution.
Marketplace at Six Senses Con Dao, the setting for the live installation. Click here to download this image in high resolution. Notes to the Editor:
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May 20, 2014| Six Senses Con Dao hosts contemporary artist Paul Frank Wagner for Live Installation “Homeward Bound”.
* ‘Turtle season’ runs from May through September, 2014, and includes value-adds to highlight the natural occurrence of the annual green sea turtle nesting and hatching:
20 percent discount on all spa treatments. Complimentary access to morning group yoga classes at 8:30 am. Two-for-one Vietnamese cooking classes. Nightly movie screenings at Marketplace. Stargazing at the the only observatory in southern Vietnam. Homemade selections of ice cream and sorbet in Deli’cious.
** Package booking code is BOUND
Applicable for new bookings. Stay period is Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15, 2014. All bookings made outside of the stated period are not eligible for the offer. Rates are subject to 5 percent service charge and 10 percent government tax Extra nights are bookable on best available rate // Extra person will be surcharge with accommodation, transfer, meal and air ticket. Applicable for all markets. This promotion is not applicable to groups, conferences or meetings. The offer follows the resort’s normal terms and condition as per the website. Advance reservation is required and subject to confirmed allocations or availability.
About Six Senses Con Dao Six Senses Con Dao is set in a protected national and marine park. Comprising 50 contemporary private pool villas it has been recognised as a top eco lodge by National Geographic Traveler. Several dining alternatives offer local flavours, seafood and world cuisine. Six Senses Spa at Con Dao has the dramatic backdrop of the Lo Voi Mountains, with classic signature treatments and specialist therapies. There is a host of activities on hand to entertain all ages. From water and beach sports to hiking, discovering nature and turtle watching, Con Dao Island has something special for all interests and ages. About Paul Frank Wagner Paul Frank Wagner was born in 1970. Raised in New York City, he studied art history and worked in the luxury goods industry before becoming an independent artist. Today, he travels the world creating installations in the most unique locations in the world, which result in one-of-a-kind rope paintings. About Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is a hotel and spa management company comprised of nine resorts and 29 spas under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spa. Set to double in size over the next three years, Six Senses operates resorts in far-flung locations featuring incredible natural beauty. Known for its unique and diverse design personality, each property is supported by a leadership commitment to community, sustainability and wellness. Six Senses Spa offers a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists. Six Senses Spa is also located in prestigious hotels and resorts around the globe.
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May 20, 2014| Six Senses Con Dao hosts contemporary artist Paul Frank Wagner for Live Installation “Homeward Bound�.
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