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Pain can cripple, mame, and destroy. That same pain can be used to heal, strengthen and regenerate.

Fan’s Choice: Henia Flynn

I am captivated by the human figure, the expression of emotion, the personality that exudes from every one of us, the stories our faces tell, the thousands of words conveyed by a single gesture; my friend Stella is an especially colorful woman–beautiful, creative, spiritual, inspiring… This image captures a moment of visitation, coffee with a friend, thoughtful conversation, the promise of many more such moments.

Best Painting: Anne Baumgartner

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” Annie Dillard

We moved from Seattle to Los Angeles last year. The world tilted, our youngest child started college, and suddenly we were two souls in a foreign land. Starting a new job and navigating freeways consumed our early days. Making this city home felt like the more difficult task. Everyone asked, “How is is going in LA? Have you met good friends? Do you ever see your kids?” I wanted to give victorious answers and spin a story of success, but each day held a different story. There were tears, laughter, confusion and surprises. In the middle of the messy chaos was me and my life… month by month, day by day.
I saved calendar pages and painted on those for the base of this piece. They remind me of the daily rhythm beneath all of the change. I pasted maps from everyone’s new hometown and odd service tags designed to streamline random process. Layers of bright color contrast with dark spaces. The interesting, accidental shapes reference overlapping life events. We still cry sometimes, and the drips roll down.
As my title suggests, this is a story about hope and future. We are planting new things in the garden. Our daughter described it well, “Whenever we are together, then we are home.”

Best Photograph: Claire Mallett

As a woman and an artist my muse is Pre-code Hollywood and the female stars that dominated that era. From the advent of talkies in 1929 until July of 1934 when the enforcement of a strict set of moral rules and censorship, known as the Motion Picture Production Code (Hays code) came into effect, marked an incredible era in American cinematic history. During this time women on screen were unabashed, strong and free. They were in touch with their sexuality and took control of their lives with no apologies. In this day and age where feminism can be looked upon as a dirty word I look to these women for inspiration. Whether it’s Barbara Stanwyck climbing the career ladder in Babyface, Bette Davis making no excuses as an artist in Ex-Lady or Josephine Baker who not only made a stand for women but also for African Americans at this time. I want the subjects of my imagery to portray the same strengths of power, sexuality and freedom. Aesthetically I am heavily influenced by this era, black and white high contrast images, with an emphasis on shadow and a high design element. My influences in the photographic world are George Hurrell, Man Ray and Edward Weston who were all highly relevant during this time. By combining my deep-seated love of these masters with my contemporary sensibilities I have created my own voice and vision of the female form.

Best Sculpture: Peter Stevens

It’s our pleasure to announce the Second Annual Atwater Artwalk!  Join us on June 16th on Glendale Blvd.

Featuring:

• This year we’re back with a Grand Prize of $1,000.
• Several locations along the boulevard will feature artwork.
• Interactive art – a collective project made during the Art Walk.
• Live Music!
• Did we mention the prizes?
• $1,000: Grand prize– Awarded from our judges
  $250: Photography prize – Awarded from our judges
  $250: Sculpture prize – Awarded from our judges
  $250: Painting prize – Awarded from our judges
  $250: Best in show – Voted on by attendees

Make plans now to join us on June 16th!

We’re looking for your artwork. Please submit your work here! All artwork must be submitted before 5PM on June 6, 2012.

For centuries, monasteries served as bastions of civility, preserving learning and extending charity to those around them. In this context a rich tradition of beer making developed, one that provided for the poor and evidenced a belief in a God who desires to see life and creativity flourish. Sadly, this sacred craft has all but disappeared from the Church today.

For this reason Northland Village Church has chosen to embrace this art, because we also are a people who care about community, hospitality, and creativity. This beer is the fruit of our labor. We hope enjoying it will spark good conversation and deep reflection on the beauty of this life.

NVC has bottled our first batch of beer, connecting with the historic tradition of the church being the place that makes the best brew. Our beer, “The Reconciler”, will be released on July 18 at 55 Degree wine in Atwater Village at 7pm.

A FREE GLASS OF OUR BEER

will be given to all who attend (over 21)! That’s right, a free glass of our craftsmen double Belgium, laced with a hint of IPA will be given to celebrate the occasion. Also, non-alcoholic root beer will also be given away at the event for those who don’t drink alcohol. See you on July 18!!!

Reserve your glass at our Facebook Page.

http://www.artontheblvd.com/

An art showcase and competition hosted by Hypnotiq Solutions and Santosha Space celebrating “Summer Nights on the Boulevard” curated by Adriana Franco

Local teaching artist Cindy Marie Jenkins premieres this interactive children’s story, and can offer discounted tickets to the first 3 shows. Good educational fun for the entire family. Use the code “ATWATER” at the checkout and pay whatever you want for a ticket (and it can be $0).

Katya was 9 when the accident at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant changed her life. An interactive and educational story of a young girl struggling with her world, brought to you by the Awareness Team of Voices From Chornobyl. Profits go to Chernobyl Children International. (Please note: we do not take any stance on nuclear power; this is not a political piece in any way. More info on our website.)

To buy tickets: http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/348

For more information and behind-the-scenes: http://voicesfromchornobyl.com/

People can also email me directly if they have questions: cindymariejenkins@gmail.com

via AtwaterVillageNews.blogspot.com

“Atwater Village has a new addition to its’ public art landscape. A new untitled “graffiti mural” now adorns the rear wall of Samurai Automotive at 3105 Casitas Ave, just next to the “Trains Shaping History” mural.”

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