for artists BY ARTISTS presents 5 MILES OF ART 2013 Artist Highlight
Sunday, 12/22/2013 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Haven
1237 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Join the artist network salon, for artists BY ARTISTS, us as we feature part 2 of our 2013 artist highlight series of 5 MILES OF ART. The Digital Exhibition will present the works from 8 dynamic artists and their unique art creations.

ALISSA CHRISTINE
EVA RUIZ
ERNI VALES
ROD DEAL
FERNANDO BORGES
JESSICA RIVERO
RENDA WRITER
ALEXIA FODERE

An Artists Series Created & Produced by: Rod Pratt

Curated by: Ricardo Agudelo

Sounds of Art by: J. Dolby Live

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Art for Peace’s Sake
Saturday, Dec 7th. From 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Peace Mural
1606 Washington Ave
at Lincoln
Miami Beach FL 33139

The Peace Mural Foundation is proud to announce that the Peace Mural will be on display in December 3 – 31. Having had a number of exhibits all across the U.S. this year, we are excited to return our work to our diverse hometown population of South Florida and celebrate the Holiday season.

Just around the bench, two blocks walking south from Art Basel, The "art biography" of the Vietnamese-American artist Huong is on exhibit. This cathartic mural connects the concepts of war, peace, immigration, refugees, justice, nature and displacement through the eyes of the survivor whose determination to pass the peace forward is purged and painted on canvas. Her Peace Opus is a culmination of 35 years of searing memories that bring history to life, depicts the universal pain of war and calling for Peace. THIS IS A MUST SEE EVENT.

This spectacular and timely exhibit is both evocative and provocative will carries the power to echo for years to come. Her Peace Mural collectively form a body of work that addresses the worldwide issues today.

Huong has participated in more than 100 expositions in the United States and Canada, and has been featured in national news outlets like PBS, The Huffington Post, New York Times, and Washington Post. She has been hosted by The Department of Homeland Security, National Council of La Raza, and has had sponsors like The American Library Association. The institution of national Policy study and many more, for press review of her work, Google peace mural by Huong.

The Peace Mural opens daily from 10:00 – 10:00 p.m., from Dec 3 to April 30th.2014. FREE admission to public. Come meet this extraordinary artist and peace activist and have Huong signs your poster LET’S THINK PEACE, A Complementary from Peace mural Foundation and 420 Lincoln Road Associates, Ltd.
100 posters only as first come first serve.

Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts Exhibit
December 1, 2013
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
One Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Fla. 33139

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Diana Lowenstein Arts Gallery will be collaborating for an Art Basel limited installation suspended center stage above the hotel’s lobby. The monumental installation titled “Light and Paper” is the work of German sculptor Angela Glajcar. The floating sculpture of fiberglass fabric measures 21 feet long and 8 feet high, combining states of equilibrium of lightness and is intended to evoke an emotional reaction to the inanimate object. Glajcar’s contemporary art has graced sacred spaces and galleries around the globe, exploring the spatial effects of large-scale sculptures and the play of light on the white canvas.

Art enthusiasts and hotel guests are also encouraged to tour the $2 million dollar contemporary art collection of Latin American and European artists displayed throughout The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. The works of art are on loan from the private collection of Wynwood curator Diana Lowenstein. The rotating art exhibit will introduce eight new pieces on display in time for the Art Basel festival and will also be projected up several stories onto the façade of the hotel, located at the hub of all the Art Basel festivities for pedestrians and drivers to appreciate.

for artists BY ARTISTS Live presents Made Women
Thursday, 11/14/2013 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
South Beach Marriott
161 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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for artists BY ARTISTS – LIVE returns to the South Beach Marriott with an expanded resident roster of artists. As we begin our ascension towards Art Basel here’s the percursor of what’s too come during the worlds largest art fair.

Dynamic and inspiring WOMEN will create live art at a one of a kind exhibition on Thursday, November 14th at the beautiful and serene South Beach Marriott located at 161 Ocean Drive. Join us on a fabulous November evening that will immerse you in an open air gallery with the night lights of the far distant ships on the Atlantic Ocean serving as your backdrop.

You can enjoy an extended happy hour and small bites dishes while sipping on the Elit by Stoli “Tini’s” in an atmosphere that’s truly like none other on South Beach.

Make sure to join us at for artists BY ARTISTS LIVE as this evening is dedicated to recognizing and representing Women in the arts.

for artists BY ARTISTS presents Time Rider art series by Fred Love
Sunday, 11/17/2013 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
Haven
1237 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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he artist network salon “for artists BY ARTISTS” returns to its roots with a special exhibit by the pioneer of the program. Fred Love, a highly touted Fashion Photographer, unveils his latest art series, aquatic photography, titled “TIME RIDER”…..a voyage UnderWater through the Galaxy into Beauty and Sexual Desires….

Join us on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Haven for a stellar digital presentation of his latest work.

a little bit about Fred Love…….

A self-taught photographer, Fred Love works with some of Miami’s most successful modeling agencies, such as Wilhelmina, Next, Ford, MC2 and others, as well as some of fashion’s most established super models. Love is notorious for capturing iconic fashion images, and his photography has become an essential tool in helping fashion agents to develop and launch the careers of these models while building a portfolio that will market them in obtaining work from major clients from within the fashion industry.

Fred Love has been featured multiple times on Fashionone.com and his work can be seen in numerous magazines, and for luxury brands such as Legitimutt, ishine365 and in GLASSbook. He has been a resident artist at Artwalk in Wynwood, Miami for many years. A major focus in Fred’s career today is to continue to establish himself as a top fashion editorial photographer. When asked to describe what it is about photography that inspires him, Fred explained, “I love telling a story or conveying a feeling through my photographs. For me, it’s all about capturing the emotion and personality of the subject.”
An Artists Series produced by Rod Pratt

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for artists BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Exhibition by Interior Designer Tomas Frenes
Sunday, 09/29/2013 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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This months interior designer to be featured is Tomas Frenes
www.tomasfrenes.com
Tomas Frenes Design Studio is a Miami-based design firm that specializes in high-end custom furniture, interior consulting and product branding. We also distribute a wide array of home accessories and design conscious products through our retail showroom. TFDS has been in business for well over 10 years, catering to both residential and luxury commercial projects. Furnishings from his original collection have been featured in luxury hotels such as the Beverly Hills Hilton, Ritz Carlton Philadelphia, The St. Regis Bal Harbour, and many others. His designs have been praised in publications such as Interior Design Magazine, Gourmet, Hospitality Design, Ocean Drive and Vanidades. Prior to starting his own company, Tomas worked with Versace’s fashion empire for twelve years and his last position held was Assistant General Director. He currently serves as the Vice President and Producer for Islands of the World Fashion Week in Nassau, Bahamas and is the primary designer for International Cosmetics & Perfumes, the exclusive North American distributor for the CREED fragrance company of Paris.

Tomas Frenes Design Studio does not only provide an innovative eye in the furnishings of your home and office. He also provides an artistic and resourceful outlook on how to personalize and brand your business as a whole- resulting in a larger and more renown reputation.

TFDS provides services ranging from furniture design, branding, advertising, art direction, product design, and much more. TFDS is a full scope design and marketing firm that will lead you from the design development phase all the way to the production phase. We help you make your own design a reality. We have a seasoned team of design executives who utilize the most experienced experts from each field, resulting in a solid product.

ABOUT for artists BY ARTISTS…….
for artists BY ARTISTS is a weekly artists network salon. The program features artists works in a Large Digital Format at the lounge/restaurant, Haven, located at 1237 Lincoln Rd. in Miami Beach. The open kitchen at Haven lends itself to a first hand view of the “art of cooking.” From the prepping steps, of the tasteful tapas, to the signature final touches before serving is just one of the elements of the experience. The primary component, of the signature Sunday evening, is the projections of art from over 80 exhibiting artists. The music is programmed with attention to detail that compliments the setting. An alternative vibe that fuses art, music and food in an intimate setting that immerses guest in a unique environment. for artists BY ARTISTS has been in providing a platform for artists since December 2011 and prides itself on being the only weekly platform for artists exhibition presented with cutting edge technology. For more info, contact us at forartistsbyartists@gmail.com
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for artists BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Exhibition of Art by Leonor Anthony 
Sunday, 11/10/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Haven
1237 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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As we near the biggest Art Fair in North America, Art Basel, we find it only appropriate to feature one of Miami’s premiere impressionists, Leonor Anthony. The 87th art installation will present select pieces from the extensive library of creations from Leonor in a revolutionary, large-scale digital format exhibition.
Join us for a fusion of art, food, and music where you can become immersed in a setting that touches all of your senses!

Make reservations for the elite artists’ dinner pairing menu (3 course) for you and friends now! Enjoy sensational dishes created by renowned Executive Chef Todd Erickson, expertly paired with two elite signature cocktails created by Master Mixologist, Isaac Grillo. This will be a Sunday evening designed to appeal to the upper echelon of art, food and drink connoisseurs, and will most certainly be an event you do not want to miss.

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for artists BY ARTISTS presents Oscar Rabeiro Photography Exhibition for Mutts ‘n Models
Sunday, 09/22/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Haven
1237 Lincoln Rd.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The 80TH installation of “for artists BY ARTISTS,” sponsored by “elit BY Stoli,” will be showing support for Oscar Rabeiro’s Mutts ‘n Models dog adoption advocacy campaign. The night will feature a digital photographic exhibition of Oscar’s collection of fashion, swimwear and fitness models. We will also be accepting donations on behalf of the Be Kind To Animals Rescue mission, who will be on-hand to accept the following donations:
Dog Food / Cash / New Towels / Toys / Treats / Leashes

You can also enjoy the “elit” Artists dinner pairing menu (3 Course Menu) comes with 2 complimentary signature “elit” cocktails.
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for artists BY ARTISTS – LIVE art exhibition & Guest Exhibitor Carlos Navarro
Thursday, 09/12/2013 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
South Beach Marriott
161 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The Monthly Exhibition ‘for artists BY ARTISTS – LIVE’ returns with three new resident artists joining the program. Visual Artist – ALISSA CHRISTINE; Painter – EVA RUIZ; and Painter / Photographer – LAELANIE LARACH will be joining Rebecca Barba, Fred Love, & Jessica Loren along along with emerging artist Timothy Trip on the patio of Deco Blue located in the South Beach Marriott 161 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach.

An evening of live art by 6 artists who will transpire the setting into an outdoor POP – UP GALLERY where guest can embrace the natural setting with a view of atlantic ocean as the backdrop for an eclectic setting. PoP Artists Carlos A. Navarro will also be displaying 3 pieces from his collection as our featured guest exhibitor. Exhibition.

Make sure to join us from 7P – 11PM for the only art show South of the fifth ST.
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for artists BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Graffiti Exhibition and Birthday celebration of ERNI VALES
Sunday, 09/08/2013 – 09/09/2013 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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On Sunday September 8th, we will feature our first Graffiti artist for the program. Erni Vales, one of our most avid supporters of the program will be celebrating his birthday and presenting some of his favorite pieces….over 90 pieces will be part of his digital media exhibition.

EVLworld

EVLworld is the brainchild o f visual artist Erni Vales or, Erni Vales Lt d. (EVL). It is the culmination of cons i s ten t mural, design and artwork for over 3 decades. In that time Vales traveled internationally,created sets for celebrities, designed restaurants and nightclubs and is still regarded as one of the world ‘s leading innovators and pioneer s of the graffiti and street art movement.

EVLworld studio in Miami is the current headquarters and the home for his most recent feat , “An Unusual Journey” where he created 13 paintings a month for 13 months, 169 in total, paintings that combine graffiti to pop to poster style i n a colorful blast of color and thought provoking themes and ideas.

Photo s are available on request but EVLworld i s 1 step beyond that. Images of the paintings are available to anyone printed on a wide assortment of merchandise and clothing! Puzzles, coffee mugs , coasters, iphone cases, journals all adorned with Vales’ powerful imagery from his paintings begin the moderately priced merchandise and limited edition prints on aluminum for the more serious art collectors are all made available at EVLworld as we ll as www.evlworld.com

” I wanted to base EVLworld to be like my fellow artist and close friend Keith Haring ‘s Pop Shop. Keith was instrumental in inspiring me and proving that art collectors come in many sizes and shapes as well as different financial brackets.”

In a time where budget cutbacks across the nation continue to erode creativity from our culture and schools, Vales and EVLworld want to bring art, color and creativity back and inspire others to see their own artistic potentials.

For artists BY ARTISTS – Digital presents artist Noel Aquino & photographer Alexia Fodere
Sunday, 08/25/2013 – 07:00 pm –
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Art and Photographic Installation #77 of ‘for artists BY ARTISTS’ presents select pieces of art by Noel Aquino and photographer Alexia Fodere. Join us for the weekly network art salon that features artist and their works in a dynamic environment that’s fused along with culinary delights and music.

Noel Aquino will be highlighting some of his personal favorite pieces while revealing his latest project.

Alexia Fodere will be unveiling her latest photographic series ‘Curves’ which features 15 photographs that gives you a different perspective on the contour of the female body.

The artists…
Artist Noel Aquino www.noelaquinoart.com
Artist Noel Aquino was born and raised in Varadero, Cuba, and now resides in Florida. When Aquino was nine years old, an artist from Varadero Community Art Center noticed his talent, and persuaded him to attend classes at the center. After two years of training, his instructors encouraged him to apply to The Matanzas School of Art. Aquino was accepted to the school, and spent the next three years there refining his creative abilities and learning about art history. Much of his time at the school was spent under the tutelage of several nationally, and internationally recognized Cuban artists.

At the age of 20, the passion of youth and a non-conformist attitude towards life were reflected in Aquino’s work, and also led him to leave Cuba for the United States. Although he produced many pieces while a young man in Cuba, it has been in the U.S. where he has created the vast majority of his body of work. Much of Aquino’s early material was of the realistic nature, and included intricately detailed landscapes, and portraits. He then moved into a surrealistic period, gradually arriving at his present style, which he describes as “contemporary modernism”.

Aquino has had numerous (solo and group) shows in the Miami, and Tampa Bay areas of Florida, and in Michigan. He has sold well over 400 pieces, and his works are part of private collections in the US, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

Noel’s Artist Statement
Like all evolving artists I have gone through various styles and phases; my present approach to painting incorporates the components of form, space, color, and texture, resulting in works that could best be described as contemporary-modernism. I don’t begin my pieces with a sketch, or an image of something tangible in my head, instead I tap into very basic internal emotions, and incorporate those inner perspectives into my process, effectively using my paint and brush, to translate and record, the “language of my mind” onto the canvas. This is not however, to say that I don’t use my artistic skills, but that I integrate those talents into my method in combination with what flows from my subconscious. I then analyze and “play” with the canvas until I feel that a work is complete. This technique is in essence what gives life to my art.

Once I have completed a painting, the images on the canvas oftentimes evoke feelings of something familiar to the viewer- these perceptions are usually based on a particular object (or set of objects) the individual may have seen in his or her own life. And although, it is not necessarily my intent to induce these perceptions, I do realize that they are in part what draws people to my work, and connects them to the pieces. This in turn brings greater inspiration for my expression; ultimately adding to my intrinsic motivation to paint.

Alexia Fodere www.omegaeye.com
Alexia speaks……
I shape the experience of and interior space with my perception of the light, it’s intensity, it’s amplitude, and its angle. Thrusting the objects in front of my camera in its way, just as the wind would do. Also, the proper balance of the subjects plays a central role enhancing the Designer idea.

Alexia’s work has been published in: Architectural Digest, Florida Design Home & Decor, Florida Design International, Florida Design Palm Beach, Casa & Estilo, Blueprint Directory, Loft, Inside Out, Electronic House, Miami Herald Home, DIning Out and Elle Decor.

An Artists Series by Rod Pratt
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Curated by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon
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For artists BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Mixed Media Exhibition by Interior Designer Monica Suleski and Painter Henry Ballate
Sunday, 08/11/2013 – 07:00 pm –
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The 75TH Installation of for artists BY ARTISTS will present two dynamic artists. Esteemed Interior Designer Monica Suleski & Fine Art creator Henry Ballate

About Monica Suleski www.eemiami.net
Designer Monica Suleski, is a visionary thinker and entrepreneur, whose mission is to construct multi-dimensional spaces that blur the line between fashion, art, and interior design. Founded in 1995, Eclectic Elements is a design firm with a furniture showroom dedicated to design practical and functional environments, with precise attention to detail and complementary design services. Eclectic’s designs have graced homes of high profile clientele that include notable celebrities such as Lebron James, Michael Mann, Lil Wayne, Carlos Boozer, Sean Kingston, Rafael Furcal and Luis Fonsi, to name a few.

Monica is a CEO on the move, successfully founding and running two unique empires: her showroom which offers her clients everything they need to furnish their home and her company of Production Rentals for furniture and waterfront estates that are used for popular television and movie production studios such as: MTV USA & Europe, Bravo, HGTV, Univision, Telemundo, ABC, CBS and more. Realtors and developers entrust Eclectic Elements with all their staging needs transforming numerous homes on the market into Sold Real Estate. On her downtime for her personal investment she buys, builds and designs luxury waterfront estates for rentals and sales. Since Eclectic Elements’ inception, Monica’s designs have graced homes throughout the US and Caribbean. Projects include luxury estates, prominent residential properties and notable commercial developments. Renowned for delivering exquisite furnishings with sophisticated design elements, her clientele includes noted designers, architectural firms, Fortune 500 and more.

“A house is like a woman, and like a woman, a house needs to be dressed appropriately for maximum allure. Every day that passes that it isn’t styled, it isn’t fully enjoyed.” For Monica, it’s all about positive thinking, backing up your idea with mindful, purposeful action and running with it.

Henry Ballate www.miamiartstudio.com
Fragments and Passions
My Fragments are stimulated from the passion of one artist to another showing a wide range of influences, including sources from the Renaissance to contemporary artists. Many of these works were the pornography of my childhood, and still today I look at them with the same curiosity of that child abandoned in the library.
My process starts with a collage made with the use of a computer. Observing works of art on the computer gives me the possibility of walking into a piece and stop where it provokes and excites me. The ideal model has already been created and has eternal form. I use it and destroy it purely for aesthetic reasons, recovering and bringing it out from the darkness, releasing it from its Baroque frame and putting it into contemporary context.

An Artists Series by Rod Pratt
Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Associates
Curated by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon
Music by: John JC Corradi | UMBER BANDI – VILLE | GEORGE VIDAL
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For artists BY ARTISTS – LIVE w/ Rebecca Barbara | Fred Love | Jessica Loren | Benari Stewart & Guest Artists Exh. Miguel Paredes
Thursday, 08/08/2013 – 07:00 pm –
South Beach Marriott DECO BLUE
161 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The monthly artists exhibition for artists BY ARTISTS – LIVE is marching towards Art Basel 2013. A collective effort by 4 artists creating art on the patio of Deco Blue located inside the South Beach Marriott. Photographer Fred Love, Visual Painter Rebecca Barba, Wall Designer -Benari Stewart, & Painter – Jessica Loren will provide viewers with a real time live presentation of their creativity.

Guest artists Miguel Paredes will be presenting an exhibition of his esteem collection.

Enjoy a Thursday evening of Art with an Ocean View on the patio of the South Beach Marriott. Whether your sipping on cocktails or having the artists pairing dinner, you will be immersed in a one of a kind environment.

THE LIVE ARITSTS…..

REBECCA BARBA

Born and raised in South Florida, Rebecca Barba is a first generation Cuban-American.

Since the tender age of 3, Rebecca showed signs of creativity. Throughout her early education, she excelled in her art courses, receiving accolades in both school and community-sponsored art competitions. Rebecca earned a Minor in Visual Arts from Florida International University in 1995.

In 2007, she was fortunate to meet and be inspired by visual artist, Pablo Contrisciani, he helped un-lock her expressionistic style. As an artist, her style has evolved through the years, mastering mediums such as: pencil, charcoals, watercolors, pastels and acrylics. Her most recent creations are interpretations of moments in the artist’s life expressed in passionate energized brush strokes of captivating hues. These are appropriately called, “Art of Life By Rebecca B.” A collection of paintings derived from the experiences in the artist’s life; life is what inspires her!

FRED LOVE

A self-taught photographer, Fred Love works with some of Miami’s most successful modeling agencies, such as WILHELMINA, NEXT, FORD, MC2 and others, as well as some of fashion’s most established super models. Love is notorious for capturing iconic fashion images, and his photography has become an essential tool in helping fashion agents to develop and launch the careers of these models while building a portfolio that will market them in obtaining work from major clients from within the fashion industry.
Fred Love has been featured multiple times on Fashionone.com and his work can be seen in numerous magazines, and for luxury brands such as Legitimutt, ishine365 and in GLASSbook. He has been a resident artist at Artwalk in Wynwood, Miami for many years. A major focus in Fred’s career today is to continue to establish himself as a top fashion editorial photographer. When asked to describe what it is about photography that inspires him, Fred explained, “I love telling a story or conveying a feeling through my photographs. For me, it’s all about capturing the emotion and personality of the subject.”

BENARI STEWART

Benari Stewart, Sign Language’s lead
designer and innovator, has provided
high-end, custom-designed wall art to
c e l e b r i t i e s , d e s i g n e r s a n d a r t
aficionados since 2009. Benari’s recent
c l i e n t s i n c l u d e wo r l d – r e n own e d
recording artist Pitbull, various Miami
boutique businesses, and companies
such as Fendi and Design/Miami. These
clients have helped publicize Benari’s
talented vision and custom designs,
while allowing him to focus on his art
and creating new designs.
C o n s e q u e n t l y , S L h a s b e e n
aggressively expanding its market to
include custom designs for universities
and colleges, and custom designs for
larger commercial properties such as
hotels and restaurants.

JESSICA LOREN

Jessica is a music fan who portrays her love of music and sound through her art. Her painting are a mixed media process of acrylic on canvas, incorporating metal , glass and other textural components.

Jessica was born and raised in New York and currently resides in South Florida. Her work has been shown in galleries throughout South Florida as well as at art shows and fairs in Florida and New York.

“Even before I was an artists I was a music fan. Music moves me, when I close my eyes I can feel the excitement that comes from the sound of the bass drum just as the performance is about to begin. It’s such a rush of emotions and it’s that feel, the way music transports me, that I hope my painting can express to other. I truly hope my paintings can bring others the kind of joy I find in music.” – Jessica Loren

GUEST EXHIBITOR – MIGUEL PAREDES

Miguel Paredes was born in New York in 1966. He is an artist and urban realist who combines the exhilarating sense of New York graffiti art with the skill and perceptiveness of a truly exceptional artist.

Growing up on 72nd Street in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Paredes exuded early signs of artistic ability and accepted an invitation to New York City’s prestigious Fiorello La Guardia High School of Music and Art – immortalized in the musical and movie Fame – in the early 1980s. His studies at Fiorello coincided with the explosion of street culture in the city. Paredes drew inspiration from notorious pop artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring and plunged headlong into the world of graffiti and pop art taking the name “Mist” as his moniker.

Another influential figure in Paredes’ artistic career is his mentor, Ronnie Cutrone. Cutrone was Andy Warhol’s immediate assistant at the Factory during the notorious pop artist’s most productive and prestigious years. To Paredes, his mentor’s paintings are the essence of pop: colorful, lively and highly accessible. Cutrone’s constant use of bright and fluorescent colors not only influenced Warhol’s return to such hues, but shaped Paredes’ color palette choices as well. Paredes’ piece “Ronnie is that you?

Curated by Rod Pratt

Hosted by: Sandra Garcia & Morgan Bryant Schiavone

DESIGNERS & MODEL CASTING by Herbert Piramid (7P – 9P)

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21 Artists Strong – The ReShow…for artists BY ARTISTS
Sunday, 07/28/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
123,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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JOIN US THIS SUNDAY as we present 21 Artists Strong – The Reshow. We will be highlighting the works of the participating artists from February thru July. The presentation will be dynamic and will feature fine art, photography, interior designs an sculpting.

CO-Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Associates

Curated by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi | UMBER BANDI – VILLE | GEORGE VIDAL

Special Guest DJ Mikkel Dankner

MONICA CHIODO CONKLIN BIRTHDAY DINNER

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Love and Marriage Luxury Bridal Showcase
Thursday, 08/15/2013 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The Bath Club
5937 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Cost: 25.00

Come experience the best the culinary world has to offer, while getting up close and personal with the latest vendors and fashion in the bridal industry. A night full of music, endless food, champagne, and give a ways. Not to mention an all exclusive groom’s lounge for your special guy. This all takes place at the most sought after private venue in Miami Beach, The Bath Club. One lucky couple will be able to win a wedding rental of this fabulous venue. (restrictions apply)

On The Grind – A Pac23 Art Show
Saturday, 07/06/2013 – 08/31/2013 11:00 am –
Kidrobot Miami
638 Collins Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Hello, this is Francisco Perez aka Pac23 and I’m a local artist/illustrator.

I’m reaching out to you guys to see if you would like to make a post of my solo art show at the moment going on at Kidrobot at the beach. It’s called “On The Grind” and it runs until the end of August. I’m not sure if you guys make posts for this kind of stuff, but it doesn’t hurt trying.

The flyer for the show is attached.

Here are links to pics of the opening reception and gallery space – http://www.behance.net/gallery/On-The-Grind-A-Pac23-Art-Show/9735413 & https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.530248207022669.1073741826.240014309379395&type=3
My work can be seen here – http://www.pac23.com & https://www.facebook.com/pages/Francisco-Pac23-Perez/240014309379395

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I am also releasing a collectible resin sculpture in the same realm of designer vinyl toys in collaboration with Deep Blue Realm.

Here’s a link with pics of the figure – http://www.behance.net/gallery/Bob-Omb-Resin-Figures/9734913 and here’s a bit more info on it –

This is Pac23, artist from Kidrobot Dunny series 2012. Deep Blue Realm and I are collaborating on our first limited run of this 7 inch resin Bob-Omb. Sculpted and tooled by Deep Blue Realm, and hand painted by me. We’ll be doing runs of 6 per color way and each piece will be one of kind as each will be hand painted and hand tooled by us. We plan on releasing a few color ways following this release of the black Bob-Omb. Each will come individually numbered and in a hand crafted box along with a 6″x6″ print of the matching color way.

Release date will be September 2013.

Bob-Ombs will be $220 (national shipping included, international shipping please inquire).

The pink Bob-Omb (01 of 01) will be on sale at my “On The Grind” solo show (running from July through August) at the Kidrobot store in Miami.

For inquiries please contact us at buy.bobomb@gmail.com

Since it’s a limited release per color way it will be handled as a first come first served basis.

You can find me on www.pac23.com and DeepBluerealm on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Deepbluerealm

Thanks,

Thank you so much for your time!

Francisco

# 71 for artists BY ARTISTS presents Designer Lisa Halloran and Painters Hector Figueroa & Andrew Sloan
Sunday, 07/07/2013 – 07/07/2013 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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for artists BY ARTISTS – INSTALL #71

ABOUT THE ARTISTS…

INTERIOR DESIGNER – Lisa Halloran

Miami-based designer Lisa Halloran, who has been recognized in this city for her creativeness and imagination, successfully implemented her mark in this masterpiece, setting a standard in interior design.

Sculptures of Space, founded by Lisa, is not only an interior design company, but also incorporates the elements that support the creative process. The company is currently heading the remodeling of Hotel Cavalier; redesigning the lobby, patio, bar and restaurant, among others. Additional projects include a clothing boutique on the grounds of the Clinton Hotel and the possibility of a second club in Puerto Rico.

Sculptors of Space, who has designed hot spots the likes of Nikky Beach Club, The Strand, Touch and Opium in Miami Beach, combined rich and luxurious fabrics with second hand objects to give the space its own personality.

CLIENTS

HOTELS:
WALDORF HOTEL
HOTEL EVA
LOBBY / KEY WEST APT COMPLEX

RESTAURANT & BAR:
BODEGA
THUNDER BAR
STATION 4
BALANS, BISCAYNE, UM, LINCOLN RD
COZY BAR
SNATCH
SUITE
YAGE
GARCIAS SEAFOOD
WILL CALL
TOUCH
NIKKI BEACH

PAINTER – Hector Figureoa

Born 1984 in New York City and Raised in Miami, H. Fig is emerging into the Art scene with his rediscovered passion for art.

Self taught artist, mostly drawing a sketching for himself or to gift a romantic interest, H. Fig started painting in 2012.

His influences growing up ,and still to this day, are street art and cartoons but has always had an appreciation for all art forms and mediums. His abstract approach to painting is done with bright colors on black backgrounds that allow the subject to matter to speak for itself.

Typically painting about human emotions and his spiritual beliefs, H. Fig paints using acrylics on canvas, wood panels and even mirrors.

Painting with his “soul and no formal training”, H.Fig’s abstract style of painting brings a unique voice to human emotion that stems from his life experience which he feels a wide audience can relate to.

PAINTER – Andrew Sloan

is an American-born, self-taught artist working from Miami, FL. His signature street-influenced, contemporary style with vibrant colors and bold outlines incorporates images and characters of daily life with elements of fashion, music, design, anthropology, architecture, and a variety of underground culture. Working much of the time on wood or canvas, Sloan also utilizes recycled objects, found materials, clothing and anything else that will hold ink and color.

First noticed in 1994 while doing manhole cover rubbings in the streets of Washington DC, Sloan’s exhibition history and gallery representation has grown exponentially in the past decade. First in Miami, through Damien B Contemporary Art Center (2005) and Art Miami (2006), then Paris (2008) and throughout New England from Burlington to Boston, Providence to Provincetown. In 2011, Sloan exhibited for the first time in Austin, Texas and returned to Paris for his second solo exhibition. He has been united in gallery shows and group exhibitions with many of today’s top contemporary artists, including Shepard Fairey, Phil Frost, Doze Green, Dave Kinsey and Jesse Reno.

Sloan has degrees in anthropology and marketing communications and a professional background in music, creative strategy, and print design. As tour manager for the Jamaican band, Israel Vibration in the 1990s, Sloan built an art history foundation from visits to the great museums of Europe, as well as, a large collection of street imagery, photographs and action illustrations.

Sloan is an active arts instructor, tutor, and community arts activist. He is a juried member of the Rhode Island State Council for the Arts Education Roster and a member of VSA Florida with intensive arts instruction experience with developmentally challenged youth and adults. In the last three years, with his wife Ursula, he has led more than a dozen 2D portrait and mural projects with a wide variety of grades and schools through short-term residencies and after-school/in-school programs, including Arts 4 Learning (2012-2013) and the Miami Children’s Museum (2012).

Sloan’s images and hand-drawn type have been used for signage, CD packaging, band backdrops, event flyers, t-shirts, print advertising, skate deck graphics, and, most recently, short-run editions of products incorporating his colorful creations. He has painted numerous large scale murals, both indoors and out, painted live at the Burton US Snowboard Championships, and has just completed a three painting commission for Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence.

Sloan is currently studying sculpture at O. Haligon Fine Art in Miami. His first works in 3D will be ready for Art Basel 2013.

Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Associates

Curated by: Rod Pratt

Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi | UMBER BANDI – VILLE | GEORGE VIDAL

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#72 for artists BY ARTISTS (EXCLUSIVE) presents the SUPER MODEL MAG – mixed media digital exhibition South Florida Launch
Sunday, 07/14/2013 – 07/14/2013 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The 72nd Installation of artists BY ARTISTS presents the SUPER MODEL MAG mixed media digital exhibition. A visually stunning presentation of the top models, photographers and celebrities. Behind the scenes photos and footage of the shoots, and videos. for artists BY ARTISTS will give you the inside look of the Magazine that’s dedicated to Luxury Lifestyle of the famous and rich.

There is limited space for this event. Table Reservations will be the first priority and the guest list will be honored on this night.

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for artists BY ARTISTS – SUPER MODEL MAG in subject line.

SUPER MODEL MAG (www.supermodelinc.com)

Super Model is a luxury lifestyle magazine devoted to today’s hottest trends. Super Model is the channel that will showcase your brand to celebrities, models, fashion icons and most importantly, affluent consumers who live, play, shop and either aspire to – or already live a luxury lifestyle. This magazine combines the hottest fashions, exotic destinations, fine dining, delectable libations, celebrity interviews, high finance, luxury real-estate and captivating nightlife, all to meet the passions of both men and women. Whether featuring the latest fall fashion lines, the next hot spot or where to find elegant dining, our world renowned editorial team will bring excitement to life in the pages of this glossy over-sized luxury lifestyle publication.

Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Associates

Curated by: Gary Brown

Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi | UMBER BANDI – VILLE | GEORGE VIDAL

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Meet the Artist
Friday, 07/26/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Claridge Hotel Miami Beach
3500 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33014
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Cost: FREE

“Meet the Artist” event ~ an artist exhibit and reception being held at the Claridge Hotel in Miami Beach which will feature original paintings from local artists.
Enjoy networking with the local business community, international hotel guests, artists and art enthusiasts during this reception and exhibition of great work by our local talent.
FREE Parking across from the hotel, complimentary glass of wine during the first hour (7-8pm), complimentary hors d’oeuvres all night, and cash bar.
Must RSVP by eMailing bertha.morales@live.com.

Artists interested in exhibiting at this or other future Meet the Artist events must send their requests to bertha.morales@live.com.

for artists….BY ARTISTS presents the Mosaic Works of Carlos Alves /JC Carroll and Swimwear Designer Fab Silberstein in a Mixed Media Digital Exhibition
Sunday, 06/30/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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for artists….BY ARTISTS Installation #70 will showcase the Mosaic Works of Carlos Alves & JC Carroll along with Swimwear Designer Fab Silberstein.

Here’s a little bit about the artists….

Carlos Alves
Alves kick-started his post-college career with a free flowing tile installation located on the floor and walls of the Art Center South Florida. The project eventually led to commissions by a number of public and private clients in the US, and from London, to Hong Kong.

Alves is now applying his artistry to large public and private artwork projects throughout the US and abroad. Located at The Palm Beach Court House, stands a 16’ Pineapple Sculpture on the Court House lawn as well as 6 tile murals and 10 benches depicting historical illustrations of Delray Beach. At the General Mitchell Airport Concourse “C” Floor, in Milwaukee Wisconsin there are 15 mosaic medallions from 3’to15’in diameter placed throughout a 2000 sq. foot terrazzo floor designed by Carlos. An entry floor at Fire Station #21 in Los Angeles California, and recently completed a Public Art Project at the Video Visitation Center and Palm Beach Sheriffs Office in Palm Beach County, and Verde Garden in Homestead, Fl.

Alves also enjoys projects with children and has accomplished many public artworks working with them. He feels that if his art works for kids then it really works. Impending is: The Dade County Children’s Courthouse. This project involves working with elementary school children to create the tiles. Carlos believes that creating public art requires striking a balance between personal expression and working within the parameters of the project. In his mind the artist needs to create a piece that can be appreciated by a wide range of people.

JC Carroll
Lives and works with her partner/ husband Carlos Alves in Miami, Florida. She is considered one of the original pioneers of South Beaches’ gentrification in the late 1980’s where she opened ART-ACT Performance Gallery. Having studied theater/ set design and fine art at the Wolfson Campus, FIU & interned at Coconut Grove Playhouse and Bellas Artes she opened ART-ACT to provide a space to further explore the burgeoning art scene of the time. ART-ACT brought to Miami Beach new and exciting artists like Tomata Du Plenty, and group shows from NYC’s Rivington School, COLAB, Ringling School & more. The theater concentrated on plays of great significance at the time, many based on Political/Civil/Gay rights and AIDS epidemic awareness holding countless fund raisers for the hopes of a cure. JC designed and created a majority of the set designs for these plays, and performed as well. The same values that went into the shows she produced goes into her visual art.

With the motto that everything and everyone was an art form JC produced / edited ART-ACT TV on WLRN Cable Tap. A 30 min. weekly show highlighting the art scene, local and international, as well as many countless colorful personalities. Upon returning to Miami she produced & edited “Live Wire” the off spring of Andrew Delaplaines’ Wire Magazine.

Fab Silberstein
A graduate of Miami International University of Art and Design . Fab Silberstein is on the rise to become one of the top swimwear designers of the near future. Her company La Belle Rebelle puts style in style as her Avant Garde spirit is showcased.

Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Rod Pratt
Curated by: Gary James & Rod Pratt
Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon
Music by: John JC Corradi | Umber Bandi – Ville | George Vidal
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for artists BY ARTISTS – LIVE
Thursday, 07/11/2013, 06:00 pm –
South Beach Marriott
161 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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[ev-uh-loo-shuh] 2 a product of such development; something evolved:

The word EVOLUTION best describes the time frame from December 4, 2011 to Thursday, July 11, 2013 regarding the program “for artists BY ARTISTS.” On December 4, 2011 at Haven lounge is when the program came to life, and since that time has featured over 75 artists (Painters, Photographers, Sculptors, Designers..etc.) in a weekly (SUNDAY) Digital Exhibition. On Thursday, July 11, 2013 at South Beach Marriott there will be another stage of development……”for artists BY ARTISTS ~ LIVE”, the monthly program, will be brought into existence featuring a simultaneous REAL TIME EXHIBITION by two of Miami’s hardest working artists. Cuban-American Visual Artist Rebecca Barba and the ingenious Photographer Fred Love will envision and then create their works on the OCEAN FRONT patio of the South Beach Marriott, a serene and intimate venue located South of Fifth.

Come enjoy a beautiful summer sunset evening of cocktails and LIVE ART with an ocean view and breeze. Hosted by Gary James Fitzsimmons and Sandra Garcia

‘for artists…BY ARTISTS’ presents Laelanie Larach(Painter) & Catalina Izquierdo(Swimwear Designer)
Sunday, 06/23/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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[Description]

The objective of ‘for artists..BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistBYARTISTS) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts. We present a unique opportunity for painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and videographers to exhibit their works in a Large Digital Format environment. Selected artists gain access to utilize the technology of Haven and present their art in a dynamic presentation.

INSTALLATION # 69

LAELANIE LARACH www.laelanielarach.com

Laelanie Larach Nieves, a self-taught artist who at 15 made her first masterpiece ( Mysterious Forrest),was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.As the years went by,she began changing her style of painting and opted to fuse two of her passions, photography with abstract painting and the surreal style.

Each of her works has a different concept, but she predominantly uses bright colors, several textures and other techniques. Her inspiration for her work comes from different sources. It may be the open spaces, a sea breeze, or a profund silent that carries different levels of consciousness with a limitless reality; all is tranferred onto a canvas and all in done for the love of art.

“Inspiration without Limits”

CATALINA IZQUEIRDO www.ilovebikiniz.com

Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Rod Pratt

Curated by: Rod Pratt

Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi | UMBER BANDI – VILLE | GEORGE VIDAL

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for artists By Artists presents A Digital Exhibition of IBAEM 2013.
Monday, 06/10/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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‘for artists By Artists’ is pleased to present an Exclusive Happy Hour featuring a Digital Exhibition of IBAEM 2013.

The objective of ‘for artists..BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistBYARTISTS) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts. We present a unique opportunity for painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and videographers to exhibit their works in a Large Digital Format environment. Selected artists gain access to utilize the technology of Haven and present their art in a dynamic presentation.

Miami Iron Side in the Upper East Side of the city is the hosting venue of the IBAEM 2013, an event endorsed by the City of Miami through its Arts & Entertainment Council and sponsored by Car2Go. The mega-exhibition entitled “International Biennale Artists Exhibition Miami, IBAEM” is a 7-day showcase event by 80 artists from 19 countries.

Produced by the nascent Key Biscayne-based company, The Art Marketing Mind, LLC, 84 International Emerging Artists. Maria Napoles, President and Tata Fernandez, VP of Marketing.

Produced by: The Art Marketing Mind LLC

Hosted by: Sandra Garcia & Rod Pratt

Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi

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For artists…BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Mixed Media Exhibition David Rohn | Danilo De La Torre | Alexis Trigoura
Sunday, 04/28/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The objective of ‘for artists..BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistBYARTISTS) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts. We present a unique opportunity for painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and videographers to exhibit their works in a Large Digital Format environment. Selected artists gain access to utilize the technology of Haven and present their art in a dynamic presentation.

Installation #68 will feature David Rohn | Danilo De La Torre | Alexis Trigoura

DAVID ROHN

David Rohn grew up in the suburbs of New York, the city in which he lived during most of the ’70’s and ’80’s. He studied Architecture, Art and Urbanism at NYU, the Ecole des Beaux Arts, and Pratt Institute, he moved to Paris again in 1989 , and later settled in Miami in 1992 where he began to exhibit paintings, videos, installations, and performances. Currently associated with Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art, Miami, his work has reached museums and collections both public and private.
In 2008, he formed:”Homo-Sapiens (Art for Evolution) with collaborator Danilo de la Torre for the creation and production of a variety of performance, Video, and Photographic projects, typically with themes related to social issues.
David Rohn also contributes writing on art for Artlurker and Whitehot Miami.

DANILO DE LA TORRE / ADORA

Born in Havana Cuba .
Trained in classical ballet . Worked in musical theater and cabaret from age of seventeen.
Went to Paris France in 1985 to join Le Ballet Theatre de la Seine, where he continued to work in contemporary and modern dance.
Visit Miami Beach in 1986 (later to be know as South Beach) Relocated there, soon to become Adora, an icon whose outrageous bouffant wigs, extraordinary make up and captivating stage presence made him/her the undisputed “Queen of South Beach”, a title that survives even in that somewhat changed Scene.
Adora’s repertoire of lip-sycned interpretations include a variety of music from Yma Sumac to Opera, Edith Piaf to La Lupe.
In 2008, de la Torre formed ‘Homo-Sapiens (Art for evolution) with long-time collaborator David Rohn; their first project Silencio, involved an unspoken performance Piece about a Guard and Muslim inmate of a Gitmo style Detention Camp who fall in love. They have since produced a number of performance and video and photographic works that have been produced and exhibited in Germany, Israel and the USA.

ALEXIS TRIGOURA

Born in 1971 and raised in Regla, Cuba, Alexis Trigoura experienced the quintessential Cuban childhood. His family’s name was well-known throughout Cuba due to their popular and successful butcher shop. In 1980, however, due to the progressively intense demands of Castro’s regime, Alexis and his family were compelled to leave their beautiful homeland. Alexis, just ten at the time, joined his father, mother and two brothers on the 90-mile pilgrimage to U.S. shores via the Mariel Boat Lift.
Alexis learned of his love of painting early in life, at the age of three. The media he enjoyed most was watercolor but he later discovered charcoal, oil, acrylic and pastels. He didn’t stop there. Sculpture inspired him as well and, with his resourceful imagination, Alexis created sculptures with whatever materials he could find.
It wasn’t until his adult years – after being a flight attendant and traveling around the world – that Alexis realized no other place captured the beauty and sincerity of Cuba. An intense desire to return home gave him the courage to visit and photograph the island he left behind 24 years earlier. Alexis’ photographs capture memories of his colorful childhood and the love of an island he once called home.

Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Rod Pratt

Curated by: Sandra Garcia

Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi

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For artists…BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Mixed Media Exhibition of BODYPAINTOGRAPHY by Cynthia Flesichmann
Sunday, 04/14/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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[Description]

The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistBYARTISTS) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts. We present a unique opportunity for painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and videographers to exhibit their works in a Large Digital Format environment. Selected artists gain access to utilize the technology of Haven and present their art in a dynamic presentation.

Installation #66 will feature mixed media artist Cynthia Fleischmann, painter/photographer, and her exhibit “Silver.”

ABOUT THE ARTIST www.bodypaintography.com

Cynthia Fleischmann grew up in Küsnacht, Switzerland until she was 10, spending most of her time outdoors observing, playing sports, running around naked and drawing. Her appreciation for photography developed from her father’s love for pioneering photographers such as Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and Paul Strand that lined his gallery walls called Galerie Zur Stockeregg. Moving to Dover, Massachusetts with her mother and three older sisters imposed a new culture on her in which English became her prominent language and school activities and sports her focus and drive. She was intimately involved in creating stage sets for the school musicals and was nominated as most artistic in high school. Cynthia always had a passion for experimenting, and in 2009 she combined her painting and photography into one form she calls ‘bodypaintography.’ Although photography is her focus at the University of Miami, she does not feel limited by any form of expression and continues to experiment with painting, photography, lithography and drawing.

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Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Rod Pratt

Curated by: Rod Pratt

Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi

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For artists…BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Mixed Media Exhibition Dan Vidal | Jennifer Art | Adam C. Schrimmer
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The objective of ‘for artists..BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistBYARTISTS) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts. We present a unique opportunity for painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and videographers to exhibit their works in a Large Digital Format environment. Selected artists gain access to utilize the technology of Haven and present their art in a dynamic presentation.

Installation #67 will feature Dan Vidal (Photographer), Andrew C. Schrimmer (Illustrator/Painter), & Jennifer Art (Photographer).

DAN VIDAL www.dan-vidal.com

Since 1999, the bulk of my photographic work has focused on the dance music culture of the major cities of the United States, including the Miami metropolitan area, New York, and Las Vegas. In this decade of time, the “nightlife photographer” has risen from being a marginal player in the scene to an integral, almost ubiquitous documentarian.

With an eye towards getting away from that ubiquity, I utilize all the elements within the events and locations I’ve had the privilege of shooting at. Not content to use just a flash perched on top of my camera, I’ll utilize existing lights, reflections, fog, smoke, and look for the mysterious “right look” as it applies to what I do, in order to get the image.

JENNIFER ART www.jenniferartgallery.com

JenniferArt started as a creative idea which then grew into something that can be seen on many different platforms. It began with artist Jennifer Artidiello from Miami, FL with the gift of drawing by simply looking at an image and replicating it onto a larger scale in perfect detail and proportion at an early age. This was a hobby for years with no formal teaching. After high school, she attended the Art Institute of Los Angeles – CA and majored in Media Arts & Animation, then transferred to Miami International University of Art & Design. With the knowledge and projects she was heavily involved with she was able to combine all aspects of study and form her unique style.

JenniferArt’s purpose is to explore all boundaries that no one has ever breached in the art world before. To blend traditional art medium with new modern art mediums to create a one of a kind masterpiece that has no replica or equal. From Photography to painting, JenniferArt can cover each aspect of what makes Art. Through graphic design to visual painting, there is nothing that she won’t use to express the colorful images projecting in her mind. This has progressed into the Photography passion, where all those elements that have been taught on paper and digitally can come together on film.JenniferArt’s goal is to evoke awareness that women are powerful sensuous creatures that have the capacity create and destroy all that you love.

While in Los Angeles, she was part of Red Giant Productions that worked on various projects and studios such as Image comics, rhythm & Hues, and Sony to name a few. In recent years she has worked with several clients producing graphic design logo work, web site design, painting, and photography. Photography has really been the passion and drive that moves JenniferArt, with many projects that are still in the works it is her desire and goal to bring her view of what the embodiment of art is to light.
ADAM C. SCHRIMMER www.adamschrimmer.com

Adam C Schrimmer is a color blind artist, whose preferred medium is charcoal. He loves working with his hands and feeling every part of what he is creating. The simple versatility in the tool allows him to reach the degree of detail that he chooses. He enjoys the closeness that he feels with it; there is a natural bond that is unavoidable. It bears a nostalgic resemblance to finger painting as a child, there is a direct connection between his mind, body, and heart that is still exhilarating (even as an adult). He is recognized for his work in charcoal on large-scale mixed surfaces including wood panels and canvas.

During a solo exhibit where he worked ‘live,’ Adam’s work was classified as “Emotional Expressionism.” His drawings never take more than a day, they are started and finished in one sitting. No matter the size or subject matter. When he gets inspired to work it is like a surge of energy… a pulse of power; he becomes like an out of control freight train driven by the music in his ears and the blood pumping in his veins. Adam is a very passionate person and believes strongly that a feeling, emotion or state of mind cannot be duplicated. This moment, right now, as you read this short bio will be gone in a second and you will never get it back. His drawings are moments in time that he cannot create again, it would never be the same, because the emotional and physical state-of-being that urged him to make that specific piece of art at that specific time, on that specific day are now gone.
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Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Rod Pratt

Curated by: Sandra Garcia

Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi

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Paint City Alumni Art Exhibition
Sunday, 04/05/2013, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
FIU College of Architecture + The Arts Miami Beach Urban Studios
420 Lincoln Rd. Suite 440,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The Art + Art History Department and the FIU Alumni Association are proud to host Paint City, an alumni art exhibition which surveys the contemporary state of painting in South Florida and beyond, on Friday, April 5th at 6:30 pm at the College of Architecture + The Arts Miami Beach Urban Studios on Lincoln Road. I would like to invite you to be part of this great event. The night will feature the work of five distinguished CARTA alumni artists, as well as a cocktail reception and silent auction.

‘for artists…By Artists’ presents A Digital h2o Artography Exhibit by Victoria Machin
Sunday, 03/10/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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‘for artists…By Artists’ presents A Digital H2O Artography Exhibition by Victoria Machin and a Celebration of the 5th Anniversary of VPVictoriasPortraits.

The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistsByArtists) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, designers and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizing its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.
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About Victoria…

Fine Art and the many forms surrounded by it have always captivated Victoria Machin. Born in Madrid, Spain she always dreamed of expressing her love and creativity to others by creating art that would be fascinating and communicative to the viewer. Her photographs are often illustrative, making the viewer explore and connect with the images.

Victoria’s experiences in different media have greatly shaped her approach to her art in photography. She has obtained a Bachelors Degree in Communication in Arts from ST. Thomas University, and an Associate in Science degree from the Ft. Lauderdale Art Institute in Photography and obtained an Associates in Fine Arts from International Fine Arts College. She also studied Fine Art in Assisi, Italy where she was mostly inspired by the fine art and photography there.

These experiences have exposed her to works that continue to influence the painterly quality and structure she tries to achieve in her work today. One of Victoria’s most exciting and recent projects that she has explored in is her underwater portrait. At once uncanny and mysterious, the underwater portraits in Victoria’s photographs transform the pool into studio and stage, creating a magic of weightlessness imagery with beautiful ballerinas, engagement couples, to fun and creative family shots… taking underwater photography to new heights. They appear before the camera as though borrowed from a dream. Whether in single portraits or as part of a larger composite, Victoria’s work is unique, and has a distinctive signature style…as she is always focused on her continued high standards and positive client feedback which is the result of her growing business.

For more on Victoria please visit:
http://vpvictoriasportraits.com/

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Music Selectors:
Nemanja & John JC Corradi

Resident Music Selectors:
Umber Bandi-Ville & George Vidal

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ENJOY OUR ARTISTS DINNER SPECIAL PAIRING MENU BY
elit By Stoli…

Dinner Reservations are highly recommended for this event.

elit by Stoli Dinner Pairing/Menu
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Mixology by Isaac Grillo

Culinary Cuisine prepared by Chef Todd Erickson

elit by STOLI…Cocktail Creations by Mixologist Isaac Grillo

HOSTED BY: SANDRA GARCIA, ROD PRATT
PROJECTION DESIGN BY: Ricardo Agudelo
PRODUCED BY: ROD PRATT
CURATED BY: SANDRA GARCIA

‘for artists…By Artists’ presents Felipe Cuevas – South Beach Food & Wine Edition
Sunday, 02/24/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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‘for artists…By Artists’ presents a Culinary Digital Photographic Exhibition by Felipe Cuevas for the South Beach Food & Wine Edition

The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistsByArtists) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, designers and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizing its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.

About Felipe…

Since childhood, Chilean born and Miami-based photographer Felipe Cuevas uncovered that he could capture unforgettable moments with his camera. Landscapes and people were his first subjects during his travels around South America. Concerts and events followed and then his passion for food lead him to photograph and meet many of the top chefs in the country and their cuisines. His images have been featured in magazines, digital media and books, and his themed collections have been exhibited in galleries and museums. As a photographer for Univision for the past 15 years, Felipe has also captured the heart and soul of some of the most famous Latin and international stars, world famous athletes, landing his celebrity images in newspapers and magazines around the world. Most recently, Felipe was honored with a “Tribute to Music” exhibition during the 2011 Latin Grammys Awards in Las Vegas, where his iconic photographs of Latin Grammy winners from Celia Cruz to Ricky Martin lined the red carpet outside the venue.

http://felipecuevas.com/

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Special Guest DJ’s:
JOHN CORRADI & RAFAEL MORAES (Brazil)

Resident Music Composers:
UMBER BANDI – VILLE & GEORGE VIDAL

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ENJOY OUR ARTISTS DINNER SPECIAL PAIRING MENU BY
elit By Stoli…

Dinner Reservations are highly recommended for this event.

elit by Stoli Dinner Pairing/Menu
$40 (Tax and gratuity not included)
RSVP for Dinner: 305.987.8885 or info@havenLounge.com

Mixology by Isaac Grillo

Culinary Cuisine prepared by Chef Todd Erickson

elit by STOLI…Cocktail Creations by Mixologist Isaac Grillo

HOSTED BY: SANDRA GARCIA, ROD PRATT
PROJECTION DESIGN BY: Ricardo Agudelo
CURATED BY: SANDRA GARCIA

‘for artists…By Artists’ presents 2nd Sundays Wynwood Series in association with Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art. Kuhl & Leyton
Sunday, 02/10/2013, 07:00 am –
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Join us for our 2nd Sundays Wynwood Series in association with Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art. Kuhl & Leyton will be exhibiting their series titled “ELITE DEVIANCE”

The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistsByArtists) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, designers and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizing its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.

About Brad Kuhl & Monique Leyton, who are Miami-born artists. They divide their time between Beijing, China and America.

CREATION:
Initial concept to finished piece / Working together

The focus of our work for the past ten years has been related to crime. We get many of our initial ideas by reading the news or watching the news either online or on the television. We pay attention to trends in the media and if we choose a topic to explore the initial stages are similar to research. This can entail reading books about a topic, watching interviews, movies and looking at relevant websites. As we research imagery begins to develop mentally. We constantly talk about our research and share ideas as we are working on an initial concept.
The next stage involves choosing an idea for a specific piece for a series. This stage includes additional research related to a specific topic. With our more recent work we use this to generate a mental image of what the scene might have looked like. We then download imagery from the Internet that fits our idea and convert this collage into a drawing.
Once we have a completed sketch we create a palette of our available colors and decide the colors for the major elements in the composition much like a paint-by-numbers sketch. We usually take turns picking colors at this point. After this we use a projector to project our sketch onto a sheet of paper and develop the layers of tape using the sketch as our guide. We do almost all of the work together and constantly step back to evaluate each other and implement “a switch” whereby we have to move to a new area of the piece.
The development of our work is always as a team, from beginning to end.

INSPIRATION:

“Elite Deviance” Series

Our inspiration for this series were as much a reaction to our past works as it was a reaction to a certain economic and political climate in America. Before creating this series our work had primarily focused on violence, but our interested can be more broadly described as crime. To expand what our work was about we decided to tackle non-violent crime. The pale political climate, talk of the “1 percent”, and numerous missteps that were costing both people and businesses unprecedented amounts of money paved the way for a series about white-collar crime.
White-collar crime appealed to us also because it questions the stereotype of who a criminal is. The canon of crime as seen on TV is often of a certain kind and committed by a certain racial or economic class. We were inspired by the question of why a wealthy and often upstanding citizen would commit such a crime. How do you punish a crime of this nature and of this scale?

WORK SELECTION MEDIUM

Bookbinding & Acrylic Tape

We discovered tape as a medium of creation while living in Rome as exchange students at Cornell University. We were drawn to their vibrant colors when living abroad because they reminded us of Miami. The medium informed our decision to make work about crime. As individuals neither of us were ever very comfortable with the idea of painting and in part using tape was a reaction to that. Tape allowed us to borrow from elements of painting while bringing in questions concerning drawing and collage. We’ve since expanded our palate to include bookbinding tape. We use the opaque nature of bookbinding tape to ground the acrylic tape.

THE BEGINNING

Meeting and the start of the work relationship

We met each other while studying art together at Design and Architecture Senior High School. We quickly become best friends of the inseparable nature. We continued our studies together at Cornell University. Increasingly our ideas became shared and the notion of which idea was whose became not only difficult to answer but trivial as well. Under this pretense, we began working together for the first time in our third year of university while living in Rome. Working together seemed a natural evolution in a dialogue that had become two parts of a whole. Our personalities are practically polar opposites and we have very different aesthetic leanings but it has been the differences that have held us together.

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Resident Music Composers:
UMBER BANDI -VILLE / GEORGE VIDAL / NEMANJA

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ENJOY OUR ARTISTS DINNER SPECIAL PAIRING MENU BY
elit By Stoli…

Dinner Reservations are highly recommended for this event.

elit by Stoli Dinner Pairing/Menu
$40 (Tax and gratuity not included)
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Mixology by Isaac Grillo

Culinary Cuisine prepared by Chef Todd Erickson

elit by STOLI…Cocktail Creations by Mixologist Isaac Grillo

HOSTED BY: SANDRA GARCIA, ROD PRATT
PROJECTION DESIGN BY: Ricardo Agudelo
CURATED BY: ROD PRATT

Photographers Exhibition at Tropicolor
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Tropicolor
1442 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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You are cordially invited to join me at Tropicolor Print Solutions ,1442 Alton Road,Miami Beach and enjoy my work…SPREAD THE WORD…The more the merrier!

‘for artists…By Artists’ presents Jenny Perez & Marcio Karam
Sunday, 01/27/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:59 pm
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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We are pleased to be kicking off 2013 Season with a A digital Art Exhibition by Jenny Perez & A Body Paint Exhibition by Marcio Karam.

The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistsByArtists) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, designers and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizing its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.

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About Jenny Perez

Miami native Jenny Perez combines her Latin background with the up-tempo beat of South Florida’s diverse cultures to portray vivid stories of the human spirit through art. With rich bold colors , Jenny Perez fondly creates thought provoking paintings with whimsical
Afro-Cuban accents.

Like many artists, Jenny Perez’s passion for art began in her early youth, and later transpired into a series of original, ingenious compositions — although she initially began career training as a Biology major at the Florida International University. Today, Jenny has collaborated with a list of renowned artists after her collection “Phases” was discovered at the trendy Contesta Rock Hair of South Beach.

Jenny Perez has been featured in noted hot spots in South Florida like Española Way, Uva Restaurant and Lounge, and The Imagine Boutique. As she continues to translate stories in the Art world, Jenny Perez Is rapidly becoming a female prodigy to art collectors of the subtle industry of fine art, new aged pop art, and commercial arts.

www.jennyperez.com

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About Marcio Karam

Original art by Marcio Karam, a Brasilian arirbrush artist, now located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Interview…..

We meet Brazillian born Body Painter, Marcio Karam and we ask him how he got the bodypainting bug ….

“I was born in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and as a boy my first passion was surfing but then I found paint and began painting surf/skateboards,first for myself and then for my friends. The opportunity then came for me to move to the USA where surfing took a back seat and Art took over as my new meaning for life. As a young artist I had and tried many ideas and artforms; oil painting, acrylics, watercolor but in the end Airbrush became my media of choice and my father bought me my first full airbrush set up – I was in heaven.

I later graduated with a degree in commercial arts and illustration, and then went on to work freelance and for various ad agencies until I felt I had he honed my skills and decided to go it alone. I opened my first studio MKARTS & DESIGN. That’s when the art went wild, painting cars, bikes, boats, canvases and much more for clients, movies, tv commercials and anybody that wanted custom art, there was nothing that I wouldn’t paint, My motto was “if you bring it to my shop i’ll paint it!”

As the studio grew the art kept getting better and better and soon I discovered a new medium ‘People’. I started body painting models for photoshoots, tv ,print, car shows and conventions and pretty much any job you could think of and I now run my studio in South Florida with a couple of other artists and focus on creating some of the wildest body art on some beautifull Models. I love taking this art to a new level”

www.mkarts.com

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Resident Music Composers:
UMBER BANDI -VILLE & GEORGE VIDAL

Special Guest Music Composer:
BEPPE GIOIA
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ENJOY OUR ARTISTS DINNER SPECIAL PAIRING MENU BY
elit By Stoli…

Dinner Reservations are highly recommended for this event.

elit by Stoli Dinner Pairing/Menu
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Mixology by Isaac Grillo

Culinary Cuisine prepared by Chef Todd Erickson

elit by STOLI…Cocktail Creations by Mixologist Isaac Grillo

HOSTED BY: SANDRA GARCIA, ROD PRATT
PROJECTION DESIGN BY: Ricardo Agudelo
CURATED BY: ROD PRATT

“Meet the Artist”
Friday, 01/25/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Claridge Hotel Miami Beach
3500 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33014
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Come join us at the next “Meet the Artist” event.

Network with exhibiting artists, local business community, art enthusiasts,
hotel clients and guests.

Enjoy a reception atmosphere, complimentary glass of wine and passed hors d’oeuvres.

Free parking available across from hotel.

Must RSVP at your earliest possible and no later than January 21st
by e-mailing Bertha.Morales@Live.com.

Exhibiting Artists: Edilberto “Pay” Aponte, Nicolle Cure, Edgar Rondon and Joan Keirstead, Irina Dakhnovskaia-Lawton,

Villa Azur & AVANT Gallery – Art Basel 2012 Schedule
Tuesday – Sunday
Villa Azur
309 23rd Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.villaazurmiami.com
 
Kicking off Art Basel on Tuesday will be Italian artist Alex Turco.  Turco is known for canvas art panels and his unique concept of waterproof art panels that have the versatility of being displayed in any location, whether subject to water or extreme temperature conditions. 
 
On Wednesday two artists will be displayed: Alejandro Vigilante and Alec Monopoly. Alejandro Vigilante is a Miami-based multimedia painter who developed a new strain of Neo-Pop art made possible by the popularity of social networking. 
 
Alec Monopoly, an American street artist, graffiti artist and painter, will be exhibited on Wednesday as well as Thursday night who is best known for his satirical spins using the Monopoly man in reference to contemporary styles or situations.
 
Friday: Guy Le Baube, the French award-winning fashion photographer has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and more.
 
On Saturday: Damien Hirst, a British artist who has shocked and surprised the art world with his unusual works and happens to be one of the wealthiest artists in the world.
 
Closing Art Basel week on Sunday, will be Mick Rock, a British photographer best known for his iconic shots of rock and roll legends and is often referred to as “The Man Who Shot the Seventies.”

‘for artists…By Artists’ 1YR Anniversarypresents”5 Miles of Art” -a mixed media compilation of 53 artistic minds
Sunday, 12/09/2012, 07:00 pm –
HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Join us on Sunday, December 9th as “for artists……BY ARTISTS” celebrates their 1YR. Anniversary with the participating artists. The titled is called “5 Miles of Art” – a mixed media compilation of 53 artistic minds –

The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistsByArtists) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, designers and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizin
g its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.

Creatively combining the “art walls” of each participating artists into a seamless presentation will be handled by Technical Director Ricardo Agudelo Augillon. Fine Art…….Pop Art……Landscape Photography…….Fashion Photography…..Costume Designs are just a few of the styles and artistic expressions you will witness.

Haven’s innovativeness and technology, along with their fresh organic plates and tapas immerses you in a unique dining gallery atmosphere. Art, Culinary delights, and smooth sounds by the resident dj’s is the blend that offers an intimate setting

‘for artists…..BY ARTISTS” – YEAR ONE EXHIBITORS

Fred Love
Tara Hauck
Tony Surphman
Michael Perez
Skot Olsen
Brin Abel
Kike San Martin
Pablo Contrisciani
Erin Parish
Luis Arturo Mora
Geoffrey Baris
Jacklyn LaFlamme
Miguel Paredes
Mindy Linkous
Marilyn Scavo
Tomas Loewy
Mariana Martin
Carlos Navarro
Marlene Lopez
Flor Mayoral
Mallo
Lesly Bernal
Rick Exposito
Franklin Sanchez
Ted VanCleave
Luciana Scarabello
Gabreilla Arango
Christine Alfaro
Olga Saretsky
Kamila Cardenas
Danny Osorio
Marcos Sanchez
MIA Animation
Jose Alexzander
Howard Austin Feld
Mitchell Zachs
Vito Loli
Lara Padilla
Rebecca Barba
Masha Feterman
Martin Kaupp
Francisco Del
Nicola Lugo
Michael D. Colanero
Denise Diaz
Peter Vigil
Amalia Leandro
Luke Thomas
Yuri Tuma
Matachos
Art Attila
Lakatoush
Bill Wisser
Griselda Lechini

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO

MIAMI INDEPENDENT THINKERS
ELIZABETH REYES
POSH PANEL
RADIO 4BY4

Resident Music Composers:

Cales & Mr.Hyde, Umber Bandi-Ville & George Vidal
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ENJOY OUR ARTISTS DINNER SPECIAL PAIRING MENU BY
elit By Stoli…

Dinner Reservations are highly recommended for this event.

elit by Stoli Dinner Pairing/Menu
$40 (Tax and gratuity not included)
RSVP for Dinner: 305.987.8885 or info@havenLounge.com

Mixology by Isaac Grillo

Culinary Cuisine prepared by Chef Todd Erickson

elit by STOLI…Cocktail Creations by Mixologist Isaac Grillo

HOSTED BY: SANDRA GARCIA, ROD PRATT
PROJECTION DESIGN BY: Ricardo Agudelo
CURATED BY: ROD PRATT

‘for artists…By Artists’ presents Griselda Lechini
Sunday, 12/02/2012, 07:00 pm –
Haven Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The 45th installment of ‘for artists…By Artists’ presents a digital art exhibition by Griselda Lechini.

The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistsByArtists) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, designers and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizing its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.
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About Griselda Lechini

Artist Bio

Griselda Lechini is a painter best known for her impressionistic landscapes. Her subject matter includes forests (and the roads within them), flowers, and musical instruments.

Her distinctive style is characterized by vivid colors that emit energy.

Argentinean by birth, Griselda Lechini has made the United States her home since 2000. Following a successful modeling and television career, she has breathed and lived painting full time since 2008.

Her works are held in private collections in Louisiana, Florida, New York and Argentina and exhibited locally in the Design District in Miami.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

The trees in my hometown and my father’s farm always talked to me about their strength and beauty.

From my childhood I have always known I would become an artist. The mountains of Argentina revealed to me power; ancient mystery and a permanence that has followed me through the years.

My travels took me around the world, and in each country I have done my best to take in the culture and the rhythm of the people. I pour what I have absorbed into my work. My fascination with nature has taken me to remote locations in search of myself and the answers to questions we all ask ourselves: who I am I and what am I hear on earth to do?

I create art because it allows me to express my feelings of joy and wonder at the universe. My purpose is to paint; to create and to share my love of the brush and creativity with the world. To communicate with people through color and emotion.

And I truly believe my art impacts us in a positive and hopeful way. Where there is always something beautiful around the corner or behind a tree, even, hidden in the bright colors. Where magic is always possible.

www.griseldalechini.com
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Resident Music Composers:

Cales & Mr.Hyde, Umber Bandi-Ville & George Vidal
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ENJOY OUR ARTISTS DINNER SPECIAL PAIRING MENU BY
elit By Stoli…

Dinner Reservations are highly recommended for this event.

elit by Stoli Dinner Pairing/Menu
$40 (Tax and gratuity not included)
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Mixology by Isaac Grillo

Culinary Cuisine prepared by Chef Todd Erickson

elit by STOLI…Cocktail Creations by Mixologist Isaac Grillo

HOSTED BY: SANDRA GARCIA, ROD PRATT
PROJECTION DESIGN BY: Ricardo Agudelo
CURATED BY: ROD PRATT

The Wolfsonian–FIU Presents a Site-specific Installation by Artist Bhakti Baxter: Untitled ([construction of good])
November 29, 2012 through April 7th, 2013
On view in The Wolfsonian Bridge Tender House
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University presents Untitled ([the construction of good]), a site-specific installation by Miami-based artist Bhakti Baxter that will be on view in The Wolfsonian Bridge Tender House beginning November 29, 2012.
 
The Bridge Tender House is one of two stainless-steel structures in the Art Deco style that were placed at either end of the NW 27th Avenue Bridge on the Miami River with its reconstruction in 1938–39. Saved from demolition in the late 1980s, the structure currently resides outside the entrance to The Wolfsonian where it intermittently serves as a space for temporary art installations.
 
Baxter cites the history of the Bridge Tender House as the central reference for his installation. In particular, he turns to a statement made by H. A. Wortham, then-regional director of the Public Works Administration, at its September 1939 inauguration ceremony: Wortham dedicated the bridge “to the construction of good for mankind.” Baxter notes how this simple phrasing effectively converts an act of labor (i.e. construction) and a product of labor (i.e. a bridge) into philosophical and moral principles.
 
“What exactly is meant by ‘good for mankind’ is always changing according to time and place,” says Baxter. “In the context of its original construction, the bridge and the Bridge Tender House provided practical services to cars and ships traveling on or over the Miami River, while at the same time acknowledging the value of good design in public works. Now with its mechanical guts removed, placed in a new and unexpected environment, the structure stands as a worthy relic of the Art Deco moment. Like the other contents of The Wolfsonian’s collection, it can help us to think through the complexity of such fundamental ideas as ‘good’ and ‘mankind’ by demonstrating how the meanings of things are perpetually shaped by their human and historical contexts.”
 
Baxter’s thought was also informed by his experience as a participant in Describing Labor, a forthcoming exhibition by artist Esther Shalev-Gerz, commissioned by The Wolfsonian and on view beginning December 3, 2012. As The Wolfsonian offers a picture of labor in its historic moment, both of these projects invite the public to rearticulate that picture for our own time.