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Here’s to Rauschenberg. Thursday, May 15, 2008
In honor of one of America’s most influential artists, CreateHere would like to recognize the life of Robert Rauschenberg, who passed away Monday evening at the age of 82.
Born in 1925, Rauschenberg is widely recognized for pushing the boundaries of American art throughout his career, but especially during the 1950s following the movements of Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. His innovative “Combine Paintings” incorporated painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography and papermaking. Rauschenberg was interested in taking found objects from the streets of New York City and re-assembling them to create new, thought provoking works of art. He professed, “I think a painting is more like the real world if it’s made out of the real world.” Thus, his most influential work questioned the previously established notion of ‘painting’ and redefined it as an interdisciplinary practice, where the use of multimedia, improvisation, and counter-intuition weighed heavily.
Read a little more about the life of Robert Rauschenberg.
Posted by in Collective Rethink
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5.18.08 // Reception for “Storm Cycle” Exhibit Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Thomas Mann, feeling an emotional urgency to understand and respond to the devastation in his hometown, began creating a body of work in his signature collage-assemblage style using materials gathered from the streets of New Orleans post-Katrina. Each of the 20 panels of STORM CYCLE include a removable, wearable jewelry-object within an assemblage of found objects and photos depicting the aftermath of the hurricane- each panel telling a different story.
Please join us this Sunday afternoon for a reception!
May 18, 2008 @ CreateHere // 3 - 5 PM
with guest speaker Thomas Mann
live music featuring the Ben Friberg Trio
catering by Blue Orleans & Easy Seafood Bistro & BarPosted by in Collective Rethink
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Pangea Day - Saturday 5.10.08 Thursday, May 08, 2008
By the World, For the World, Breaking Down Borders
Pangea Day is a global event bringing the world together through the power of film. Over the course of four hours, a live broadcast around the globe will feature 24 short films, visionary speakers, and inspiring music. This free, public showing will take place at the Benwood Auditorium on UTC’s campus. In honor of World Fair Trade Day, CreateHere is inviting fair trade vendors and representatives from local organizations that support the global community. Explore international flavors, merchandise, live music, and global art, while learning how Chattanoogans are impacting the world. Please pass the word along to anyone who may be interested!
http://www.PangeaDay.org
www.PangeaDayChattanooga.comPosted by in Collective Rethink
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CreateHere Hosts International Film Event Thursday, May 01, 2008
CreateHere Hosts International Film Event, Pangea Day.
Community is invited to attend and celebrate World Fair Trade Day on May 10.Who: CreateHere, a local collective of artists and creative entrepreneurs supporting economic and cultural development in Chattanooga
What: Pangea Day, a four hour film event featuring 24 short films, inspiring music, international cuisine, and visionary speakers
Where: Benwood Auditorium at UTC
When: Saturday, May 10, 2 – 6 pm, World Fair Trade Day
Cost: FREE
CreateHere, a local collective of artists and creative entrepreneurs working towards economic and cultural development in Chattanooga, is hosting an International Film Event, Pangea Day, on May 10. This four hour global film event, held at Benwood Auditorium at UTC, will feature 24 short films which will be viewed simultaneously all around the globe. Celebrating the power of film to affect positive social change, Pangea Day is an event designed to break down social and cultural borders by sharing stories that shape our world and shape our minds. In honor of World Fair Trade Day, local organizations supporting fair trade and global community will be in attendance. The World Next Door, a local fair trade shop, will host a booth with unique items from all around the world. Others attending the event include: The Bridge, a local refugee placement ministry, Kids of Kibera, a work of Northshore Fellowship church and local artist, Angel Reed, and recently relocated refugees that are now living in the Chattanooga area. Enjoy international cuisine, browse international merchandise and art while learning ways Chattanooga community members are impacting the globe.
www.pangeaday.org
By the world, For the World, Breaking Down Borders.
Pangea Day is an empowering community event for anyone interested in film, culture or social progress.
Contact: Paul Norman or Sarah Lester
Telephone: 423.648.2195Posted by in Collective Rethink
