Showing posts with label Oaxacan StreetChildren Grassroots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oaxacan StreetChildren Grassroots. Show all posts

5/14/10

My shrine has arrived!!


This beautiful shrine,"Art Heals", has just arrived on my doorstep! It was made by artist Lisa DiNunzio, and you can see her blog at: www.pritistudio.blogspot.com. Lisa was one of many talented artists who participated in the auction to benefit Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots, which raised approximately $4,000 this year. I was also very privileged to be involved in the auction, by making and donating a handmade shrine called "Protect the Children". (see my sidebar)

Here is a little bit about Lisa DiNunzio:
"I am a self-taught (self-critical) artist.  I was brought up by the
"waste not-want not" mantra, so this explains the up-cycled art
I create and also probably my extra 10 pounds :)
I am a paradox: eternally optimistic and at the same time
almost always melancholy.

I have a family that I am in love with...a charmed life I am so thankful for... I am bashful and ridden with anxiety, but I do have a "brave-face-mask" that I wear almost all of the time..."

I feel so fortunate to have met all of the artists (through our blogs) who participated in this heartfelt cause for children in Oaxaca, Mexico. I encourage you to visit Lisa's beautiful art blog!

4/25/10

LAST DAY TO BID on artwork to benefit Oaxaca Street Children!!

RUN, don't walk, to this website to bid on some fabulous assemblage art shrines, all to benefit Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots! The bidding closes today, 4/25, AT 6 P.M. Pacific time!!

 

4/15/10

Oaxaca StreetChildren Grassroots online benefit auction starts tomorrow!

VISIT THIS BLOG TOMORROW APRIL 16, for the link to the auction site for the one day preview of wonderful handmade cigar box shrines. These fabulous pieces of contemporary art will be sold in the online auction to benefit the organization OAXACA STREETCHILDREN GRASSROOTS. The LIVE online auction will take place April 17-24!!! See you tomorrow!

4/9/10

Preview for artwork for auction to benefit Oaxacan StreetChildren Grassroots in ONE WEEK!


It's finally here! In ONE week (APRIL 16), visit this blog to get the link to the LIVE ONLINE AUCTION site for the benefit auction for OAXACAN STREETCHILDREN GRASSROOTS. Rebecca Brooks is in her 2nd year of organizing and running this amazing charity benefit. You can see here blog, Recuerda Mi Corazon, here. Rebecca has posted some wonderful examples of the artwork, and a bit about the artists.

Pictured above is the shrine I have made and donated to this incredible cause. It is a tribute to the children of Oaxaca, and is truly art from "mi corazon". It is made from wood, encaustic wax, found objects, antique "Charlotte" dolls, silk flowers, antique nails and mica. Names of children (in Spanish) appear around the edge of the shrine. It measures 10 x 13 x 3". I am an truly honored to be a part of this amazing cause! Many other talented artists have also made and donated some amazing cigar box shrine artwork.

So, here are the IMPORTANT DATES to remember:

Friday, April 16: Visit this blog for the LINK to the live auction site to PREVIEW the artwork.
April 17-24: LIVE ONLINE AUCTION 

You can click on the banner badge in my sidebar to learn more about the organization, Oaxacan StreetChildren Grassroots. Don't forget to MARK YOUR CALENDARS!