Posts Tagged ‘Corita Kent’

SATURDAY (Aug 21): Labor of Love-Puppet Making @ Hollywood Lutheran Church

Friday, August 20th, 2010

The spirit of Sister Corita keeps on kicking as master puppet maker Beth Peterson leads a Labor of Love a workshop in creating puppets and story-telling at the Courtyard Galleries at the Hollywood Lutheran Church.

From the Corita Art Center:

“Puppetmaking workshop with Beth Peterson, puppet maker extraordinaire. Inspired by Corita and Jan Steward’s Learning by Heart, Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit, Beth has been creating puppets, masks, pageants and parades all over Los Angeles for over 16 years with schools, community and professional theatres. Join us for puppet-making and story telling from 11am until 2pm at the Courtyard Galleries. Next stop, Sunset Junction!”

Labor of Love-Puppet Making with Beth Peterson
Saturday, August 21st, 11am-2pm
Courtyard Galleries
Hollywood Lutheran Church

1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. Los Angeles, CA  90027
FREE!

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THURSDAY (Aug 5): Sister Corita Art Silkscreen Mash-Up & Film Screening @ Levi’s Workshop SF

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Sister Corita Kent’s inspirational spirit continues to thrive through creative art making events curated by the Corita Art Center and in small part due to the short film we made about Corita, Become a Microscope: 90 Statements on Sister Corita (film excerpt below featuring Money Mark’s new school “ABC’s” song and Max Erdenberger’s awesome animation. You can also take an extended look at the Nowness.com).

This Thursday the bay area is invited to be a part of both as the Levi’s Workshop in San Francisco’s Mission district hosts the Corita Art Silkscreen Mash-Up as well as the Sister Corita Film Program featuring our film, directed by Aaron Rose and edited by yours truly, along with 60’s era films Sister Corita: Mary’s Day by Baylis Glascock and Survival With Style by Cal Bernstein, Alex Singer and Haskell Wexler.

Director Aaron Rose and the Corita Center’s Sasha Carrera will be in attendance during both events.

RSVP to the Corita Art Silkscreen Mash-Up here…

and RSVP to the Sister Corita Film Program here.

Corita Art Silkscreen Mash-Up
Thursday, August 5th, 3-7pm
Levi’s Workshop
580 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA 94110

Sister Corita Film Program
Thursday, August 5th, 8-11pm
Levi’s Workshop
580 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA 94110

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SATURDAY (July 24): Sister Corita Art Silkscreen Mash-Up @ Blue Rooster Art

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

If you know me, you know that I’m not just a huge fan of Sister Corita’s amazingly bold art. You would also know that I was fortunate enough to re-team with our Beautiful Losers crew early last year to edit a short film about Corita’s illustrious and inspirational life with Become a Microscope: 90 Statements on Sister Corita. We were able to help raise the Corita awareness by showing people just how influential Corita was as an artist, nun and as a person. And now this weekend even more people will be able to get their hands on Corita’s work, literally, as the Corita Art Silkscreen Mash-Up goes down at Blue Rooster Art in Los Feliz.

Featuring the use of elements from Corita’s silkscreens for the first time ever and sponsored in part by some very good peeps at the Corita Art Center, Fresh Pressed and Gelato Bar among others, this afternoon of art making in my hood is one that I’m so sad to miss but truly hope you can make it to go create yourself!

From the ever loving Sasha Carrera at the Corita Art Center:

The Corita Art Center and Blue Rooster Art Supplies in Los Feliz are offering a first time ever MASH UP of elements Corita used in her own mid-1960s pop prints. Best known for her innovative and provocative juxtaposition of images and words, Corita combined day-glo colors with spiritual statements, pop song lyrics with shapes from traffic signs and food packaging. On July 24th, we’re offering fans and friends the chance to recombine these elements in their own unique ways.

The resurgence in Corita’s life and work (she died in 1986) suggests that her anti-war stance, her pop aesthetic, her iconoclastic methodology and her new age spirituality have tapped a chord that’s resonating in the world today. Participants will be able to silkscreen their own tee shirts, tote bags, posters and canvases. Proceeds will benefit the Corita Art Center of the Immaculate Heart Community, Corita’s former religious order.

So what are you waiting for? Get with the Action! For more information please visit www.corita.org or call Sasha Carrera 323-466-2157 ext 1021, sasha@corita.org.”

Corita Art Silkscreen Mash-Up
Saturday, July 24th, 2-5pm
Blue Rooster Art
1718 Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Sister Corita is the Nowness

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Early last year we followed up our documentary Beautiful Losers with a short film just as inspiring and heartfelt about Sister Corita Kent-a revolutionary nun who shared her unique vision of creating art with her friends and students in 1960’s Los Angeles. During a time when the Catholic church was none to pleased with these new and off-beat ideas, Sister Corita excelled. The film, titled Become a Microscope-90 Statements on Sister Corita, was created in association with the Corita Art Center in honor of what would have been Sister Corita’s 90th birthday.

An excerpt from the film is now available to view on the Nowness by clicking here or any image below.

Crafted by most of our Beautiful Losers crew, the film was deftly directed by Aaron Rose; produced by do-it-all-man Jon Barlow; features a hauntingly beautiful original score by Money Mark and Becky Stark; great graphic design by our great pal Keith Scharwath; stellar sonics by sound designer extraordinaire Eddie Kim; Corita’s work come to life through a small After Effects army including Alex Dervin, Max Erdenberger, Miguel Bautista and a ton of other skilled individuals; and edited by yours truly-me (Lenny Mesina).

Graphic design created by Keith Scharwath. See more of Keith’s “90 statements” here.

The film’s “ABC” sequence visualized by Max Erdenberger featuring the music of Money Mark and Becky Stark.

Corita’s art also received the After Effects treatment courtesy of Alex Dervin, Miguel Bautista and many, many more.

We were also very fortunate to have access to an archive of material made about Sister Corita including films by Haskell Wexler, Baylis Glascock, Cal Bernstein and Alex Singer.

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FRIDAY (June 4): Los Feliz Art Walk Featuring Sister Corita’s Rebel Nuns & Aaron Rose

Friday, June 4th, 2010

So sorry for the super late posts today people of the internets. Hope you get out and enjoy your second summertime weekend!

Los Feliz Art Walk featuring Sister Corita’s Rebel Nuns interviewed by Aaron Rose.

From A. Rose:

“Join us for a fascinating panel discussion about artist, educator, and “rebel nun” Sister Corita! Hear from Corita’s students and former sisters who defied the Cardinal, renounced their vows, and redefined themselves as an independent ecumenical community – dedicated to those radical ideals of
peace and justice! This year marks the fortieth anniversary of the independent Immaculate Heart community.”

Los Feliz Art Walk featuring Rebel Nuns
Friday, June 4th, 7:30pm
Skylight Books
1818 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA

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David Lynch Presents Ariana Delawari & Lion of Panjshir

Friday, February 12th, 2010

A bit of loveliness for you before your Valentine’s weekend begins as the lovely and multi-talented Ariana Delawari presents intimate excerpts from her debut album, Lion of Panjshir. The following series of filmed vignettes was directed by David Lynch who is also distributing the album through his record label David Lynch MC. Recording since 2007, Ariana’s journey making Lion of Panjshir began in her homeland of Afghanistan where she recorded at her parents home in Kabul and where she continues to return to film and document her family’s life in Afghanistan.

Click here to find out more about Ariana and her story in an exclusive interview from David Lynch Foundation Television (DLF.TV).

From Mr. Lynch:

“ARIANA WRITES GREAT SONGS - THEY ARE FILLED WITH FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS FROM HER LIFE - HER LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD AND LIFE IN AFGHANISTAN WHERE HER ROOTS ARE - ANCIENT AND MODERN FLOW TOGETHER HERE - THIS MIXTURE OF CULTURESAND HER MELODIES AND LYRICS CONJURE A GREAT UNIQUE FEELING IN PEOPLE - PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED AND EMOTIONALLY MOVED BY THIS MUSIC — ARIANA’S GOT SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT AND SHE DOES IT REAL WELL - IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DEBUT ALBUM SHE’S MADE.”

(*Ariana is also one of the lovely ladies from the LA Ladies Choir who’s hauntingly beautiful music I edited into Aaron Rose’s film on Corita Kent, Become a Microscope-90 Statements on Sister Corita.)

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THIS WEEKEND: He-Man, Women Photographers, Heal Your Life!, A Cry For Help, Ed and Megane and Hamburger

Friday, January 8th, 2010

The 2nd weekend of the new year brings a plethora of group shows to Los Angeles along with a Hamburger weekender.

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Under the Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Opening reception: Friday, January 8th, 7-10pm
Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Ave. LA, CA 90038
Show runs from January 7 through 29, 2010
  • You Can Heal Your Life! at the Circus Gallery on Lexington that is at their group show which features the works of Sister Corita among others. Curated by Emma Gray, the “art works in this show seek to address issues of religion, spirituality and self-help through performance, sculpture, painting, video and printmaking.

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You Can Heal Your Life!
Circus Gallery
7065 Lexington Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038
Show runs from January 7 through February 6, 2010
  • For animal and art lovers alike, Thinkspace in Silver Lake is putting out A Cry For Help, a group show of over 100 artists with the goal of raising awareness about the plight of animals in our modern world. *20% of all proceeds will be donated to Born Free USA.

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A Cry For Help
Opening reception: Friday, January 8th, 7-11pm
Thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90029
Show runs from January 8 through February 5, 2010

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Put Your Finger on the Button
Opening reception: Saturday, January 9th, 7-10pm
New Image Art
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046
Show runs from January 9 through February 6, 2010
  • Speaking of Deanna Templeton, her husband Ed Templeton will be featured in the show for the Japanese publication Megane Zine at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery off of Melrose. In addition to a limited edition HVW8 x Megane t-shirt designed by Ed for sale, comic zine’s will be given free to the first 20 people on January 9th.

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Megane Exhibition and Release Party
Opening reception: Saturday, January 9th, 7-10pm
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
  • And finally wrap up your weekend with family, laughter and Hamburger as the Cinefamily on Fairfax extends their Comedy Death Ray series with Neil Hamburger’s tribute to Frank Sinatra, Jr. I repeat Frank Sinatra, JUNIOR. In honor of Frank Jr.’s birthday, Hamburger has assembled this evening of rare, vintage Frank Jr. TV variety specials and film appearances!

Neil Hamburger presents A Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Jr.
Sunday, January 10th, 8pm
The Cinefamily
611 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, California 90036

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THIS WEEKEND: Corita, Kids, Giant Robots, Hello Kitties, Green Pink Caviar, Emptiness, True Selves, Main Street and Breathe

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Wow, quite an overdose of art on both coasts awaits this weekend. Los Angeles and New York have got their hands full with some major (and minor) art openings and events going down featuring amazing things to see, hear, touch, create and even eat.

  • The boldly inspirational artwork of pop artist, teacher and nun, Sister Mary Corita goes on display at the Zach Feuer Gallery in New York City. Some of her more prominent pieces from the work she created from 1960-1986 will be given an east coast home to inspire people who have yet to discover her art.

Sister Mary Corita
1960-1986 Works
Sister Corita Talk: Saturday, November 7, 3 PM
Zach Feuer Gallery
530 West 24th St. New York, NY 10011
Show runs from October 23 through December 5, 2009

Chip Off the Old Block
Opening reception: Friday, October 23rd, 7-10pm
Synchronicity Space
4306 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029
Show runs from October 23-30, 2009

Check out curator and Giant Robot publisher Eric Nakamura’s blog to see some of the artists in action installing the show.

Giant Robot Biennale 2: 15 Years
Opening reception: Saturday, October 24th, 6-10pm
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First St. Los Angeles, California 90012
Show runs from October 24 through January 24, 2010

Three Apples
All day event: Saturday, October 24th, 10am-10pm
Royal/T Cafe
8910 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232
Exhibition runs from October 23 through November 15, 2009

Marilyn Minter
Opening reception: Saturday, October 24th, 6-8pm
Regen Projects
633 North Almont Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90069
Show runs from October 24 through December 5, 2009

Jim Houser-Make Room For The Emptiness
Opening reception: Saturday, October 24th, 7-9pm
Jonathan Levine Gallery
529 West 20th Street, 9E New York, NY 10011
Show runs from October 24 through November 21, 2009

True Self-A Group Exhibition Curated by Gary Baseman
Opening reception: Saturday, October 24th, 7-9pm
Jonathan Levine Gallery
529 West 20th Street, 9E New York, NY 10011
Show runs from October 24 through November 21, 2009

Family presents Main Street
Opening reception: Saturday, October 24th, 7-10pm
Space 15Twenty
1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028
Show runs from October 24 through December 6, 2009

Breathe
Sunday, October 25th, 1pm
Arclight Cinemas
6360 W Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028

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THURSDAY: Viva Corita!

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Sister Corita was a highly influential and inspirational art teacher and nun who created controversial pop art in Los Angeles during the 60’s. Earlier this year I edited a short film directed by Aaron Rose with a score by Money Mark to commemorate what would have been Corita’s 90th birthday. Today the art of Sister Corita will be on display and for sale at Landis Gifts & Stationery in Hollywood’s Larchmont Village. A percentage of sales all day will benefit the Corita Art Center.

Here’s an excerpt of the “ABC” song from our short film Become a Microscope-90 Statements on Sister Corita (music by Money Mark and Becky Stark of Lavender Diamond. Title design by Keith Scharwath. Motion graphics by Max Erdenberger, Alex Dervin, and Miguel Bautista. Produced by Jon Barlow and Arlo Rosner):

ABC’s from Central Office on Vimeo.

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THIS WEEKEND: Found Footage, Fine Print and a Festival

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Find yourself watching unintentional comedy and painting words while writing images in Hollywood, and then eat, drink, and be merry on the Westside before the cops come to harsh your mellow.

  • Stop watching the Youtubes because the Found Footage Festival is back and ready to celebrate “laughably bad videos rescued from garbage bins, garage sales, thrift stores, and warehouses across the country.”

Found Footage Festival
Friday,September 25th, 8 & 10pm
M Bar
1253 Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90038
Tickets $15
  • The always inspiring Corita Art Center opens it’s doors to the public for Saturday’s Smithsonian sponsored Museum Day and will host workshops based on Sister Corita’s use of “text as image” special guest artist John Carrera’s use of “image as text” as seen in his book Pictorial Webster’s. The day is free to all, however the workshop is limited to 15 participants and costs $20. Advance registration required.

Painting Words/ Writing Pictures
Saturday, Sept 26th, doors open at 11am workshop begins at 12:30
Corita Art Center

5515 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028
(NW corner of Franklin and Western Avenues in Hollywood. Entrance is on Western at the AFI gate)
Admission is free. Workshop cost is $20.

  • And for the beach lovers and Westsiders, Venice’s Abbot Kinney Festival ends the weekend with fun for everyone with an all day extravaganza of music, art, food, and the obligatory drum circles.

Abbot Kinney Festival
Sunday, September 27th, 10am-6pm
Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA 90291

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