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Smile. Be open. Breathe. Drink chamomile tea. Stay curious. ✨ [7.16.18 - 7.21.18]
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At the start of 2018 I wrote down some goals for the year. One of those goals was to have a second photo exhibit (my first one was at National Black Theatre at the end of 2016 – early 2017). This goal has been materialized and my current exhibit runs through the entire month of June at Cafe con Libros in Brooklyn. The work includes a selection of 35mm and digital prints transferred to wood. There is a reception on Saturday, June 16th from 6pm – 8pm. If you’re around please come by. [Cafe con Libros is located at 724 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216] //UPDATE// The reception was wonderful and the overall response to the exhibit was outstanding. 13 out of 15 pieces have been SOLD! I am beyond grateful and humbled that people believe and support my vision to the extent that they want my art in their homes! You can check out photos from the reception and the exhibit in full here --> [CLICK ME].
HBO’s hit series “Insecure” is back with its second season. Jay Ellis (Lawrence) stopped by Salon.com to discuss the new season, being black in America, and not giving up on dreams.
 McKensi was inspired by attending last year’s Bodypainting Day as a spectator and participated for the first time this year. “I feel great. I thought I would have been nervous but I’m really embracing this entire atmosphere and everyone has made me feel comfortable.” McKensi was paired with artist Caren Charles who discussed her thought process and interpretation of this year’s theme ‘humanity.’ “I’m a go with the flow kind of processor so I’m embracing the natural curves of the human form and amplifying her features. I think that she is going to embody the human experience through it.” Charles usually paints on canvas but prefers the human body, “It’s definitely my favorite form of art just because of the one on one human interactive-ness and the transformation process that happens throughout it. There are healing aspects to it as well and I really don’t think you can beat that. It’s also re-igniting the primal flames of the first art form that ever existed.”  “It’s my first time in life that I’m basically naked in the city." Dina Raketa began, "The most difficult thing in emigration is the search for a circle of communication and learning the language. This event had helped me feel connected in ways I couldn't imagine." (Artist Jim Houba)  “The human face is the most important connection that we have to our own identity and we can’t see our own face until we look at it through photos.” GSN’s Skin Wars host Craig Tracy said. “We become what the artist makes us, we become a vessel for the artist, and I’m being transformed as we speak into something beautiful and sacred and in some ways frightening, dealing with death but through the colors of nature and the flowers, you know?” Artist Robin Slonina, co-host host of GSN’s Skin Wars, shared, “There’s really nothing like the feeling of watching your art get up and walk around and move and breathe and dance. It becomes very addicting, very quickly to see your art literally come to life.” 
Inspired by Matthew “Levee” Chavez’s acclaimed Subway Therapy at the Union Square station, Body Notes will gather over 200 fully nude models, both female and male, of all shapes and sizes each painted with their own personal sayings. Chavez will be participating as one of the artists of Body Notes, which is the brainchild of Human Connection Arts founder Andy Golub. To learn more information and to sign up to be an artist or model visit www.HumanConnectionArts.org
I am excited to announce that I am a board member of Human Connection Arts, a new nonprofit organization whose mission is to build an accepting community for ourselves and each other by inspiring human connection around the world through interactive public art events. We are gearing up for our first event 'BODY NOTES,' which will include over 200 fully nude people who will be painted with their own message to share. Body Notes NYC is coming to Times Square on June 9th from 1pm-4pm. Visit HumanConnectionArts.org to learn more & sign up to be a model or artist.
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