CONTENTSFEATURESfilm line-up.......................................................................................5performance line-up......................................................................7artist bios.........................................................................................11

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...platform art magazine October 2010

PUBLISHER EDITOR COVERPlatform Art Bev Hendricks Christopher Zenger

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PLATFORM ART FILMOne of the most thought-provoking and entertaining of Platform Art

event are the short art-films. The films for Mind Body Art are curated by David DeBorde, film maker and professor at Southeastern University.

True Beauty This Night

A More Perfect Yellow

The Nice Girl

Forced Alliance

No Parking

The Magic

The Phone Keeper

Champagne Supernova

Das Paket

The Horribly Slow Murder with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon

The Facts in the Case of Mr. Hollow

Interspersed are short animated films by senior students of The Ringling School of Art & Design, Sarasota, Florida.

Special thanks to Jeffrey Fulgraff for compiling the films.

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PERFORMANCEPlatform Art performances occur throughout the evening.

Stephen Allen Griffiths (HB)Guitar & Vocals

Wade Fahnestock (Friar Wade)Piano & Vocals

His CompanyDrama

Shankh & friends present WAHH...East meets West Fusion Band

Wayne MasonPoet and Sound Artist

Moxie LeFemmeCabaret

George Lott (GL)Christian R&B/Pop Vocals

Fashion ShowDesign the Difference & Scooter’s Skin Art

48 States AwayAcoustic, Indie, Pop, Rock

The Soul CommitteeNew Soul

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VISUAL ARTISTSThe heart of Platform Art is the artists. Do you find an artist’s work truly inspiring, but it doesn’t quite fit that special space in your home or office? Commission a work by one of tonight’s artists.

Brian Adams - Serigraphic Arts

Walt Cannoy - Oil on Canvas

Daniel Cantu - Photography

Melissa Catrambone - Mixed Media, Sculpture, Silk Screen Print

Samantha Churchill - Aluminum Wire Sculpture

Laura Davis - Photography

Marla E - Urban Plaster

Donovan Evans - Mixed Media

Dennis Hart - Abstract Caricature

Greg LeSar - Sculpture/Video

Vicky Luffman - Fiber Artist

Dimitrios Paizis - Mixed Media

Selina Roman - Photography

Jared Dunn, Nathan Seay, Brenda Poff Hill - PSC, Mixed Media

Kristine Simmonds - Painting

Liz Watkins - Painting

Mary May Witte - Painting

Karen Woodington - Images and Mixed Media

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BRIAN ADAMS Serigraphic Arts - Lakelandheydoccel@gmail.com

My presentation consists of serigraphy prints where different wines are used in lieu of any paints or inks in a dining setting. The wine ring stains used symbolize a common human lifespan - From origin to attraction to exit.

WALT CANNOY Oil on Canvas - Lakelandartist@waltcannoy.com

The idea behind my robot series of paintings is based upon expectations and reality. The robots represent people who are expected, by their friends and family, to "carry out their day to day functions" without falter or flaw.

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DANIEL CANTU Photography - Lakelandgallerylkmirror@aol.com, www.thegalleryalm.com

Although I have been a professional portrait photographer for several years, my passion is in the artistry of photography. I currently own The Gallery at Lake Mirror located in Lake Mirror Tower. My work is on display at this location as well as the work of other local artists. I use symbolism in my photography to make a social statement.

MELISSA CATRAMBONE Mixed Media - Lakelandmelissa3d@gmail.com

The act of creating is a spiritual experience. It also provides a kind of therapy that allows me gain insight into my subconscious. The themes of my creations dance around self discovery and are expressed through various mediums.

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My aluminum wire sculptures depict the inner working and potential of the human form. Bodies that can scale new heights, break free of obstacles, help one another and complete their destiny.

LAURA DAVIS Photography - Lakelandlmfdavis@gmail.com

My theory is that not enough people stop to smell the roses, so my goal is to smell the roses for you -- by documenting all of the things that I notice, but you may not see... and bring them to life for you.

SAMANTHA CHURCHILL Aluminum Wire Sculpture - Tampachurchsj@yahoo.com, www.GettingFrankDone.com

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It’s all connected... all art is drawn from real life.

DONOVAN EVANS Acrylic Painting/Collage - Venicefotodono@mac.com, www.donovanevans.com

Through my work I use symbolism to convey an emotional theme, like whimsy, love, joy, sadness, madness, or despair. My works are of acrylic paintings or collages made of found objects. Most are about 3’x4’ in size.

MARLA E Urban Plaster - Altamonte Springsmes@MarlaE.com

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I have been doing caricatures for about two-and-a-half years and I enjoy working on propaganda pieces. Need I say more.

GREG LESAR/TIM GIBBONS Sculpture/Video - Tampagregorylesar@yahoo.com

Throughout the annals of Art History, the figure and image of the horse has been celebrated for its beauty and grace. The horse is a symbol of strength, elegance, and also deception. Greg LeSar, with the help of UT Flim Student Richard Walker and artist Tim Gibbons, has built one out of reused manufacturing detritus to celebrate Eco-art and the power of the equines.

DENNIS HART Abstract Caricature - Lakelanddrawme@hartpad.com

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SPONSORSA Special Thanks to our Sponsors

Visionaries

Catalysts

Sustainers & Exhibitors

Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro • Tom Conger & Susan Badcock

Bob English • Gray Robinson, P.A. • The Lakeland Center

LEDC • Magnify Credit Union • MIDFLORIDA

NFocus • Sanoba Law Firm • Schenck Company

Swan Development Advisors • Lea Wheeler, D.M.D.

Thank you to our creative community partnersRachel Bartley, Newman, Robert Tucker, Amber Grubb, Justin Wilson

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I am a fiber artist, working with silk as my medium for over 20 years. I hand dye and hand paint silk, and create beautiful pieces as art to wear; most popular are my silk scarves and wraps, as well as art for the home.

DIMITRIOS PAIZIS Mixed Media - Lakelandcpaizis@hotmail.com

With my art I try to please the eye, energize the body, and puzzle the mind.

VICKY LUFFMAN Fiber Arts (Silk) - Lakelandtheartofsilk@yahoo.com

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My photography relies heavily on the use of symbols to portray ideas that are rooted in the female existence - identity, beauty, anonymity, loneliness, motherhood, family, safety and sexuality.

JEROD DUNN/NATHAN SEAY/BRENDA POFF HILLMixed Media - PSC, Winter Haven unlink40@tampabay.rr.com

Exhibit featuring three Floridia artists and students of Vilas Tonape at Polk State College. The exhibit features a variety of subject matter and media pertaining to the Mind, Body, Art theme.

SELINA ROMAN Photography - Miamiselinaroman@gmail.com

My paintings reflect the “Mind, Boyd, Art” theme in how I have interpreted my feelings towards many life experiences through my art. My painting’s situations all take place under the sky, where we all are, though we take it for granted.

LIZ WATKINS Painting - Genevaliz@lizwatkins.cc

My work is socially charged which has everything to do with the mind and body.

KRISTINE SIMMONDS Painting - Winter Havenkristine_simmonds@yahoo.com

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Painting is nourishment for my spirit.

Karen Woodington Mixed Media - Lakelandburnypots@aol.com

The theme of Mind,Body Art is reflected in my work through images and mixed media forms that symbolically reflect ideas relating to spiritualism in man and nature.

Mary May Witte Painting - Lakelandmarywitte@mac.com

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Stephen Allen Griffiths, aka “Hairball” is a production technician who holds his own in his performance of classic rock ballads and more.

WADE FAHNESTOCK Piano/Vocals - Tampawade@bluekirk.org

An Orthodox-Catholic Priest; musician, worship leader, marketing strategist, social media expert; prayer activist & advocate for the homeless poor. Friar Wade performs everything from classical, spritual to blues monthly at Light House Ministries.

STEPHEN ALLEN GRIFFITHS Guitar/Vocals - Winter Haven(863) 651-3379

Wayne Mason is a poet, sound artist and proletariat from Lakeland. His working class inspired poetry has appeared widely across the small press in both print and online magazines, and in several anthologies. He is the author of five chapbooks of poetry, the most recent being Poet Laureate Of A Dirty Garage from Erbacce Press.

WAYNE MASON Poet/Sound Artist - Lakelandbrokenzen333@gmail.com

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SHANKH & FRIENDS...The fusion band Wahh - Tampashankh.tabla@gmail.com

Abhik Mukherjee - Sitar, Stevy - Guitar, Ray Villadonga - Bass Guitar, Emily Williams - Drum, Shankh - Tabla & Vocals

An east and west fusion ensemble based on improvising Raga (scale) music with western experimental music strongly influenced by jazz, fusion and rock music.

GEORGE LOTT Christian R&B/Pop - Winter Haven4evagl@gmail.com

Many are called...Few are chosen. George Lott aka “GL” is a new face and voice, bringing Fresh new aspects to the world of Christian music. This singer, rapper and songwriter from Plant City Florida, is a breath of fresh air. His message and melodies are timeless yet mainstream, appealing to all generations.

We provide quality t-shirts by enabling artists to design the difference in the lives of others by giving 10% of all sales to building orphanages and developing orphans around the world!

We allow artists to submit designs that we place on shirts to make graphic tees. We screen it, and if it makes it we put it under the “Vote On Art” tab. Then, if it gets a high enough rating, we’ll print the design on shirts to help make a difference in the world!

DESIGN THE DIFFERENCE T-shirt Fashions - Lakelandwww.designthedifference.com

Performers - J. Lenora Bresler, Hannah Collins, John Durbin,Richie Johnson, Curator - Alison Crane, Director - Amber Grubb

HIS Company is an ecumenical acting troupe sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland and committed to presenting dramas that engender discussion of the Christian worldview. Our performance for Platform Art Party #16: Mind Body Art features excerpts from HIS Company’s upcoming living art show “All We Need Is Love”, in which famous works of art come to life revealing various manifestations of love in imaginative contexts.

HIS COMPANY Drama - Lakelandwww.fpclakeland.org/finearts

Buttercup Sunset, Electra Lane, Lady Licorice, Amethyst, Cy LongSaffire Vedette, Tokyo Belle, Topaz Le Tease, Madame Mumsie

An eclectic dance company that infuses contemporary style dance with elements of classic burlesque. Our performances are a blend of modern and jazz dance styles with dashes of salsa, ballet, and hip hop. We have performed to a diverse range of music from Frank Sinatra all the way to Marilyn Manson. No matter the music or dance style, one thing that remains consistent is the sensual movement that our performers bring to the stage.

MOXIE LE FEMME Cabaret - Lakeland/Winter Havenwww.moxielefemme.com

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SCOOTERS SKIN ART Tattoo Fashion - Lakeland(863) 816-5801, www.sskinart.com

Scooter’s Skin Art is a custom tattoo studio and art gallery located in Dixieland Village. With over 13 years combined experience, Scooter’s artists are trained to take care of any style or specialty tattoos. Scooter’s Skin Art uses Autoclave Sterilization and state of the art machines in complete working order with daily maintance, so tattoos are always even and clean.

48 STATES AWAY Acoustic, Indie, Pop, Rock - Lakeland48StatesAway@gmail.com

Clint Woolley - drums/samples/keys; Rafael Lozano - bass/lead guitar;Alex Santiago - vocals/guitar/percussion

48 States Away quietly and steadily spreads their sound, passion and vision of shaking hips and minds. We look to share emotions, passions and positive ways of thinking and living with those who search for a moment where nothing in life can bring them down.

Stephani Foster - Lead Vocals, Derrick Dietrich - GuitarDevin Marcus McCants - Bass/Drums/Vocals/ProductionJoshua McNair - Drums/Bass/Vocals/Percussion

The Soul Committee performs new soul sound all over Central Florida. They begin recording their new LP on September 12. Look for a December release.

THE SOUL COMMITTEE New Soul - Lakelandwww.facebook.com/thesoulcommittee

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ART CURATIONAnn WilsonVictor PreborJames Lasley, judge FILm COmPILATION David DeBorde Jeffrey Fulgraff FASHION COORDINATIONmichael mutzRachel Bartley

PERFORmANCE COORDINATIONBev Hendricks TECHNICALNewmanStephen Allen GriffithsJustin Wilson

SOUNDRobert Tucker

FINANCE Kathleen Braun

VOLUNTEER COORDINATION Nickki Sumner Braun

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Cynthia Haffey BOARD OF DIRECTORSAnn Wilson, Founder Greg Sanoba, President michael FolsomDavid Grisham Evelyn Hollenmargie James Jon KirkShannon Lanier Lisa ParksPunam Saxena Brian Stevens Jack Strollo

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