Spotlight Project: MasterPEACE: Young Artists Making A Kinder World
2008-09-12
A creative collaboration of artists from Dallas, New York and South Africa continues to inspire people around the world. The interactive public artwork, “STATIONS”, created by a team of Dallas artists, is currently on a U.S tour before heading onto Europe and Africa.
The collaboration began with Karen Blessen, artist and founder of the non-profit arts organization TODAY MARKS THE BEGINNING, and current President Diane Hosey contacting Dallas artist, Nancy Rebal about the idea of an interactive artwork to accompany the play, “Truth in Translation”. Nancy Rebal worked with Dallas artists Tim Coursey and David Searcy plus sound designer James Neel to design and build “STATIONS”. The artwork serves as a testament to the power of the truth and reconciliation process in South Africa reflected in the play and in our lives.
Following the theatrical performance of “Truth in Translation” audience members may speak into one of six “stations” and write their personal intentions of forgiveness. Their words are electronically recorded and blend with the murmur of the previously collected voices. The smooth sheet metal walls serve a second interactive purpose. People are asked to write their reactions and intentions regarding forgiveness. At the end of the tour, will be the release of the new sound, the greater voice of forgiveness, into the open air of the world.
TODAY MARKS THE BEGINNING utilizes art to teach peace and explore social issues.
www.todaymarksthebeginning.com
Contact: Lou Michaels 469.438.6640 michaels@talentdynamics.com