Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI]
CAP Projects ["Art in Public"]
Carson City, Nevada
contact: Christina Bruce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2007
Capital
City Arts Initiative PRESS RELEASE
"Radical Fashion Benefit Fashion Show + Dinner
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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
"Radical Fashion Benefit Fashion Show + Dinner"
The "Radical Fashion Show and Benefit Dinner," the climax of the Capital City Arts Initiative's four part Radical Fashion project, is a benefit event featuring a fashion show, dinner, and art silent auction. It will take place at the Station Grille in Carson City on October 13 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Tickets are $50 per person. For reservations, questions, or sponsorship information, please call Joan Zadny or.
Radical Fashion a suite of four projects focusing on the emerging intersection of art and fashion, began with a series of hands-, 'DIY' workshops held at the Radical Fashion Design Studio in "CCAI Downtown!" the arts organization's new temporary gallery space at the northeast corner of Curry and Third Streets in Carson City. The Radical Fashion Design Studio and workshops were followed by an exhibition of work at Classy Seconds thrift store in Carson City, by four avant-garde fashion designers.
Participating designers include: Milan del Vecchio who graduated as salutatorian from Carson High School in 2005. She is currently enrolled in the University of Cincinnati's School of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning). This summer she completed an internship at Jimmy Z in Manhattan. One of Ms. Del Vecchio's pieces for the show is a red dress "originally inspired by "Lady Cottington's Book of Pressed Fairies." The asymmetrical flowers on the dress are constructed of tan grocery bags. The back netting is made from braided red yarn and again more recycled bags from the grocery store."
Kodi Fujii graduated in 2006 from Douglas High School in Gardnerville. She creates one of a kind clothes, purses, and accessories. Ms. Fujii comments: "I try to make things you can't get anywhere else, things with bright colors and fresh ideas. Things so versatile you can wear them to the beach, out on the town or in a moshpit." For Radical Fashion, Kodi has created "clothes that are rock and roll with a hippie-esque vibe, that includes bright colors and psycadelic patterns."
Lindsey Jackson received her BFA from Sierra Nevada College. She is currently in the final year of the Master of Fine Arts program at Otis College of Art & Design. In conjunction with her studies she is apprenticing with a tattoo artist. Influenced by underground movements that have recently become more acceptable in today's society, Ms. Jackson layers unexpected materials to create an original aesthetic. "Metal, lace, rope, leather and suede are beautiful things to pile on top of each other. Multiple straps are more appealing to look at than solid sleeves. I would like to someday achieve such a shirt that would be impossible to get into but so appealing to wear that one would destroy it in attempting to put it . That is punk rock!"
Claire Ponn is a Nevada native heavily influenced by fashion, photography, music and travel. Her interest in fashion led to the creation of "Siren Soles," a custom footwear enterprise, and a line of jewelry. She recently received a dual degree from UNR in Advertising and Art History and now works for Range Magazine. Her theme for the Radical Fashion Show definitely leans towards birds, however, her work is definitely not flighty. "I never thought a pun could get me into so much trouble!" she admits referring to her "Songbird" dress, made of over 2000 guitar picks, arranged to resemble one large peacock feather. "The sewing has taken me literally over a month and I am not even finished, but I'm not going to stop having big ideas just because they are time consuming!"
In addition to the fashion show, the evening will include an art auction featuring work from past CCAI programming alumni including Paul Ford, Merrilee Hortt, Jean LeGassick, Jim McCormick, Jenna Montgomery, Robert Morrison, Jeff Nicholson, Tamara Scronce and Allen Spore.
Radical Fashion is part of " CAP," CCAI's ongoing series of art in public projects that explore the possibilities of unconventional art production and presentation.
The Capital City Arts Initiative is an artist-centered organization committed to the encouragement and support of artists and the arts and culture of Carson City and the surrounding region through community building and public programs. Its activities include contemporary art exhibitions, live events and arts education programs for the area's diverse adult and youth populations.
CCAI is funded by the Carson City Redevelopment Authority; the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; the James W. Calhoun Foundation; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; Gayle Crowell; Coldwell Banker Best Sellers; Carson High School; UNR Art Department; Carson City Library; Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City; CCAI's Board of Directors; BrAG, CCAI's 'Brilliant Advisory Group'; CCAI's Business Leaders; and CCAI's growing membership.
CCAI extends special thanks to Joe McCarthy; Steele & Associates, CPAs; the Dan Leck Family; Jenny Lopiccolo; Classy Seconds & Advocates to End Domestic Violence; the Rehm Family; Westside Ink Bookstore; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Carson Shopping Center; Capital City Entertainment; Genoa Lakes Golf Club & Resort; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; Carson Harley-Davidson Buell Dealership; David Ruf, Greenhouse Garden Center; Western Nevada College; and Simpson Creative.
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Capital
City Arts Initiative
"Radical Fashion Benefit Fashion Show + Dinner"
featuring:
Milan del Vecchio | Kodi Fujii | Lindsey Jackson | Claire Ponn
Date: October 13, 2007
Location: Station Grille |. | Carson City
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00 pm
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CCAI Radical Fashion Designer Kodi Fujii
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