Today, in our co-op community, we honor Juneteenth and encourage our teams to foster discussions that promote unity and share the significance of this day of recognition.
In celebration, we collaborated with Stephanie Singleton (@stephaniesing), an illustrator based in Toronto, Ontario, to create a commemorative poster. Stephanie's artwork integrates decorative elements that narrate diverse stories. This illustration showcases flowers rooted in her family's heritage, symbolizing gratitude for the freedom to explore and honoring the foundations laid by her ancestors. We invite you to reflect upon and appreciate this beautiful artwork with us.
#REIbelong#REIemployee#BetterTogether
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"It is not enough to aid a wounded man on the Jericho Road; it is also important to change the conditions which make robbery possible." — Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Today, in our co-op community, we honor Juneteenth and encourage our teams to foster discussions that promote unity and share the significance of this day of recognition.
In celebration, we collaborated with Stephanie Singleton (@stephaniesing), an illustrator based in Toronto, Ontario, to create a commemorative poster. Stephanie's artwork integrates decorative elements that narrate diverse stories. This illustration showcases flowers rooted in her family's heritage, symbolizing gratitude for the freedom to explore and honoring the foundations laid by her ancestors. We invite you to reflect upon and appreciate this beautiful artwork with us.
#REIbelong#REIemployee#BetterTogether
It is so easy to get caught up in the #hustle and forget to take time for yourself!
Last week, I took two days off to relax and connect with family and enjoy some of my favorite things:
1. A solo trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art where I was able to indulge in a midday tour of American Art (which I can never do with my schedule!)
2. A walk around the Shofuso House to see the cherry blossoms in bloom.
3. A trip to my favorite florist for supplies for my latest arrangement. Taking time to make something with my own hands reminds me that I'm creative and grounds me in a new way.
How do you take time to #recharge? How do you stay creative?
Gold and Silver Face Statue
This unique and eye-catching statue of a half gold and half silver face is sure to turn heads and start conversations. The perfect addition to any home or office, this statue is a symbol of balance, harmony, and duality.
The statue is made of high-quality resin and is hand-painted in a metallic gold and silver finish. The gold side of the face represents the positive aspects of life, such as wealth, success, and happiness. The silver side of the face represents the negative aspects of life, such as poverty, failure, and sadness.
Together, the two sides of the face represent the balance of life, and the fact that there is always good and bad in everything. This statue is a reminder that we should cherish the good times and learn from the bad times.
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【𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆: Color Changes Over the Years】
The Statue of Liberty's iconic green hue is actually the result of a natural process called oxidation. When France gifted the statue to the United States in 1886, it sported a 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 color.
Over time, exposure to air and moisture caused the copper to react, forming a green patina on its surface. This patina is a layer of copper carbonate, a stable compound that protects the underlying copper from further weathering.
The color change wasn't instantaneous. Here's a breakdown of the statue's transformation:
1) Initial Reddish-Brown: The initial oxidation process resulted in a reddish-brown color, like a penny left out in the open air.
2) Gradual Greening: Over several decades, the copper carbonate layer thickened, leading to the familiar green color we see today. Historical photos suggest this transformation was complete by 1920.
The Statue of Liberty's green patina is a testament to both chemistry and the enduring spirit of liberty it represents. It's a beautiful reminder of how natural processes can shape and preserve iconic landmarks.
Explore the timeless elegance of a 19th-century mansion in Old Lyme, currently listed for $2.4 million. Click the link below to read the full story.
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📣 As the Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) deadline quickly approaches for this year's Humber-Mimico Bridge cycle track project as part of StreetARToronto's Concrete Barrier Program, I have a few helpful tips for new and emerging artists to think about highlighting as part of your application ⤵
𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 👀
- Your artist bio is great insight for the curatorial team into who you are. We love to learn about your interests, past mural and art-making experience and how your work might well-represent StART values.
- Past experience working on community-engaged and public realm creative projects is a huge asset!
𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 🎨
- Providing photographs of past murals and artworks that are high-resolution, clear and brightly lit.
- Works that showcase your artistic style. We love to connect what you describe in your artist bio with what you show us in your images.
- Showcasing past artworks that could work in the context of an outdoor mural setting and help the curatorial team visualize that (i.e. acrylic latex and/or spray paint, etc.)
➡ Visit https://lnkd.in/gv8ke4bS before Monday, April 22nd to apply 💻
#StreetArt#Toronto#ConcreteBarriers#CycleTracks#murals
🌟 Embrace Your Golden Joinery 🌟
In the art of Kintsugi, broken pottery is not merely repaired; it's transformed into something uniquely beautiful with the addition of gold lacquer. This ancient Japanese practice, known as "golden joinery," teaches us a profound lesson about resilience.
Just like the cracks in #Kintsugi pottery, our lives are marked by challenges and hardships. But instead of hiding these scars, let's celebrate them as symbols of our resilience and strength. Each crack tells a story of overcoming, growth, and transformation.
In the journey of life, we all face setbacks and struggles. But through the philosophy of golden joinery, we learn that it's not about avoiding the cracks; it's about embracing them and turning them into sources of beauty and strength.
So, dear friends, remember this: You are golden joinery. Your scars are not blemishes; they are badges of honor, testament to your #resilience and your capacity to heal and grow. Embrace your journey, cracks and all, for they are what make you truly beautiful.
Keep shining bright ✨
Elle
#GoldenJoinery#Resilience#EmbraceYourJourneyBlack Mental Wellness, Corp.Black Women's Mental Health InstituteWomen On Boards ProjectWomen's Business Development Center (WBDC)Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)® Chicago Foundation for Women
Meet Colin, one of our skilled restorers, breathing new life into fire and smoke damaged art work.
With a fine brush and expert hands, in this example, Colin restores the intricate details, carefully removing the smoke damaged item from the frame, glass, and mount. This precious piece was then thoroughly cleaned and lovingly reassembled with a new backboard and string, preserving the legacy of this limited edition treasure.
Trust us to protect your priceless art and heritage. 🖼️🔥 #ArtRestoration#HeritagePreservation#ExpertiseInAction"
Executive Coach & Business Consultant empowering women founders & leaders to write their OWN RULES and go after what they want. Ex-Corporate CEO – People & Culture Obsessed – EOS Facilitator – Fractional Leadership.
This woman is phenomenally talented, not only as a large scale sculpture artist, but she's a bada$$ entrepreneur as well, and I LOVE supporting her with her business management and operations.
Blessing and I originally connected on LinkedIn when I was the CEO of art consulting company Kalisher.
We didn't engage much beyond the occasional post like, until one day, on my new journey as Coach Sarah, I posted about helping artists grow their businesses and get work with art consultants.
Blessing scheduled a chat to explore coaching, and last November we kicked off our engagement.
From call one I was blown away with the success she has created for herself as a sculpture artist, with little to no support.
I was equally impressed that she had the awareness and acumen to know that in order to continue her growth, it was time to bring on a team.
I was team member # 1, serving as her business coach which included finding and engaging the rest of the team.
From there, we brought on contract and freelance experts in project management, PR, social media, and email marketing.
Hiring experts who would bring their wisdom and experience to the table, and not require training or significant oversight was important to Blessing as we built this team because her goal is to spend the majority of her time making art.
She knows that's where she shines and she's very clear on what she wants to do versus not. So she hired me and others to take as much off her plate as possible and clear the way for working in her zone of genius. BRILLIANT.
I am having a blast working with Blessing and the team we've built and I feel super lucky to be on this journey with her!
Takeaways:
⭐ It's okay to handle most of the responsibilities on your own when you're first building your business, but that won't work forever. If you're sacrificing valuable time spent on what you do best to take care of the things you hate and/or suck at, it might be time to outsource.
⭐ Investing in a business coach/consultant is a GREAT first step in outsourcing because we can help you with everything from auditing your time and determining where it should/shouldn't be spent to finding the people to outsource to and overseeing their work.
⭐ Blessing Hancock is an amazing artist who you should hire to create your next large scale sculpture at that corporate headquarters, hotel, hospital, multifamily development or other commercial property you're developing, designing, or art consulting for 🤩 .
And if you're curious about how to do that - send me a message and we'll set something up!
XX. S.
#sculptureartist#artistcoach#businesscoach#artbusiness#publicart#publicartist#womanartist#womeninthearts#womenempowerment
“As an artist my goal is to find new ways to live with art—ways in which art relates to its setting, enriches the human experience and creates an atmosphere of participation, curiosity, and connection to community.”
Reintroducing Blessing Hancock, a pioneer in the world of public art with over 15 years of experience. With a background in both sculpture and landscape architecture, she brings a unique perspective to her work that seamlessly blends natural forms with technology and diverse cultural elements. Her creations are not just sculptures, but immersive experiences that invite the community to engage and appreciate. Blessing chooses to collaborate with experts in fabrication, engineering, and installation which allows her to fully immerse herself in the artistic vision and bring it to life with the help of a skilled team.
As a female artist in a predominantly male space, Blessing has broken barriers and proven that gender does not limit one's potential for success. Her dedication to elevating public art has earned her a CODA Merit Award, Mayor’s Urban Design Award from the City of Calgary, Alberta, and the Public Art Network Year in Review Award.
With 9 new large scale projects slated for 2024 and 2025, Blessing is an artist to follow! Head to www.blessinghancock.com to experience her past works and new updates. #blessinghancock#publicart#artsandculture
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2moI love the artwork created for each of our cultural milestones as well as the stories behind them and the artist. ❤️