LIVING MARKS in the NINE RAILS CREATIVE DISTRICT
A Collaborative Art & Movement Project
Made possible through a Nine Rails Creative District Grant.
A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PROJECT
The intention of the workshop is to provide a rich co-creative experience to all participants, and to create a mark that not only contains all of the energy of the process, but is itself that energy. The drawn sketches of a yoga practice dedicated to exploring the concept of “duality” are photographed and used to create a final exhibit. Each entity in the group has ownership and sharing rights for all digital final works exhibited and shared, including documentation. All projects works are attributed to every group member.
12 Yogis
3 Artists
1 Musician
met to move, draw, meditate, discuss and record in exploration of the concept of “duality.”
MOVEMENT DIRECTION
Anya Higley is a highly regarded yoga instructor in the Ogden, Utah area. Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, her mindful practices are rich, moving meditations. Anya created the yoga movements designed to embody and explore the concept of "duality" for the workshop.
MUSIC
Zachari Helios Petersen is a world instrumentalist and musician in Ogden, Ut. Zach utilizes a wide variety of rare instruments such as Shakuhachi flutes, bansuri flutes, Native American flutes, and flamenco guitar. Zach provided musical accompaniment to the workshop, in an improvisational response to the concept and movements.
ARTISTS & WORKSHOP SKETCHES
Patricia Francesconi
Patricia Francesconi is an Ogden based artist and art teacher at Ben Lomond High School. “I have been teaching and honing my skills in the art of movement and female beauty. Originally a photographer I have always been drawn to the beauty of the female form. My love of movement is shown in my vibrant illustrative style.”
Robert Assay
Rober Assay is a digital and graphic abstraction artist based in central Utah. He graduated with a BFA from the University of Utah in 2015 and was recently featured in 1340ART Magazine. His work often features bold color and shape compositions and a painterly feel to a digital approach. Robert is also a scenic artist with Ballet West.
Suzanne Storer is a contemporary figurative sculptor from Ogden, Ut. She exhibitions nationally and received the 2017 Ogden City Mayor's Award for contribution in the arts. “I've learned from many artists in developing my work including Picasso's painted ceramics and especially the groundbreaking ceramic sculpture of the contemporary artist Akio Takamori. My current work combines all the skills I have accrued over the years working in clay with my ever-growing empathy with my fellow human beings.”
MOVEMENT
PARTNERS
This project is one of five new art projects underway in the Nine Rails Creative District. These projects will showcase Ogden artists, create an experience of discovery in Nine Rails, and serve as inspiration for future projects in the district. For more information about Nine Rails, visit www.ninerailsogden.com or follow @ninerailsogden on Facebook and Instagram.
Special thanks to CIRCA3 for video production and project sponsorship. CIRCA3 is an Ogden-based video production agency focused on creating stellar marketing videos that increase brand awareness and get more sales.
Thanks to our workshop and exhibit partner Weber County Library. Don’t miss the library’s free community yoga classes Wednesdays 6:30-7:30.
Exhibit partner Cuppa Cafe will exhibit individual artists works derived form the worship as a sister exhibit to the main Library exhibit. Visit Cuppa at 552 25th St, Ogden, UT 84401.