the reImagining
We are inviting you to come see the largest installation of the reImagining yet! Join us for a night of amazing art and the full scope of the reImagining project. Come out opening night Wednesday the 27th at 5:30pm at the Longwood Arts Gallery. See below for the full calendar of events celebrating this amazing exhibition!
There was a party in the Bronx.....
The gallery was packed with art lovers and well wishers!
It is an honor to have the reimagining be apart of the Bronx:Africa exhibition!
Look Ma, my name is on the wall!
Look Ma, my work is on the wall!
It was so good to see the friends that are also in the show and who came out to support us!
Hey Elvira girl! You and your art look fabulous!
Good to make new friends and see ones you have not seen in forever!
IFE!!!!! So good to see you!
And look who made the front page!
Look Ma, we made the paper!
Even though last night could not last forever - the show is up until May 4th! Stop by to see all the great work and the intriguing community programming!
The end of the night was only the beginning of an amazing exhibition!
I apologize to my poor neglected blog! It's been way too long since I touched base! But good news, I just did my first television spot in support of the reImagining! It was nerve wracking, but very fun!
We had such a blast, and the host Rhina was so cool!
Fun on the set of Open!
The past six weeks have been like a dream! It has taken me five years to get nine photographs on a wall, but every single moment of those five years was worth it! Being able to finally debut the first stories from the reImagining - on both the east and west coasts - has only made me more determined to make sure all 100 stories are told! Although I could not physically be there for the Women in Art - HerStories exhibit, the exhibition pictures tell a story of an amazing exhibition at the LH Horton Jr. Art Gallery at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, CA. I have to give a special thanks to Yolanda Rodriguez of the BxArts Factory for her inclusion of the reImagining in the amazing Innuendos exhibition held at the Andrew Freedman Home in the Bronx. It was so amazing to have my work shown with so many inspiring female artists from the Bronx. The artist panel discussion for the reImagining at Innuendos definitely got heated - but in a good way! A special thanks to the models that sat on the panel with me to tell their stories! Finally, the closing reception for Innuendos allowed us to hear from the all of the artist that participated in the exhibition with art performances that blew my mind! The reImagining is just getting started! I was so fortunate to be able to participate in these two exhibitions and so happy to have the narratives of the models brought forth for discussion. We are just getting started, so please continue to support the effort and continue to keep an out for more exhibitions!
Thanks for the flowers Brian and Andy!
Thanks for the flowers Elizabeth!
Thanks for the flowers Elvira!
It's here! Check out the amazing promo video for the Innuendos show opening March 6th! Come out and meet the amazing artists and see their extraordinary work!
The reImaging is beginning its national tour! I am so proud to say the first leg of that tour will be opening in the Women in Art-Herstories exhibition at the LH Horton Gallery in Stockton, California. For my west coast pals - check out the opening reception Thursday the 26th!
Wish Benny and me luck as we get ready for the final session of this round of the reImagining photo shoots! Keep an eye out for the release of the first round of reImagining photos!
We are shooting round two of the reImagining! Wish us luck and happy shooting!
model #22 Ameria Lennard, hair and make up by Jose L. Lopez
an outtake from the very first reImagining shoot! here's to the next 99!
Can you feel the history embedded in every nook and cranny of these tiles? They have born witness to so much of the theater that is New York City!
Some days you feel like all the great shiny things you want to play with are behind a gate you just can't get through. Now where did I put that sonic screwdriver?
I tried to wait for the newsletter....
....but I just had to tell you! The reImagining is going to party!!! Join us Friday, October 1th for a night of celebration and reflection on this groundbreaking visual arts project. Make sure to RSVP here! And please continue to support the launching of the project with your TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation by clicking here! Please spread the word and share this link with everyone you know and on all of your social networks - repeatedly! I am so looking forward to getting started - but first, let's party! See you all in October!
The reImagining Speaks is a video series that gives voice to the women lending their images to the reImagining. This series allows you to hear for yourself why this project is so important to me and these 100 women. Listen closely:
Who is CharLena Pearson-Fulcher? I am a writer, performer, and entrepreneur. All of those my the world of reality makes me a risk-taker. I’m a believer in divining what I want and then going after it, which in the so-called “real world” is defined as being risky. I am an intelligent, driven, energetic, funny, loving, healthy, vivacious, prosperous and compassionate individual. I have three new wedding books coming out this year and my competition, that I founded (the Wedding Cake Taste-Off) in 2011, for the emerging baker will have a 2nd outing this year in Manhattan. I feel blessed to be alive in this day and time and fully expect to take advantage of living in these times.
Just a few pictures of a great day of Sun and Sisterhood in Central Park!
We had a great time chatting in the park and speaking on such great topics and eating so much food - and yes, that cake was delicious! Make sure to join us in August and leave a comment letting us know what you want to talk about in the next Salon!
Join us Sunday, June 23rd for the next reImagining Salon! We are continuing our focus on Emotional Health - and getting some sun at the same time. Make sure to RSVP! Can't wait to see everyone there! Make sure to use the entrances marked on the map below!
It is my distinct pleasure to announce the reImagining Speaks is getting a louder voice! Starting today I will be penning a new blog series highlighting the videos and the themes of the reImagining! Please check out the first installment and make sure to leave a comment and spread the word on your social networks! Stay tuned in ladies as we get the word out about this amazing project!
The conversations just keep getting better and better! The focus of this conversation was health: physical, spiritual, and emotional. A huge thanks to our guest speakers Model #57 Shonda Brown, Model #24 Wendy Petties, and Alamesh from the Baha'i Center. Another humble thanks to the amazing Baha'i Center for opening your doors to the project. See you all in June!
Make sure to RSVP today and join us for the next amazing Salon April 14th from 2-5pm at 53 East 11th Street (Baha'i Center 2nd floor Sitting room). Can't wait to see you there!
Honestly words can not describe how amazing this night was for me - so I will let our resident genius videographer Aulistar Mark demonstrate his skills with this amazing recap of an extraordinary night:
A huge thank you to BFB Architect and Balance Integration for letting us meet in your beautiful office space!
The reImagining Speaks is a video series that gives voice to the women lending their images to the reImagining. This series allows you to hear for yourself why this project is so important to me and these 100 women. Listen closely:
A versatile actor, vocalist and writer, Daralyn Jay has worked in theater, film, commercials and voiceover. She is also a regular performer on the New York jazz scene and contributes to lifestyle/arts publications VEVLYN’S PEN and NeoBlack Cinema. http://www.Daralyn.net Twitter:@DaralynJay
