EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 2007
DECEMBER SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHT - ADC GALLERY
Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - New York City
ADC GALLERY
105 West 29th Street (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
ZENBU MEDIA HOLIDAY EVENT, 6:30 - 11:00 PM
Featuring NORTHERN LIGHTS STUDIO
Art, Photography, Digital Installation, Videos, and Books.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, jonhdavis@mac.com
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHT - THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB
ART AUCTION
Three works by Jon H. Davis were exhibited at the “LIONS LIVE FREE” auction:
THE HUNTERS AND THE HUNTED is a photo montage created from four different images shot on location in Africa.
1/5 THE HUNTERS AND THE HUNTED 6” X 18”
Photo Montage by Jon H. Davis © 2007
In the domain of the king of beasts, Maasai hunters stand over a mound of lion skulls,
while the spirit of the lion soars in the blue sky above. This work, specifically created
for the Lions Live Free exhibition at The National Arts Club, is a composite of four photographs taken in Tanzania.
Archival Print - Limited Edition of 5 (2 ARE STILL AVAILABLE)
Image size - 6" x 18"
Also in 12” x 36” (5 ARE AVAILABLE)
MAASAI TRIBESMAN, SITONIK ANTONY KASANGA SELECTS
“THE HUNTERS AND THE HUNTED” AS HIS FAVORITE OF THE 100 WORKS EXHIBITED AT THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB. HE FEELS THIS PIECE TRULY EMBODIES THE SPIRIT OF THE MAASAI WARRIOR AND ASKS TO BRING IT
BACK TO THE LION CONSERVATION PROJECT AND HIS HOME IN KENYA!
WHILE THE WINNING BID ON THE WORK WAS $900. DONATED TO THE LIONS LIVE FREE CAUSE, ANOTHER LIMITED-EDITION PRINT WAS GIVEN TO THIS
MAASAI LION GUARDIAN BY THE ARTIST, JON H. DAVIS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LION GUARDIAN PROJECT,
VISIT THE WEB SITE, www.lionconservation.org
MAASAI MANDALA
1/25 MAASAI MANDALA 12” X 12”
Mandala by Jon H. Davis © 2007
This mandala is a vision of a dark night of the hunt. Look for the Maasai warriors embedded in this artwork created with principles of sacred geometry.
Mandalas, considered symbols of the universe from a human perspective,
help awaken the spirit within.
Archival Print - Limited Edition of 25
Image size - 12" x 12"
ZANZIBAR WOMAN
1/25 ZANZIBAR WOMAN 12” X 18”
Photograph by Jon H. Davis © 2006
This evocative portrait of a woman captures a silent and reflective moment in
Zanzibar, an exotic spice island in the Indian Ocean off Tanzania. Considered the birthplace of Swahili, Zanzibar is a crossroads of civilizations and mosaic of cultures reflected in the architectural elements seen in this image.
Archival Print - Limited Edition of 25
Image size - 12" x 18"
OCTOBER SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHT - POMONA CULTURAL CENTER
The Fall 2007 Exhibition of The Magic and Mystique of Mandalas: Artworks by
Jon H. Davis, at the Pomona Cultural Center, in Pomona, New York opened on
Sunday, September 30, with a reception beginning at 4:00 PM. The Mandalas were shown in conjunction with ceramic works by Clay Arts. The gallery hours are Friday through Sunday, from 2:00 - 6:00 PM throughout October and until the closing
reception on Saturday, November 10th at 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
The opening event featured a Spirit of Place performance by musician and cultural
writer Iris Brooks, who brings her text, flute playing, and images of other continents together to capture her experience of different locales.
Composer/performer Miguel Frasconi, (http://www.myspace.com/miguelfrasconi)
complemented the musical offerings, focusing on imaginary places with a concert on
his collection of glass instruments and found objects.
A short documentary film, Exploring Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon, created by Jon H. Davis and Iris Brooks, was shown at 7:00 PM on Sunday, September 30th and at
the closing reception on Saturday, November 10th.
Part of the proceeds from the mandala sales benefit the orphanage and school,
Tibetan Home of Hope.
Information about Home of Hope is at their website, (http://www.tibetmedicine.us)
Mysterious Traveler by Jon H. Davis and Iris Brooks, was shown on the final day of
the exhibition, Saturday, November 10th. This film captures highlights from around
the world in a dynamic, short documentary with hypnotic sights and sounds in a large-screen format. It was created for a prime-time television pilot.
The Pomona Cultural Center was once a historic stone schoolhouse. It is located at
584 Route 306 (just north of Pomona Road) in Pomona, New York.
Telephone: 845-362-8062 For information and directions, visit the website,
(http://www.pomonavillage.com/pcc_home.html)
FALL AND WINTER EVENTS
Sunday, September 30, 2007 - Pomona, New York
Pomona Cultural Center Exhibit, 4:00 -7:00 PM
Opening Reception, Concert, Film & Silent Auction
Spirit of Place performed by Iris Brooks and Miguel Frasconi
Sunday, September 30 - November 10, 2007 - Pomona, New York
Pomona Cultural Center Exhibit, Gallery Hours: Fri.-Sun. 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Exhibition: The Magic and Mystique of Mandalas: Artworks by Jon H. Davis
Saturday, November 10, 2007 - Pomona, New York
Pomona Cultural Center, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Premiere Screening: Mysterious Traveler
by Jon H. Davis and Iris Brooks
Documentary Film: Exploring Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon
by Jon H. Davis and Iris Brooks
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - New York, New York
NATIONAL ARTS CLUB, 15 Gramercy Park South, 212-475-3424
Exhibit of Artwork, "LIONS LIVE FREE," beginning at noon.
For more information, http://www.lionslivefree.com
http://www.nationalartsclub.org
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - New York, New York
NATIONAL ARTS CLUB
Art Auction Event, "LIONS LIVE FREE"
Champagne Reception: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Auction of Artist Work 7:30 - 10:00 PM
For more information, http://www.lionslivefree.com
Friday, November 30 - December 30, 2007 - Nyack, New York
HALO, 4 North Broadway, 845-358-4802
Art Exhibit Reception and Holiday Sale Begins, 7:00 PM
“Halo Holiday Mandalas”
Saturday, December 1 - 9, 2007 - Nyack, New York
EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE ART CENTER,
82 North Broadway, 845 358 0774
Solo MANDALA EXHIBITION & BOOK FAIR
Gallery Hours Thursday - Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 2, 2007 - Nyack, New York
EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE ART CENTER
Book Fair and Book Signing with the Authors, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
featuring The Magic & Mystique of Mandalas
By Iris Brooks and Jon H. Davis
(For more information about this book, click on this link, Publications)