SAVE THE BEES

"The art of living well requires an acute attention to what we have." --- Mr. & Mr.

 

SAVE THE BEES

an experimental opera/couture fashion show by Mr. & Mr.

 

chashama 461 Harlem Gallery Space, 461 West 126th Street

Friday, September 25, 2009

1st performance: 6:00pm

2nd performance: 8:00pm

 

Presented by chashama with contributions from generous supporters Blackwash Televised Art Gallery, Count Us In Productions, Donna Karan, Harlem Brewing Company, Peace Keeper Cosmetics and Surrounding Flowers and Events.

 

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the American Beekeeping Federation. 

 

SAVE THE BEES, the premiere collaboration between Michael Jerome Francis and Scenic Designer Christopher Thomas Trujillo, is set in whimsical urban garden made entirely from reclaimed materials. The audience is transported to a world where economic and environmental concerns have driven a renaissance in the art of fashion and accessory design. "It's as if we are removing the paintings from the gallery walls and embracing the audience with all the colors, sounds and textures."

 

Michael Jerome Francis aka Mr. has adopted techniques rooted in haute couture and punk traditions – the result: garments that are both raw and romantic. The twosome has combined their artistry to produce breathtaking hand-made accessories that celebrate the tradition of the old world, while speaking to a new era in the art of fashion that is both environmental conscious and lush. As if that weren't enough, Christopher Thomas Trujillo aka Mr. has sharpened their story by transforming the white walls of the chashama Gallery into a world that harmoniously houses their big idea.

 

Anyone who loves fashion, art and performance will want to make a beeline!