Archive | October, 2009

THANK YOU!!!

12 Oct

DEAR COMMUNITY,
THANK YOU!!!
for your support and contributions to Younity’s third annual FRESHER exhibition.
We had an amazing turn out, the event was an eco-success!
We hope to continue to build with each of you, and spread our love for urban art, culture, and community.

-THE YOUNITY ARTS CREW-
Toofly, Alice, Shana, Diana, Yvette, Samia, Inks, Jessica,
and our Younity Youth Team; Talia, and Jerely
www.theyounity.com

-1Photo by Martha Cooper © 2009

Below are the gallery hours, press links, and photos for your viewing pleasure.
Feel free to share:)

GALLERY HOURS

Wednesday, October 14th
( Shana Louallen at gallery come visit! )
12-6PM

Friday, October 16th
( Toofly at Gallery Come visit! )
6-10PM

Saturday, October 17th
( Toofly, Yvette Devito, and Stephanie Land at gallery come visit! )
12-6PM

Wednesday, October 21st
( Shana Louallen at gallery Come visit! )
12-6PM

Friday, October 23rd
( Alice Mizrachi at Gallery Come visit! )
12-6PM

Saturday, October 24th
Closing Party! Stay tuned…

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Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center
October 3, 2009 – October 24, 2009
107 Suffolk Street
New York, NY 10002
between Rivington Street and Delancey Street
F train to Delancey

PRESSED!

YOUNITY BLOG
http://theyounity.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/fresher-2009/

PHOTOS BY TONE
http://www.photobytone.com/2009/10/374-fresher/

MARTHA COOPER BLOG
http://www.12ozprophet.com/index.php/martha_cooper/entry/younity_strikes_again/

TRENDCETERA MAGAZINE
http://www.trendceteramag.com/2009/10/the-realization-of-green-art/

KRONIKLE
http://kronikle.kidrobot.com/younity-presents-fresher-gallery-show-in-nyc/

TOOFLY STAYING TRUE – BLOG
http://www.tooflynyc.com/life/2009/10/04/fresher-2009/
http://www.tooflynyc.com/life/2009/10/04/installation/

I AM – BLOG
https://amfiles.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/younity-fresher-2009/

YOUNITY FRESHer 2009

6 Oct

YOOOOO so this event was definitely hot- was so great to make it happen with all the dope artists and our AMAZING YOUNITY team. I am so blessed to be part of such a dope crew of women who continue to inspire me daily!
HERe are the flicks:

INSTALLATION PHOTOS:

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jerely

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FRESHER exhibition 10-3-09 from 7-11 @ Clemente Soto Velez in LES.

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THE TEAM- hey we missing TF, where she at?

NANI CHACON hand painted wood purses- DOPE!

NANI CHACON hand painted wood purses- DOPE!

JUNKPRINTS HANDMADE BAGS:) I want one!

JUNKPRINTS HANDMADE BAGS:) I want one!

GOODWOOD- ALWAYS FRESH!

GOODWOOD- ALWAYS FRESH!

iNks woodcut was a huge success- everyone loved it. GREAT JOB PAM and thanx for all ur help with the show. I love the footprints!

iNks woodcut was a huge success- everyone loved it. GREAT JOB PAM and thanx for all ur help with the show. I love the footprints!

i found this piece of wood at the secret garden when we did our wall production there- just goes to show how garbage can always be reused. had fun making this piece.

i found this piece of wood at the secret garden when we did our wall production there- just goes to show how garbage can always be reused. had fun making this piece.

THE TEAM- hey wheres TF at?

THE TEAM- hey wheres TF at?

Stephanie Land and Tony Peralta:)

Stephanie Land and Tony Peralta:)

Martha Cooper checking out her new NIZ piece she purchased of b girlz ASIA, LADY CHAMP & AIKO. Ive had this piece hanging in my living room for the past year. Im sad to see it go but i know its going to a good home:) Enjoy it Martha!

Martha Cooper checking out her new NIZ piece she purchased of b girlz ASIA, LADY CHAMP & AIKO. Ive had this piece hanging in my living room for the past year. Im sad to see it go but i know its going to a good home:) Enjoy it Martha!

my fam- cuz Jessica and Talia (YOUNITY YOUTH)- thx for all ur help

my fam- cuz Jessica and Talia (YOUNITY YOUTH)- thx for all ur help

Emilie from FRANCE IN da house:)

Emilie from FRANCE IN da house:)

GFC ladies reppin'

GFC ladies reppin'

thx for the interview!

thx for the interview!

ROCKAFELLA came thru and brought her crew- so dope watching them break!

ROCKAFELLA came thru and brought her crew- so dope watching them break!

  • MY BRO was in da house with his peoples- this is where my love for hip hop comes from. OLD SKOOL BBOY RIGHT HERE!
  • MY BRO was in da house with his peoples- this is where my love for hip hop comes from. OLD SKOOL BBOY RIGHT HERE!
    • Elizabeth n Joe came thru- I MISS ISA!

    Elizabeth n Joe came thru- I MISS ISA!

    VIK came thru- so great to c u gurl!

    VIK came thru- so great to c u gurl!

    WES n MO coming thru from the SUNNYSIDE!

    WES n MO coming thru from the SUNNYSIDE!

    JAY n SHANA-(always working her PR magic)

    JAY n SHANA

    thx for all ur help- u ladies rock!

    thx for all ur help- u ladies rock!

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    GET UR YOUNITY TEES!

    GET UR YOUNITY TEES!

    Thanks for hooking this us iNks:)

    Thanks for hooking up the green footprints PAM:)

    DJ ELLE on the tables...

    DJ ELLE on the ones n twosFULL HOUSE on both floors!!!

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    THanks for supporting TONY- and hooking us up with the connect for the space:)

    THanks for supporting TONY- and hooking us up with the connect for the space:)

    Carlos & Ryan enjoying the beats

    Carlos & Ryan chillin'

    uh oh- there they are:)

    DESTROY & REBUILD:)

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    Rasu came through to support as well!

    Rasu came through to support as well!

    i love this pic!

    i love this pic!

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    Vee n Turbo in the place to be

    Vee n Turbo in the place to be

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    YAY- Martha came thru:)

    YAY- Martha came thru:)

    For those of you who weren’t there you missed a great event full of great peoples, great art and great vibes. Please make it out to 107 Suffolk to c the work and stay tuned we might even do a closing party!

    B GIRL BE 2009

    5 Oct

    I been so crazy with YOUNITY’s Fresher show that I havent had a minute to update my blog. September was great but very busy- we went to B Girl Be in Minneapolis which was lots of fun, got to meet up with our peoples that we havent seen in a minute.Peep some of the flicks:

    TF n I getting our last pics in b4 going home

    TF n I getting our last pics in b4 going home

    our gracious host Theresa- thx girl u the best!

    our gracious host Theresa- thx girl u the best!

    finally finished:)

    finally finished:)

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    TF finished

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    AIKO getting down at the B GIRL BE cypher

    AM & TF products for sale- come n get 'em

    AM & TF products for sale- come n get 'em

    Roberto hooking us up with paint- thanx for the awesome tees:)

    Roberto hooking us up with paint- thanx for the awesome tees:)

    Michele and Desdemona - great to see smiling familiar faces:)

    Michele and Desdemona - great to see smiling familiar faces:)

    Amanda Lopez and TOOFLY checking out the awesome TF rings:)

    Amanda Lopez and TOOFLY checking out the awesome TF rings:)

    MAMA doing her thing

    MAMA doing her thing

    the ladies the ladies:)

    the ladies the ladies:)

    desdemona perfoms at B girl be

    desdemona perfoms at B girl be

    getting my paint on

    getting my paint on

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    Lori from female sneaker fiend, Jen one and Abeni

    yummmmm. having fun in the sun. good times:)

    yummmmm. having fun in the sun. good times:)

    Great seeing Ashley Gold- havent seen our awesome host since last B girl be:)

    Great seeing Ashley Gold- havent seen our awesome host since last B girl be:)

    ROCKAFELLA

    ROCKAFELLA

    Motel 7

    Motel 7

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    BIG TARA shaking it:)

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    LOVE BRINGS HAPPINESS by me:)

    LOVE BRINGS HAPPINESS by me:)

    more of my art in gallery

    more of my art in gallery

    we out- PEACE!

    we out- PEACE!