PRESS RELEASE

Profiles and Patterns in the Dominican Republic

A Public Art Project and Traveling Exhibition in the Dominican Republic
Presented by USA artists Xaivier Ringer and David John Attyah

Perfiles y Patrones is a public art project and companion traveling exhibition focusing on the
diverse stories and histories of the Dominican Republic. The project invites the public to interact
and collaborate with artists from the USA and the Dominican Republic.

The project features eight traveling mural panels, which feature portraits of Dominican people
from all walks of life. The panels are begun by contemporary artists, and then finished in
collaboration with the public at community events around Santo Domingo. Dominican and North
American artists will interpret the personal stories of individuals that represent different aspects
of Dominican social and cultural life. The mural panels are then completed by the public at
community events, allowing people to interact directly with art and artists and to explore ideas of
Dominican collectivity.

The finished panels - produced in different venues - will finally be assembled into one gallery
installation. The panels are designed to interlock into a single mural-sized piece.

Whats the goal of Perfiles y Patrones?
The purpose of PyP is to use personal stories from various slices of Dominican life to form the
foundation for public interaction. The project directors believe that art has the power to help
communities visualize themselves. This ultimate goal of the project is to identify collective ideas
of prosperity, community, connection and future, as they emerge from the stories and truths of
Santo Domingo residents.

Who conceived this project?
This project is conceived and coordinated by Santo Domingo-based artist Xaivier Ringer and
Los Angeles-based artist David John Attyah. Ringer and Attyah share a common belief that
artistic expression and public interaction together are powerful tools for actualizing community
building. The goal of their effort is not merely to produce a work of art, but to produce profound
creative experiences that help the public imagine and realize positive social change.


COME PAINT WITH US! OUR FIRST PAINTING EVENT IS DECEMBER 3RD.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PAINTING EVENT TIMES AND PLACES, VISIT
WWW.PH-PH.ORG/PYP







INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS

Contemporary artists who participate in Perfiles y Patrones are generously giving their time to
a public art project.

1. Artists receive supplies to produce a portrait on the left or right half of a 7 x 4 painting
panel.

2. Each artist is sent a series of photographs and the personal story of a Dominican
resident who has agreed to be featured in PyP. Some artists may have the chance to
meet their subject in person, and draw or paint them from life.

3. Artist are requested to complete a partial portrait of their subject on the left or right side
of the panel. Artists are invited to interpret their subject in their own style, in painting,
drawing or collage. Sample compositions will be sent to artists as a guide.

4. After completing their portrait, the artists return the panel to the PyP. Then, the panels
travel to public art events where the public is invited to fill in the background of the
panels.

5. Artists are absolutely invited - but not required - to paint with the public or to teach the
public about the basics of drawing and painting at community events. Artists may
choose to paint more on a panel, help the public paint, or engage the public in
conversations about collectivity and prosperity in the DR.

6. Artists understand that the panel they painted is property of PyP, and will be exhibited
at the discretion of PyP. Should a panel be sold, the terms are listed below. Artists
receive a small honorarium for their participation.

7. Completed panels will be exhibited in various locations through Santo Domingo, and
likely travel to the USA. Some venues will be public areas - like airports or libraries.
Other venues may be private, like corporate plazas. The panels may also travel - at the
discretion of Perfiles y Patrones - to commercial galleries.

8. If a panel is sold, 25% of the net proceeds will go to the artist who began the panel, 25%
to Perfiles y Patrones to offset project costs, and 50% to a community based arts
organization in Santo Domingo to benefit the public. PyP also has the discretion to
donate panels to worthy organizations without charge.

9. Perfiles y Patrones is a mission-based art project that is based on the collective power
of art. The project depends upon the integrity, honesty, patience and generosity of its
partners.









INFORMATION FOR SPONSORS

PyP is a not-for-profit project that seeks to connect the public through art. This project
is entirely funded by dedicated project sponsors who believe art is a powerful method to
connect people across barriers and start conversation about our communities.

PyP seeks local sponsors. Sponsors can certainly provide money directly to cover project costs
- via grants or direct donations - but PyP values in-kind donations of any size, by local
businesses and residents. Perhaps you can provide some art materials, food at art events, or
exhibition space in offices and businesses.

Sponsors are named in the PyP partner list, which is displayed everywhere the project
travels. Sponsors who donate materials for panels, or offer to exhibit panels, will have
their sponsorship engraved on the panel itself. PyP believes that sponsors are part of
the life of each painting.

WAYS YOU CAN SPONSOR

Sponsor a panel: - each panel costs about $ DP 5,000 to fabricate. You can sponsor all or part
of making a panel, and have the name of your organization engraved directly onto it.

Provide art supplies to let the pubic paint: each panel needs about $ DP 500 in art supplies
to allow the public to paint alongside artists. You can make an in-kind donation of art materials.
PyP provides a supply list so you can see the types of supplies we need.

Offer food at public events: If you own a restaurant or store, you can sponsor by providing
water or food at PyP painting events. Donations of any size are appreciated.

Offer space to exhibit the project: The goal of PyP is to reach the public, both at painting
events, and through exhibition. If you own a business, or work for corporation, you can be a
sponsor by agreeing to exhibit all or part of PyP for a limited time.

Provide media support: If you are a photographer, videographer or media person, you can
help by documenting events or publicizing PyP.

If you are an art collector, you can also acquire a panel for your collection. Please
contact PyP for details.

Thanks to all for their support!








FEATURED PROFILES



Asnel Excelan, Doorman, has been
working in Santo Domingo for 7 years.
No matter how someone treats you,
you can choose to react positively.


Dr. Felipe Diaz is Professor at OyM
University School of Medicine.

Connectedness is what we work
towards. I dont know if I am happy, but
I do have different experiences that
bring happiness.


Carolina Contreras is creator of
Missrizos.com, an afro/curly hair campaign
and blog in Dominican Republic and Latin
America.

My activism may not be considered
revolutionary, but creating a
community where women accept
themselves and fighting for our rights
to be considered professional, beautiful
and contributing citizens can change
the world.






MURAL SKETCH, TIME LINE, AND SPONSOR SAMPLE




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Perfiles y Patrones:
A Collaborative Public Art Project in the Dominican Republic

USA artists Xavier Ringer and David John Attyah are happy to announce a
public art project inviting the Dominican public to paint with artists.

At the end of the project, all eight mural panels will be assembled into one
giant mural installation over 200 square feet.

Perfiles y Patrones features Domincan and North American artists painting with the public. Eight mural
panels feature portraits of Domincans from all walks of life. The final is mural installation that will be over
200 square feet.

COME PAINT WITH US! OUR FIRST PAINTING EVENT IS DECEMBER 3RD.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PAINTING EVENT TIMES AND PLACES, VISIT
WWW.PH-PH.ORG/PYP


! Perfiles y Patrones is a set of traveling outdoor mural
events, where the public is invited to paint with professional
Dominican and North American artists.

! Perfiles y Patrones features portraits of people from all
walks of Dominican life.

! Perfiles y Patrones asks: what connects us all together?







DIRECTOR PROFILES

Xaivier Ringer is an international muralist, community facilitator, and program
consultant. She is committed to innovative projects that empower people and
communities to implement creative and impactful solutions to improve their
social, economic and environmental life.

Ringer works in the Dominican Republic as a social development consultant,
producing art-based youth and community projects. She has overseen over 15
youth murals since 2010.

Ringer was trained at Georgetown University where she received a Government
degree in international relations and a specialty in studio art. She currently
resides in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
www.innovativeinitiativesblog.com

David John Attyah is a contemporary artist and printmaker who lives and works
in Los Angeles, USA. Attyah has produced a variety of public projects, from
billboards to outdoor projections, focused on engaging communities in positive
social change. Attyah also maintains a print studio in Los Angeles, which
supports artists who work on paper.

Attyah is currently Professor of Studio Art at Glendale College in Los Angeles.
He was trained at the Boston Museum School in Studio Art, has a masters
degree in cultural anthropology from Harvard University, and completed his
studies in government at Princeton University. He is spending much of his
sabbatical traveling between Los Angeles, Santo Domingo, DR, and Lima, Peru.
www.davidjohnattyah.com