CONTENTS

FEATURES
film line-up.......................................................................................5
performance line-up......................................................................7
artist bios.........................................................................................11

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October 2010

PUBLISHER EDITOR COVER

Platform Art Bev Hendricks Christopher Zenger

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PLATFORM ART FILM
One of the most thought-provoking and entertaining of Platform Art
event are the short art-films. The films for Mind Body Art are curated by
David DeBorde, film maker and professor at Southeastern University.

True Beauty This Night

A More Perfect Yellow

The Nice Girl

Forced Alliance

No Parking

The Magic

The Phone Keeper

Champagne Supernova

Das Paket

The Horribly Slow Murder with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon

The Facts in the Case of Mr. Hollow

Interspersed are short animated films by senior students of

The Ringling School of Art & Design, Sarasota, Florida.

Special thanks to Jeffrey Fulgraff for compiling the films.

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PERFORMANCE
Platform Art performances occur throughout the evening.

Stephen Allen Griffiths (HB)

Guitar & Vocals

Wade Fahnestock (Friar Wade)

Piano & Vocals

His Company
Drama

Shankh & friends present WAHH...

East meets West Fusion Band

Wayne Mason
Poet and Sound Artist

Moxie LeFemme
Cabaret

George Lott (GL)

Christian R&B/Pop Vocals

Fashion Show
Design the Difference & Scooter’s Skin Art

48 States Away
Acoustic, Indie, Pop, Rock

The Soul Committee

New Soul

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 VISUAL ARTISTS
The heart of Platform Art is the artists. Do you find an artist’s work
truly inspiring, but it doesn’t quite fit that special space in your
home or office? Commission a work by one of tonight’s artists.

Brian Adams - Serigraphic Arts

Walt Cannoy - Oil on Canvas
Daniel Cantu - Photography
Melissa Catrambone - Mixed Media, Sculpture, Silk Screen Print
Samantha Churchill - Aluminum Wire Sculpture
Laura Davis - Photography
Marla E - Urban Plaster
Donovan Evans - Mixed Media
Dennis Hart - Abstract Caricature
Greg LeSar - Sculpture/Video
Vicky Luffman - Fiber Artist
Dimitrios Paizis - Mixed Media
Selina Roman - Photography
Jared Dunn, Nathan Seay, Brenda Poff Hill - PSC, Mixed Media
Kristine Simmonds - Painting
Liz Watkins - Painting
Mary May Witte - Painting
Karen Woodington - Images and Mixed Media

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 BRIAN ADAMS Serigraphic Arts - Lakeland
heydoccel@gmail.com

My presentation consists of serigraphy prints

where different wines are used in lieu of any
paints or inks in a dining setting. The wine
ring stains used symbolize a common human
lifespan - From origin to attraction to exit.

WALT CANNOY Oil on Canvas - Lakeland

artist@waltcannoy.com

The idea behind my robot series of

paintings is based upon expectations
and reality. The robots represent people
who are expected, by their friends and
family, to "carry out their day to day
functions" without falter or flaw.

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 DANIEL CANTU Photography - Lakeland
gallerylkmirror@aol.com, www.thegalleryalm.com

Although I have been a professional

portrait photographer for several years, my
passion is in the artistry of photography. I
currently own The Gallery at Lake Mirror
located in Lake Mirror Tower. My work is on
display at this location as well as the work
of other local artists. I use symbolism in my
photography to make a social statement.

MELISSA CATRAMBONE Mixed Media - Lakeland

melissa3d@gmail.com

The act of creating is a spiritual experience.

It also provides a kind of therapy that allows
me gain insight into my subconscious. The
themes of my creations dance around
self discovery and are expressed through
various mediums.

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SAMANTHA CHURCHILL Aluminum Wire Sculpture - Tampa
churchsj@yahoo.com, www.GettingFrankDone.com

My aluminum wire sculptures depict the

inner working and potential of the human
form. Bodies that can scale new heights,
break free of obstacles, help one another
and complete their destiny.

LAURA DAVIS Photography - Lakeland

lmfdavis@gmail.com

My theory is that not enough people stop

to smell the roses, so my goal is to smell the
roses for you -- by documenting all of the
things that I notice, but you may not see...
and bring them to life for you.

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 MARLA E Urban Plaster - Altamonte Springs
mes@MarlaE.com

It’s all connected... all art is drawn

from real life.

DONOVAN EVANS Acrylic Painting/Collage - Venice

fotodono@mac.com, www.donovanevans.com

Through my work I use symbolism to

convey an emotional theme, like whimsy,
love, joy, sadness, madness, or despair. My
works are of acrylic paintings or collages
made of found objects. Most are about
3’x4’ in size.

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 DENNIS HART Abstract Caricature - Lakeland
drawme@hartpad.com

I have been doing caricatures for

about two-and-a-half years and
I enjoy working on propaganda
pieces. Need I say more.

GREG LESAR/TIM GIBBONS Sculpture/Video - Tampa

gregorylesar@yahoo.com

Throughout the annals of Art History,

the figure and image of the horse
has been celebrated for its beauty
and grace.  The horse is a symbol
of strength, elegance, and also
deception.  Greg LeSar, with the help
of UT Flim Student Richard Walker and
artist Tim Gibbons, has built one out
of reused manufacturing detritus to
celebrate Eco-art and the power of
the equines.
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 SPONSORS
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors

Visionaries

Catalysts

Sustainers & Exhibitors

Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro • Tom Conger & Susan Badcock
Bob English • Gray Robinson, P.A. • The Lakeland Center
LEDC • Magnify Credit Union • MIDFLORIDA
NFocus • Sanoba Law Firm • Schenck Company
Swan Development Advisors • Lea Wheeler, D.M.D.

Thank you to our creative community partners

Rachel Bartley, Newman, Robert Tucker, Amber Grubb, Justin Wilson

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 VICKY LUFFMAN Fiber Arts (Silk) - Lakeland
theartofsilk@yahoo.com

I am a fiber artist, working with silk as

my medium for over 20 years. I hand
dye and hand paint silk, and create
beautiful pieces as art to wear; most
popular are my silk scarves and wraps,
as well as art for the home.

DIMITRIOS PAIZIS Mixed Media - Lakeland

cpaizis@hotmail.com

With my art I try to please the eye,

energize the body, and puzzle the
mind.

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 SELINA ROMAN Photography - Miami
selinaroman@gmail.com

My photography relies heavily on the use

of symbols to portray ideas that are rooted
in the female existence - identity, beauty,
anonymity, loneliness, motherhood, family,
safety and sexuality.

JEROD DUNN/NATHAN SEAY/BRENDA POFF HILL

Mixed Media - PSC, Winter Haven unlink40@tampabay.rr.com

Exhibit featuring three Floridia artists and

students of Vilas Tonape at Polk State
College. The exhibit features a variety
of subject matter and media pertaining
to the Mind, Body, Art theme.

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 KRISTINE SIMMONDS Painting - Winter Haven
kristine_simmonds@yahoo.com

My paintings reflect the “Mind, Boyd,

Art” theme in how I have interpreted my
feelings towards many life experiences
through my art. My painting’s situations
all take place under the sky, where we
all are, though we take it for granted.

LIZ WATKINS Painting - Geneva

liz@lizwatkins.cc

My work is socially charged which has

everything to do with the mind and body.

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 Mary May Witte Painting - Lakeland
marywitte@mac.com

Painting is nourishment for my spirit.

Karen Woodington Mixed Media - Lakeland

burnypots@aol.com

The theme of Mind,Body Art is reflected

in my work through images and mixed
media forms that symbolically reflect ideas
relating to spiritualism in man and nature.

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STEPHEN ALLEN GRIFFITHS Guitar/Vocals - Winter Haven
(863) 651-3379

Stephen Allen Griffiths, aka “Hairball” is a

production technician who holds his own
in his performance of classic rock ballads
and more.

WADE FAHNESTOCK Piano/Vocals - Tampa

wade@bluekirk.org

An Orthodox-Catholic Priest; musician, worship

leader, marketing strategist, social media expert;
prayer activist & advocate for the homeless poor.
Friar Wade performs everything from classical, spritual
to blues monthly at Light House Ministries.

WAYNE MASON Poet/Sound Artist - Lakeland

brokenzen333@gmail.com

Wayne Mason is a poet, sound artist and proletariat from

Lakeland. His working class inspired poetry has appeared widely
across the small press in both print and online magazines, and
in several anthologies. He is the author of five chapbooks of
poetry, the most recent being Poet Laureate Of A Dirty Garage
from Erbacce Press.

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 SHANKH & FRIENDS...The fusion band Wahh - Tampa
shankh.tabla@gmail.com
Abhik Mukherjee - Sitar, Stevy - Guitar, Ray Villadonga - Bass Guitar,
Emily Williams - Drum, Shankh - Tabla & Vocals

An east and west fusion ensemble based on improvising Raga

(scale) music with western experimental music strongly influenced
by jazz, fusion and rock music.

GEORGE LOTT Christian R&B/Pop - Winter Haven

4evagl@gmail.com

Many are called...Few are chosen. George Lott aka “GL” is a

new face and voice, bringing Fresh new aspects to the world
of Christian music. This singer, rapper and songwriter from Plant
City Florida, is a breath of fresh air. His message and melodies
are timeless yet mainstream, appealing to all generations.

DESIGN THE DIFFERENCE T-shirt Fashions - Lakeland

www.designthedifference.com
We provide quality t-shirts by enabling artists to design the difference
in the lives of others by giving 10% of all sales to building orphanages
and developing orphans around the world!

We allow artists to submit designs that we place on shirts to make

graphic tees. We screen it, and if it makes it we put it under the
“Vote On Art” tab. Then, if it gets a high enough rating, we’ll print
the design on shirts to help make a difference in the world!
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HIS COMPANY Drama - Lakeland
www.fpclakeland.org/finearts

Performers - J. Lenora Bresler, Hannah Collins, John Durbin,

Richie Johnson, Curator - Alison Crane, Director - Amber Grubb
HIS Company is an ecumenical acting troupe sponsored by First
Presbyterian Church of Lakeland and committed to presenting
dramas that engender discussion of the Christian worldview. Our
performance for Platform Art Party #16: Mind Body Art features
excerpts from HIS Company’s upcoming living art show “All We
Need Is Love”, in which famous works of art come to life revealing
various manifestations of love in imaginative contexts.

MOXIE LE FEMME Cabaret - Lakeland/Winter Haven

www.moxielefemme.com

Buttercup Sunset, Electra Lane, Lady Licorice, Amethyst, Cy Long

Saffire Vedette, Tokyo Belle, Topaz Le Tease, Madame Mumsie
An eclectic dance company that infuses contemporary style
dance with elements of classic burlesque. Our performances are
a blend of modern and jazz dance styles with dashes of salsa,
ballet, and hip hop. We have performed to a diverse range of
music from Frank Sinatra all the way to Marilyn Manson. No matter
the music or dance style, one thing that remains consistent is the
sensual movement that our performers bring to the stage.

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 SCOOTERS SKIN ART Tattoo Fashion - Lakeland
(863) 816-5801, www.sskinart.com

Scooter’s Skin Art is a custom tattoo studio and art gallery

located in Dixieland Village. With over 13 years combined
experience, Scooter’s artists are trained to take care of any style
or specialty tattoos. Scooter’s Skin Art uses Autoclave Sterilization
and state of the art machines in complete working order with
daily maintance, so tattoos are always even and clean.

48 STATES AWAY Acoustic, Indie, Pop, Rock - Lakeland

48StatesAway@gmail.com

Clint Woolley - drums/samples/keys; Rafael Lozano - bass/lead guitar;

Alex Santiago - vocals/guitar/percussion
48 States Away quietly and steadily spreads their sound, passion and
vision of shaking hips and minds. We look to share emotions, passions
and positive ways of thinking and living with those who search for a
moment where nothing in life can bring them down.

THE SOUL COMMITTEE New Soul - Lakeland

www.facebook.com/thesoulcommittee

Stephani Foster - Lead Vocals, Derrick Dietrich - Guitar

Devin Marcus McCants - Bass/Drums/Vocals/Production
Joshua McNair - Drums/Bass/Vocals/Percussion
The Soul Committee performs new soul sound all over Central
Florida. They begin recording their new LP on September 12.
Look for a December release.
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ART CURATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ann Wilson Cynthia Haffey
Victor Prebor
James Lasley, judge BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ann Wilson, Founder
Film COMPILATION Greg Sanoba, President
David DeBorde Michael Folsom
Jeffrey Fulgraff David Grisham
Evelyn Hollen
FASHION COORDINATION Margie James
Michael Mutz Jon Kirk
Rachel Bartley Shannon Lanier
Lisa Parks
Punam Saxena
PERFORMANCE COORDINATION Brian Stevens
Bev Hendricks Jack Strollo

TECHNICAL
Newman
Stephen Allen Griffiths platform art, Inc.
Justin Wilson a 501c(3) non-profit arts organization
whose ultimate goal is to showcase
SOUND new and exciting talent in the fields
Robert Tucker of visual art, short film, fashion, music
and performance.
FINANCE
Kathleen Braun

VOLUNTEER COORDINATION
Nickki Sumner Braun

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