SPOTLIGHT on Living Art America

Living Art AmericaBodies as a Work of Art continues to entertain and empower. In it's fourth year, the bodypainting  event has gained world-wide recognition. From it's controversial beginnings to it's exciting future, the Chelko Foundation's Executive Director,

Randi Layne

passionately discussed it all with me for fashionado

TV. [Video includes runway highlights - This you have to see!!]

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Save the Date: Living Art America

Living Art America: Bodies as a Work of Art

Bodies as a Work of Art

is back AND sanctioned by the

World Bodypainting Association

. That's BIG news which elevates this already fantastic event to a whole new level. Emerging to professional bodypainting artists compete - runway style - in the most exhilarating evening of live art entertainment. For event details, charitable information and to

purchase tickets

, visit their website

HERE

.

*See you on September 28th, 7PM!!

Video showcases highlights from last year's Bodies as a Work of Art.

(Photography: Thom Baker, Bill Curry. Video clips: Kenny Park. Video Production: Impressions Entertainment for fashionadoTV.)

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The South's Next Wave at MODA

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The South: home to numerous design talents, both emerging and seasoned.  The

Museum of Design Atlanta

thinks it's time to prove it.

This fall, the museum will present 

The South's Next Wave: Design Challenge

, part exhibition, part competition.

Set/interior designers will be paired with object designers to showcase objects in unique environments.  "We envision each vignette as a distinct environment with many layers," says curator Tim Hobby. Each vignette will be technologically enabled in such a way as to allow the viewer to access facts and video about the designers and the collaborative vignette design.

During the run of the exhibition, MODA visitors will be asked to choose their favorite vignette and object. Winners get more than bragging rights - there is a cash prize!

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BODIES... 2012

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I'm exhausted ... after a 14 hour day, seven of those spent painting, then waiting, then explaining my concept to the judges, then waiting again and then, finally, showtime.... I am in physical and emotional numbness... but oh so worth it! The 3rd Annual

Bodies as a Work of Art

last night was the biggest, most extravagant to date. Kudos to

Randi Layne

, the

Chelko Foundation's

Executive Director, for producing such a wonderful, energetic and creative benefit. Look for a full feature coming to

Style Mag VM

soon.

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BODIES AS A WORK OF ART ~ SEPT. 29

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Folks, there is NOTHING else like BODIES AS A WORK OF ART. Atlanta is a charitable city with many philanthropic hearts beating at all times. YES, this event does a world of good, but what is the Chelko Foundation and what is Bodies as a Work of Art? Hear directly from the incredibly fabulous and very passionate Executive Director, Randi Layneon Style Mag VM:CLICK HERE to watch video.

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Liquid Culture

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The second I saw these images of gloATL by

Thom Baker

, I knew I had to feature them. They moved me. Thom is a talented and brilliant photographer who is artfully gifted at capturing moments and experiences. His sensibility and skills set make Thom the perfect photographer for

Lauri Stallings'

dance company,

gloATL

. These specific images have a striking and alluring resemblance to charcoal drawings. They successfully evoke the energy created by the gloATL dancers at the MARTA Lindbergh Station. One of the dancers told me that he was affected by the number of people who missed the train because they were mesmerized by the performance. Thank you Thom Baker for bringing us such magnificent artistry.  

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