Cork Stop Studios: Taste of Humanity

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News: Cork Stop Studios: Taste of Humanity: "CorkStop Studios artists have donated 3 paintings in a strong show of support for Women 4 Women. Their fundraiser event 'Taste of Humanity' will be held on Thursday evening, May 22, 2008, at the oceanfront Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Founded in 1993, Women for Women International helps women in war-torn regions rebuild their lives by providing financial and emotional support, job skills training, rights awareness and leadership education and access to business skills, capital and markets. Through the program, women become confident, independent and productive as they embrace the importance of their roles in rebuilding their families, their communities and ultimately, their nations.

Xenia Madison has donated a painting titled, 'Wisdom Wherever You Are' 2007 (oil on canvas pictured here) to be auctioned off at the fundraiser event for Women for Women.

Anne Stahl has donated 'Rye' a painting from the grass series to be auctioned off at a fundrasier event for Women for Women."

New abstract landscape paintings inspired by...

Painting preview- To see ALL new work by Xenia Madison and CorkStop Studio artists, come to our show this weekend (details below)

Ok, so my new paintings debut to the public THIS Friday evening, May 9 2008 ...in our show,

'Pink Honda & Organic Abstractions' (located at CorkStop Studios, CA)!

My inspiration:

These abstract landscape paintings are inspired by my recent practice with focusing on and living IN the "present moment."

Reason- Unfortunately, I'm an anxious type, always worried about what happened, what COULD happen, what's sure to happen, and so on. It's exhausting! Life today seems frenzied and pressured- work , parenting, family, community, and business matters. Would you agree? Anyway, so I've been trying my luck at being in the here and now, rather than focused on what I can't control- the past nor the future.

By the way- One great resource for learning and practicing "present moment awareness" is to sign up for Oprah's web and book study. It's all based on the latest revealing book by Eckhart Tolle titled, A New Earth- Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. He's the author of the best-selling, The Power of Now. For Oprah's class, click here to read details.

Working with and birthing a painting series, while doing this "inner" work has been both insightful and humbling. Two art insiders have commented that this is my best series ever...hmmm? For the viewers- I hope you'll be able to gain something of value or enlightening to take back into your space, either mentally or emotionally.

Enjoy this preview. If you relate to the teachings I mentioned or to this post in any related way, please send me an email. Love to hear from you and what you're doing to stay in THIS moment.

Xenia- xeniamadison@gmail.com

Join us Friday night (may9) abstract art and wine by Firestone Vinyard Paso (CA)

Hi Friends,

Just a quick reminder and link to our Friday night (May 9) art and wine event at CorkStop Studios, (San Luis Obispo County) CA!

What to expect:

We have been furiously setting up the studio and I can't believe HOW inviting it all looks. You have to be there and bring your friends, colleagues, family, whomever. It will be a night of fun, culture, and relaxation. Our studio space is lofty and picturesque. You will not be disappointed.

The wine:
We've partnered too with the locally renowned Firestone Vineyard Paso, who will be there to pour for the evening.

The art:
There will be NEW contemporary artwork by resident artists Anne Stahl, Carol Paquet, & Xenia Madison. Plus we have Yale studio arts graduate, Julia Hickey and visiting L.A. artist Scott McMillin.

See you there...from 6 PM! Enjoy