the nesting project
a group installation
Jivamukti Cafe at the Jivamukti Yoga School
841 Broadway, 2nd floor
December 2009, deadline extended January 15 2010
Inspired by the teachings of David Life and Sharon Gannon, we come together as a community to enrich the creative culture by yoking it with the force of spiritual activism to make a difference in the lives of others.
Artists explore this concept by creating nests similar to the way birds gather objects to build a home. The nests will be on silent auction until January 14, 2010 to raise funds to build actual homes for those animals and humans displaced.
All proceeds will go to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY in Sri Lanka, to aid families without homes still from the Tsunami in 2004, and those living in relief camps in the wake of the Sri Lankan civil war and the NY Audubon, a grassroots community interested in the preservation of wild birds and their habitats in the five boroughs of Manhattan.
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The lovenest is the inspiration for the concept of THE NESTING PROJECT. This project is my ode to David and Sharon, and the teachings of Jivamukti Yoga School. It’s a convergence of community, creativity, and activism. It’s a great magic trick to motivate people to be inspired and to be active and activate!
The ingredients are: using creativity to actualize a concept, by embarking on the journey of creating, not only will the individual be transformed as they discover their nest, but also, the concept will manifest in the group, and together we direct energy to build actual nests, or homes, for those who need them. It’s a beautiful shamanic ritual of transformation that happens for the individual and in turn, inspires the group, and ripples out to make a difference in the lives of others.
materials: love poems, found lovebirds, antique paintings of krishna, radha, lucky cardinal bird, and asian style ink brush painting, prema
May the owner of this nest find the delicious nectar of prema overflow always from within. Yoga is the divine union enacted by the love play of these two gods poetic discourse.
Much in the way birds find materials to make nests, all materials are recycled, found objects, who’s original intention has been re-invented to build a homes for wild birds and for people.
All proceeds raised from this project go towards Habitat for Humanity in Sri Lanka and the NYC Audubon to preserve the homes of wild birds in the five boroughs.
May The Nesting Project be a place where all of our birds can come to nest.
with love, avalove
starting bid $250 Joanne Malino first bid
with special thanks to the Jivamukti Yoga School, Carlos, Ayinde, Alice, Mark Nilson for devoting such creative energy to creating the enchanted forest, Andrea Klein, Liz Morina, Gary Lupton for photographing each and every nest, Eva, Meghan for writing an excellent press release, all of the amazing artists who created such fabulous work and have supported the nesting project, and all of you who are bidding on the fabulous art, and of course, Dechen Thurman.
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Heather Frampton
The Gathering of Virtues Nest
Faith is our nest and the love we have of all our friends and family are our feathers to line our nests and keep them snuggly, toasty and warm
Starting bid $50
“Breast Nest, a celebration of life”
A nest to connect cancer to the healing power of yoga which includes over $500 worth of gift certificates/items!
In 2004, Dara was involved in a conversation about young women with breast cancer. That transitioned from donating a ”Record Pop Top” to an art auction to an event planning dream come true!
Dara planned, executed and succeeded in envisioning Geralyn Lucas’ event “Courage Night” by creating a party for Geralyn and Dara’s idol of 20+ years, the fashion designer and breast cancer survivor, Betsey Johnson. Over 200 people attended the Courage Night party at Betsey Johnson’s Flagship SOHO store, including Betsey herself.
Since then, Dara has used her art as a way to educate young women about breast cancer. Although no longer making Record Pop Tops, the conversation is still one she continues to have as is the case of “Breast Nest, A Celebration of Life”. Loading with “Wellness Goodies” inside her nest, the intention is to raise awareness. A tribute to my life coach and Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, Jo Sawalha’s (“Hook”) friend May, Breast Nest, a Celebration of Life “is about the courage and celebration of May’s survivorship.
Dara currently lives in Hoboken, NJ, spends her time looking for “The One”, works as a Claims Manager at Global Coverage and trains as a life coach with The HANDEL GROUP.”
This beautiful diorama nest recreates a mini-world, a little window in time with a special little being in the act of building a home.
Artist Unknown
Starting bid $100
ava wants to bid on this!
the enchanted forest
yes, the enchanted trees are up for auction that were built by Mark Nilson, a new york artist.
Mark Nilsen, 40,
from Time Out NY
Where do you live? Hell’s Kitchen
What do you do? I make paintings of sewer covers - they’re like rubbings, with paint. I’ve gotten sewer covers from all over - Mexico, Europe and throughout the U.S., though I focus on New York.
What are you reading right now? A new translation of Notes from the Underground, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
What’s the last song you downloaded? “Kuzanga,” a mbira song - that’s the traditional music of Zimbabwe.
What’s the next movie you want to see? Fahrenheit 9/11
How much would you pay for a haircut? I cut my own hair.
What’s your favorite bar? Siberia
Where was the last good meal you ate? I made angel-hair pasta with organic avocado and olive oil.
What do you remember about Ronald Reagan? I remember the day he was shot - I was riding home from high school with all my buddies. When we heard that the assailant used a .22, we thought that if he had used a heavier weapon, Reagan would have died right then.
How would you describe your personal style? Hot and sweaty
starting bid: you name it! trees can go altogether or separately
SPECIAL THANKS TO MARK FOR CREATING SUCH AMAZING WORK FOR THE NESTING PROJECT TO LIVE!
Emma Gray’s nest was created in moment of realization that my former home (and nest) in NYC, is also a place that carries some sadness due to the events of 9/11. What can be more nest like than millions of people crammed on top of each other in thousands of high rise apts? The twin towers were the ultimate nests, so high, that they often swayed and dissappeared into the clouds. My collage is an attempt to heal that memory and bring a little hope. Bear in mind I created on the heels of a Yankees victory and the Jay Z and Alicia Keys anthem, titled “Empire State of mind”!!!
Emma Gray is an artist and curator from Los Angeles.
Starting bid $50
Sacred Gem Nest
This nest has a hidden treasure of several quartz stones strung together that symbolizes the brilliance of it’s occupants. Hand knit.
Elsa Mehary is a student of yoga and life. She exists in this incarnation as a shaman, photographer, artist, traveler and lover. She was born in the mountains of old world ethiopia and raised in the urban landscapes of America. With this duality comes the sensitivity to all those who have left a homeland and discovered, adopted or forced to identify a new one. We are always searching for ways back home.
starting bid: $75
“Beads for Peace” necklace
Beads of Peace is a project where many people/artists participate in creating an object that contain 2 beads with a shape of a dove. Dove is a symbol of Peace and between 2 they communicate to make Peace. This project is a fundraiser to support organizations that work for Peace in the Middle East and else where.
Maya Bloom
Starting Bid $50
murray bloom pen and ink drawing
murray bloom pen and ink drawing of woman in the garden
starting bid $40
on the wall entering the jivamukti cafe on the right side
Penny Panoupolis
Photographs of birds and dogs on the wall entering Jivamukti Cafe on the right side.
Starting bid $30
Integration Nest, Elsa Mehary
This nest is more like a summer cottage with lots of air and space to circulate through it’s corridors. Composed of wire, feathers, gold detailing, ribbon, and a few branches. It is a perch for something or someone special.
Elsa Mehary is a student of yoga and life. She exists in this incarnation as a shaman, photographer, artist, traveler and lover. She was born in the mountains of old world ethiopia and raised in the urban landscapes of America. With this duality comes the sensitivity to all those who have left a homeland and discovered, adopted or forced to identify a new one. We are always searching for ways back home.
Starting Bid $55
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