THE EYE OF THE STORM MISSION:
To provide fundraising and awareness for The Wounded Warrior Project through the exhibition and sale of historic fine art photographs taken by top enlisted combat photographers from the U.S. Military.
OPENING SATURDAY MAY 24, 2008, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
"Eye of the Storm: War through the Lens of American Combat Photographers" is a fine art charitable exhibition conceived and curated by Los Angeles area curator Dane Jensen with assistance by Micki Meng. Jensen, having a history of appropriating his expertise in the arts through philanthropic and cognizant-challenging exhibitions, Eye of the Storm was born out of very compassionate circumstances.
"Tens of thousands of men and women are returning from the war with serious physical and mental debilitations...I [realized] I could utilize my experience as a curator to pool the best talents and resources to orchestrate an exhibition that raises awareness, funding and support for those in need" (Jensen 2007).
The exhibition is looking to travel to several nation-wide locations in support of wounded servicemen and women who have served terms in Iraq and Afghanistan through The Wounded Warrior Project a 501(c)3 charity organization.
The non-partisan event will feature 35+ limited edition prints that show the multi-faceted nature of the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from nine of the most decorated professional military photographers in the United States. Eye of the Storm photographers include Army Staff Sgt. Russell Klika, Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall, Air Force Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Bailey, Air Force Staff Sgt. Cherie Thurlby, Air Force Tech Sgt. Jeremy Lock, Army Staff Sgt. Michael Pryor, Marine Corporal Samuel Corum, and Navy Petty Officer First Class Michael Watkins.
Jensen and Meng contacted each photographer personally and obtained detailed accounts of the images and was able to put together a powerful exhibition with the help of sponsors and volunteers who believed in the integrity of the show.
"The photographs I selected for this exhibition are aesthetically dynamic, as well as psychologically provocative, reflecting the multifaceted nature of war. The images provide a look at what servicemen and women are seeing everyday – a glimpse into a reality that is usually closed off to the American public" (Jensen 2007).
Recent winner of the high-esteemed Military Photographer of the Year award for 2007, Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall proclaims her support for the exhibition:
"I have ate, slept and fought with some of America's finest young men and women while serving in Iraq. It is important for me to show their story and I feel [this exhibition] allows me to do so. Given that I am in the military, I have the opportunity and ability to show a more intimate view of the every-day soldier" (Pearsall 2007).
The exhibition has its LA premiere opening on May 24, 2008 of Memorial Day weekend at the Reform Gallery, a leading design gallery located in the heart of Hollywood, from 6-9pm.
For more information about the exhibition, please feel free to contact the Exhibition Director, Micki Meng, by phone: 213.369.0646 or e-mail: mickimeng@yahoo.com. For acquisition information including pricing and waiting list please contact Curator Dane Jensen at danejensen1@yahoo.com
To provide fundraising and awareness for The Wounded Warrior Project through the exhibition and sale of historic fine art photographs taken by top enlisted combat photographers from the U.S. Military.
OPENING SATURDAY MAY 24, 2008, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
"Eye of the Storm: War through the Lens of American Combat Photographers" is a fine art charitable exhibition conceived and curated by Los Angeles area curator Dane Jensen with assistance by Micki Meng. Jensen, having a history of appropriating his expertise in the arts through philanthropic and cognizant-challenging exhibitions, Eye of the Storm was born out of very compassionate circumstances.
"Tens of thousands of men and women are returning from the war with serious physical and mental debilitations...I [realized] I could utilize my experience as a curator to pool the best talents and resources to orchestrate an exhibition that raises awareness, funding and support for those in need" (Jensen 2007).
The exhibition is looking to travel to several nation-wide locations in support of wounded servicemen and women who have served terms in Iraq and Afghanistan through The Wounded Warrior Project a 501(c)3 charity organization.
The non-partisan event will feature 35+ limited edition prints that show the multi-faceted nature of the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from nine of the most decorated professional military photographers in the United States. Eye of the Storm photographers include Army Staff Sgt. Russell Klika, Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall, Air Force Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Bailey, Air Force Staff Sgt. Cherie Thurlby, Air Force Tech Sgt. Jeremy Lock, Army Staff Sgt. Michael Pryor, Marine Corporal Samuel Corum, and Navy Petty Officer First Class Michael Watkins.
Jensen and Meng contacted each photographer personally and obtained detailed accounts of the images and was able to put together a powerful exhibition with the help of sponsors and volunteers who believed in the integrity of the show.
"The photographs I selected for this exhibition are aesthetically dynamic, as well as psychologically provocative, reflecting the multifaceted nature of war. The images provide a look at what servicemen and women are seeing everyday – a glimpse into a reality that is usually closed off to the American public" (Jensen 2007).
Recent winner of the high-esteemed Military Photographer of the Year award for 2007, Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall proclaims her support for the exhibition:
"I have ate, slept and fought with some of America's finest young men and women while serving in Iraq. It is important for me to show their story and I feel [this exhibition] allows me to do so. Given that I am in the military, I have the opportunity and ability to show a more intimate view of the every-day soldier" (Pearsall 2007).
The exhibition has its LA premiere opening on May 24, 2008 of Memorial Day weekend at the Reform Gallery, a leading design gallery located in the heart of Hollywood, from 6-9pm.
For more information about the exhibition, please feel free to contact the Exhibition Director, Micki Meng, by phone: 213.369.0646 or e-mail: mickimeng@yahoo.com. For acquisition information including pricing and waiting list please contact Curator Dane Jensen at danejensen1@yahoo.com
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