The venue will bring to light hidden talent and artwork outside of the mainstream focus of Miami’s art scene while bringing art to neighborhoods it is not currently prominent in. Killing and Salting, the non-profit’s premiere exhibit, will feature seven local Cuban-American artists’ work that visually captures the day-to-day, bi-cultural experiences unique to Miami.

Accent Alternative Art Space is the agency’s passion project. Accentmarketing’s team is comprised of creative and talented individuals who have developed their passion for art within the community in areas such as painting, graphic design, creative writing and music.  For that reason, the project resonated strongly with the agency as its company culture is centered on freethinking ingenuity.

WHEN Thursday June 10^th 7-10 PM

WHERE 4814 SW 75^th Avenue Miami, Florida 33155

CONTACT Cristina Ramos

Accentmarketing

cramos@accentmarketing.com

(305) 537-2236

Welcome to Malice in Wonderland!

This show will take you on a marvelous adventure into the unknown. Ray Azcuy, Lu Coxhead, Luis Diaz and Yamel Molerio will surprise you with an array of artwork exploring familiar settings with a twist of malice. The artworks will explore the tragic and inevitable loss of childhood innocence, life as a meaningless puzzle, and death as a constant and underlying menace. All of the pieces have a dream-like quality while dealing with diverse personal issues. The curious viewers may find themselves looking at confusing themes that they could simply regard as nonsense or approach the work and explore at a deeper level to discover meaning beneath the layer of paint.

June 12th, 2010. (Second Saturday)

At the Buena Vista Building in the Miami Design District

Artworks by Yamel Molerio, Luis Diaz, Lu Coxhead & Ray Azcuy

Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39th Street
Miami, FL 33127

Maria Celeste Arraras

On Friday, May 28, 2010, Telemundo’s veteran reporter, Maria Celeste Arraras celebrated 8 years of her show, “Al Rojo Vivo.” Al Rojo Vivo is a Spanish language news program on the American television network Telemundo. It is shown daily from 5 to 6 P.M. EST. Anchors are Maria Celeste Arraras and Candela Ferro.

Guests were chatting around the Eden Roc’s chic lobby while having hors d’oeuvres of Beef Wellington, Quesadillas coupled with Red and White sumptuous wines. Channel 4’s Jose Diaz-Balart was there as was Judge Ana Maria Polo , Ana Margarita Martinez and Dr. Jhonny Salomon.

Ana Margarita Martinez and Cecilia Paz

Cecilia Paz and Ernesto Leston

On Thursday, September 24, 09, Segafredo Brickell held a gathering for those who enjoy the trendy and glam, large-format glossy mag, Venue. It was a relaxed evening of food and fun as guests mingled in the intimate, yet casual restaurant complete with outdoor seating.

Joining long-time Miami noted business owners like Wedding dress designer, Gabriella Arango and Invitations by Leston owner, Ernesto Leston, was great fun as they have been staples in the Wedding Industry.  Italian-born Gabriella, has dressed Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Dayanara Torres and locals like WSVN 7’s, Belkys Nerey. She has also been in the bridal industry creating gowns for 20 years. Her store is on Miracle Mile in the heart of Coral Gables.

Ernesto Leston owns Invitations by Leston, which is a full-service, high-end invitations store with unique designs for the discerning bride-to-be. He is one of a few artists around who practice the art of Calligraphy and will hand-craft lettering for invitations. Leston attended FIT (The Fashion Institute of Technology) and even had Donna Karan as a fellow classmate. Early in his career he worked as a Fashion Illustrator.

Ana Margarita Martinez,  from Work of Genius Fox Reality show about Fine Artists was also among the group of charming guests along with social butterfly, Ibis Noda.

For Gabriella Arango please visit: www.gabriellaarango.com and for Invitations and Calligraphy, please visit: www.invitationsbyleston.com.

Chuck Dolgos, Motorcycle, Laminated Wood, $12,000

On Friday, September 11, 2009, the Kendall faculty of Miami Dade College exhibited artworks at the Bakehouse Art Complex (BAC) in the Wynwood area of Downtown Miami. It was a collaborative exchange between the Bakehouse and Miami Dade’s Kendall campus gallery. The Bakehouse artists later showed their works at the Kendall campus titled, “Recently Acquired,” on Thursday, September 17, 2009.

 In getting ready for the show, everyone collaborated to hang the show, invite folks and provide food with refreshments. Both shows went on flawlessly and showed fresh, inventive and laborious works by both the faculty and Bakehouse resident artists.

Yomarie Silva

To contact any of the artists shown, please call the Miami Dade College Arts & Philosophy department at 305-237-2040 or visit http://www.mdc.edu/kendall/artandphilosophy/

 To visit studios and contact any of the Bakehouse artists, please go to http://www.bacfl.org/

Former posting:

As one of 50 guests at the enchanting Guardian Angels luncheon held at Saks Fifth Avenue on Thursday, Sept 10, 2009, benefiting Holtz Children’s Hospital, I was mesmerized along with other attendees at the presence of Kilian Hennessy. A serious, yet powerfully articulate young man whose passion is The Art of Perfume. He is the grandson of the founder of Hennessy Cognac, an established luxury brand.

Kilian, although soft-spoken, was immersed in his artful explanation as to why he is so serious about his fragrances. The Frenchman synthesized his concepts of love and passion mixed with century-old ways of creating scents that are long-lasting and unisex. Quite sexy indeed is the packaging of the line. With eight tantalizing perfumes, the black glossy finish on the flasks and small barrels for refills offer an array of allure that will be hard to resist by anyone who recognizes quality and the name, Hennessy.

Kilian has worked for the most respected names in the perfume business like Alberto Morillas, Jacques Cavallier, Thierry Wasseur and Calice Becker. He has worked at such perfume houses as Dior, McQueen and Armani.

Further telling us about what truly inspires him, Kilian shared with us that going to the Baccarat Museum in Paris is a must-see for those that wish to partake in the same experience of the history for the glass which houses his fragrances. The museum has glass pieces designed by product and designer of interiors, Phillipe Starck entitled “Darkside”. Kilian added that the scents contain Vanilla, which is said to be an aphrodisiac.

While at the luncheon we tried from The Temptations Series-”Liasons Dangereuses (typical me),” which is light and airy and then the musky, “Straight to Heaven (white cristal),”  from The Artificial Paradises Series. I really love the first which is incredible! Only some stores will carry his line, so it is very exclusive. He will be creating his final two fragrances in the next two to three years. These have taken five years to create. This is true devotion to finesse!

To find out more about Kilian, please visit: www.bykilian.com

Carlos Miele, the fashion designer with Ready-To-Wear fashion from Brazil had his models spiral and mingle throughout the onlookers. Simple and functional, the designs are basic and understated, yet eye-catching. The expansive showroom showcased artsy furniture that had a somewhat retro, Frank Lloyd Wright feel to it, while seemingly trying to be inventive and fit into 2009 fashion trends. Glitter, glam and sleek are all the rage right now in contrast to bold and edgy which are both back with a vengeance since the 80’s hit the glossy mags at the beginning of the summer.

I loved walking into every new, little environment and actually envisioning myself in that space at my own home. Their clever use of accessories and intimate spaces of interior without many physical walls, made me feel as if I was at home. Mesh textiles of woven chains acted as partitions to distinguish certain environments throughout the spaces of elevated hardwood floors. Some displays were further compartmentalized with the use of hair rugs which seemed to come from animals, like pony, although they may be faux in nature.  This is clever interior design. I definitely had a different experience, rather than the usual found in popular chain furniture stores. Among the Lychee-flavored Martinis, I could see and hear that people were really pleased with the designs and look of the furniture.

 Por Fin Restaurant and Lounge was there providing the hors d’oeuvres which the guests were raving about complete with skewers stacked with Manchego cheese, guava and draped with a sliver of duck. Por Fin’s specialty is Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine with hints of Italian and French influence. www.porfinrestaurant.com, See Elizabeth Martinez and be sure you let her know you linked through Miamiartblog.

Joey Mugica was also there wearing black, however, that did not prevent him from still being the Color Queen and posing his courtly subjects to partake in his photo stills.

Pamela Canellas organized the multi-sensory event complete with Brazilian lounge music and silver and purple masked female performers caressing the furniture and thrilling viewers. www.hotjament.com

Friend and respected photo-journalist, Roy Llera was there documenting the whole experience which was truly enjoyable and chic! Artefacto is found throughout Brazil, Mexico, the Caribbean and will be expanding to Africa, Europe and the Middle East in the next couple of years as they establish their brand. www.artefacto.com

Joey Mugica and Cecilia Paz

On Thursday, August 27, 2009, Miss Elaine Lancaster a.k.a. James Davis, had her/his 36th birthday celebration at Score nightclub on Lincoln Road in the heart of Miami’s South Beach. By the time I saw her, Elaine wore skin tight black satin pants and long sleeve blouse coupled with her ivory and black Chanel cuffs and one of her gifts that evening, a $5,000 Ralph Lauren belt. Her over-the-knee boots made a “stop the traffic” statement as she pranced around in her pearls and silver jewelry. She was runway ready! Elaine, with her mile-high platinum blonde hair is definitely noticed at any party, but that night was her night.

Guests were treated to a mini Art show featuring artists like Aaron Powell, Joey Mugica, Samantha Perez, Haviart, Howard Austin Feld, Israel Da Costa and myself, Cecilia Paz. As the giant disco ball hung over the dance floor, the blonde bombshell spun tunes from her favorite records up from above on the second floor along with DJ Pride.  Score was transformed into a fushia pink draped wonderland as the facade led you into the very femme party. Joey Mugica, a.k.a. The Color Queen, photographed guests in front of Score as they would stand before a beautifully adorned flowered hollowed-out frame.. It was a loving tribute from Elaine’s acquaintances to her dear friends like Merle and Danny Weiss, James Cubby, Lesley Abravanel Andersonn, Adrienne Arsht, Nick D’Annunzio and Roy and Lea Black.

 Another new couple on the Miami scene was Fabian and Martina Basabe who own Da Vittorio Restaurant in Coral Gables.  Frank Navarro (promoter at Fashionably Wednesdays at the Gansevoort Hotel South) was there, as well as, Ricky Salazar and Body Paint artist, Grace Fuster.

Adora was there commanding major attention with her wildly orange hair and stunning lucite stilletos, as well as Sasha and other very eccentric personalities each with their personal stylistic wardrobes. This was definitely not a shy bunch!

Even I wore a dress with my face painted on it to get the word out that I am a portrait painter and I also paint on denim clothing. I was honored to collaborate with the experienced photographer, Howard Austin Feld by using his photo of Elaine to create a similar replica in Oil paint. It was one of my best paintings to date. The diva’s amazing ethereal eyes and pouty lips make her an icon of everything that is beautiful about being female. Elaine is an expert at being Elaine. She takes her role seriously which makes her fun-loving and entertaining for any event. She is a staple for many charity events hosting some of them herself and fashion shows as well with her friend, Richie Rich.

One of the most refreshing things about Elaine is her sense of being grounded and genuine. Even if you have just met her, she has a very “real” quality about her which makes her instantly lovable.

Cake by Ana Paz Cakes, 305-471-5850

My mother, famed Miami cake designer to the stars and I designed her cake, “Hotel Lancaster”, complete with lights and little Elaine to greet her guests as they took in the facade of the building. There were even little fireworks as background. We were thrilled to be part of an event where we were able to come together in love and to celebrate life and art. I hope events like these keep coming.

To watch The Miami Herald’s Video about the colorful bash click here:http://www.miamiherald.com/video/index.html?media_id=5987390

Elaine, we love you!!!