because i know...

that the spoken or read word can mean so much to an individual...seeking inner feelings of passion, pain and joy, etc. Contrary to this thought, artwork can provoke those same feelings, and I think that's why i love visual artists...such as Lichiban
There is so much to be said about this....
vivid expressions of color...creating an emotional reaction and curiosity more than what i've read today. But, that's today...i'm still reading and so should you. Just consider this colorful approach for a moment.
sheer talent. She's an AUTHENTIC artist :) proud to say that!
ease.

just because i like it rough...

I'm supporting this designer...
in 2009
;)
BOXING KITTEN



fly right?!?!
check it..she'll be everyone in no time!

ease.

UPDATES!

PEOPLE!!
hello :)

before i get started...simply open a new tab....thank you
and
type in...ahem, http://herauthentic.ning.com and JOIN THAT real quick!

great...so, now that you are a member of AUTHENTIC's new social/creative site..feel free to spread the word. We want this space to be used by all the fabulous female artists we work with, admire, want to work with, wish we knew, etc. etc. This is YOUR space and this includes artists of ALL mediums..so take advantage.

Also, March 13-14, 2009..can't stress that enough...we are soooo excited that everything has been working out (for the majority)..but we are confident and faithful enough that this event will happen. EXPOSE is what I'm referring to..and that has to do with Women of Color and AIDS. So, it's pretty important and necessary. oh! and we have some bomb guests, MC LYTE, NINA SKY, MICHAELA ANGELA DAVIS and perhaps Salt-N-Pepa...that is, if the budget is looking sexy. WHICH it will...we're hoping ;)

Also, we were commissioned to do another event at The Bubble House in University City, Philadelphia...we were asked to create a themed dinner. annnd! Afro-Cuban came to the mind of my partner..so, we're running with that ;)

so, be prepared to dance dance dance and eat/drink! This won't happen until January 17th though..so you have some time..but just to keep you abreast on everything...so there are NO excuses ha ha

well, i'm off...more news to come. :)

ease

q-tip, authentic and me!

@ The Troc, 10th and Arch....FREE to the first 200 peeps...yea. I think i'll be present for this....you?

Authentic: we just produced our last event for 2008...coming HAAARD!!! in 2009 trust me. We have some exciting things in the works...so right now, you can catch the ladies catching up on their lives...work and confirming Authentic's next move(s).

Mark your calendar for March 13/14, 2009. EXPOSE Women of Color and AIDS awareness weekend in Philadelphia...this will be the first event Philly has ever had targeted to young women of color....so definitely be prepared for something exciting!

me: I'm off to the gym....lol enough said.

ease.

VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!

because you have the freedom....whomever you choose...though i hope it's OBAMA...no reason to be coy at this point. Exercise your freedom and go vote...ease

DEMOCRACY!

This is the next AUTHENTIC event....all in the name of Democracy and November 4th, we are honoring our choice and freedom to vote for who we want to represent us in office..... ahem OBAMA!

Plus, Selina Carrera/Colombia recording artist will have her exclusive listening party....providing mix tapes for your pleasure.

It's going to be live! Plus...this entire event will be outside...drinks/food/music...come speak out for democracy and share your vision.

ease.

Saturday spent lyrically...

and by lyrically, i mean, i was at poetry spots alllll weekend. Got fed, to say the least. Saw some really dope poets and this musical duo out of London, Indigo Brown...who were amazing, had voices like angels and i was taken back honestly. check: Indigo Brown

so, this new found position of mine makes me think like an interviewer...constantly. hmmm, what would that piece sound like...what issue could they fit in?? When all i wanted to do was enjoy the poets lol needless to say. These are a few that stuck out to me.

Selina Carrera
Jha D
Denice Frohman

...though all the poets were great, their words made me think about MY life..and where I'm going, who I associate myself with, my work and passion...so, perhaps i spent my weekend deep in thought :)