For Immediate Release: August 29, 2005
2nd Annual ?Six Degrees Festival? Hits Downtown Los Angeles With 5-Adjoining Warehouses Totaling 54,000 Square Feet of Creative Space Hosting: Art, Music, Film and Fashion Saturday, September 17, 2005
(Los Angeles, CA) ? The 2nd Annual Six Degrees Festival is set to take place on Saturday, September 17, 2005, in downtown Los Angeles. Organized by a collective of top promoters and gallery owners from the downtown area, in conjunction with Selah Artistic Giving Center, the festival will run from 3:00pm ? 12midnight and admission is only for the entire day. The extravaganza will take place in a series of five adjoined warehouses totaling over 44,000 square feet split into individual ?zones? each housing their own mini-festival of art, music, film and fashion curated by respected talents from each field. An additional 10,000 square feet of street space will display painted vehicles and custom-made art cars by Burning Man affiliates. Enter the main entrance at 1329 East 6th Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90021 (between Alameda and Mateo). Parking directly across the street will be available for .00. Attendees must be 21 years old or older. For more information please visit www.sixdegreesfestival.com.
Festival organizers point out one of the most unique features of their festival is the fact that each artistic medium has its own unique space. Unlike many other multi-medium festivals, the different art forms do not need to compete for patron?s attention in the same area. Each emptied-warehouse will be readied with intimate fabric d?cor by Do-Lab (www.thedolab.com) who will create a surreal and stunning atmosphere for each area. Showcasing premier art, film, fashion, and musical talents of the downtown (and beyond) art scene, this event is a celebration of the young, emerging creative scene as industry professionals, artists, musicians, gallery owners, and people of similar interests come together for promotion, education, networking and entertainment. The art zone in Zone #2 is presented and curated by eight of the hottest galleries and art collectives in LA including Transport Gallery, Cannibal Flower, The Project, Walled City, Selah Artistic Giving Center, Create:Fixate, The Hive and 1269 Gallery.
Here are more details regarding the five indoor multi-warehouse zones and the one outdoor zone:
- Zone 1: Film
A 50 x 30 foot screen with high-powered projectors will showcase short films, documentaries, and video art from local and international independent artists. The day is split into three, 3-hour long blocks.
Block #1 3:00pm ? 6:00pm
Curated by Scott Beibin of The Lost Film Festival ~ www.lostfilmfest.com
Synopsis: Lost Film Fest is a laugh-riot event (heavy emphasis on both \"laugh\" and \"riot\") focusing on pranks against major corporations and government institutions. If you dig culture jamming, pie fights with cops, and riot footage, you\'ll love the punk rock urgency of the Lost Film Fest and its celebration of illegal art. You\'ve seen the America-centric Fahrenheit 911, now it\'s time to check out something that\'s more global in scope. Current touring lineup includes films by The Yes Men, TV Sheriff + Coldcut, Evolution Control Committee, and the St0len Collective.
Block #2 6:00pm ? 9:00pm
Curated by Andrew McCarty
Synopsis: This block will be dedicated to showcasing emerging local filmmakers. It will continue to address the issues of art, activism and awareness as seen from a local perspective. The block will offer an eclectic mix of documentary, music, and storytelling. Filmmakers from around the Los Angeles area including Theo Jemison, award winning director and activist Henry K. Priest, and others.
Block #3 9:00pm ? 12midnight
Curated by Diaky Diaz of The Artivist Film Festival ~ www.artivist.us
Synopsis: \"ARTIVIST\" is the 1st international activist film festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights, Children\'s Advocacy, Animal Rights and Environmental Preservation through film, visual arts and music. Their mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists - \"Artivists\" - while raising public awareness and funds for social global causes.
Zone 2: Art
Zone 2 will consist of a freshly built 400 linear foot gallery space, featuring eight of LA?s hottest art galleries displaying work by established and emerging artists. One exclusively chosen artist representing each gallery will perform in the live exhibition.
- Transport Gallery ~ www.transportgallery.com
Artists:
Edward Culver, Hugh Gran, Favianna Rodriguez, Buff Monster, RoSTARR, John Carr, Karen Fiorito, Mike Russek, Robbie Conal, Theo Jemison, David Haskel
Live painter: Koffie One
- Cannibal Flower ~ www.cannibalflower.com
Artists:
Myna Sonou, Vincent Calenzo, Shervin Iranshahr, Dennis Larkins, Nathan Spoor, Ekundayo, L. Croskey, Michele Waterman, Sylvia Ji, Jophen Stein, Isaac Pierro, Gabe Leonard, Thomas Han, Lesley Reppeteaux, Mear One, Joe Ledbetter, Aaron Jasinski
Live painter: Asylm
- The Project ~ www.elproyecto.com
Artists:
Tes One, Bask, Damion Silver, David Flores, The Love Bandits, Hippytree, Blaine Fontana
Live painter: TBA
- Walled City ~ www.walledcitygallery.com
Artists:
Edith Abeyta, John Gill, Nicholas Klemek, Katie Stubblefield and Jessica Yang
Live painter: TBA
- Selah ~ www.selahagc.org
Artists:
Abdullah Ashaeb, Duncan Simcoe, Patrick Haemmerlin, Lisa Salem, Launa Bacon
Live painter: Erik James
- Create:Fixate ~ www.createfixate.com
Artists:
Andre Freimann, Patricia Perman, Steven Janssen, Brandi Milne, Francis Poland, Neil Simon Poyuzina, Meghann McCrory, Marah Abel
Live painter: Jason Macaya
- The Hive ~ www.thehivegallery.com
Artists:
Lilly Piri, Jose Lopes, Renee Gontarski, Nate Seubert, Travis Morley, Treiops Treyfid, Nathan Cartwright, Catherine Brooks, Chris Lyles, Jason Hadley, Evan Apodaca, Harvey Scott Kaner
Live painter: Jeremy Szuder
- 1269 Gallery
Artists:
Travis Millard, Shepard Fairey, Sage Vaughn, Clint Peterson, Tobin Yelland, Chris Pastras, Jason Lee, Johnny Fenix, Mel Kadel, Kevin Willis, Keil Johnson
Live painter: TBA
Zone 3: Music ~ Downtempo & Experimental
Featuring a music stage with world-renowned producers. Including the artists listed below as well as two special performances by the Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque and others.
Musicians:
- Blockhead (NY/Ninja Tune)
- AmmonContact w/ Lil Sci and Dwight Trible (Ninja Tune)
- DJs Phoreyz & Willow ~ *special 2x4 set* LA vs. SD
- Caural (NY/Chocolate Industries)
- Take (Buttermilk Recordings)
- Kyoto Beat Orchestra (Sac)
- Kutmah (Sketchbook, Dublab)
- Tommy Ryan
Zone 4: Fashion Runway Show, Showroom & Sales Floor
Starting at 7:00pm, eight runway shows will take place every half hour. Throughout the festival shop in Zone 4 at sample sale prices and preview exclusive designer pieces from LA\'s slickest labels flying beneath the radar such as Rojas, Evil Genius, Modern Minx, Frecuencia Modulada, Draftsmen by Kofie One, Spectr, Outdoor Terrier and more.
Runway Show Designers:
- Evil Genius ~ www.evilgeniusdesign.com
- Frecuencia Modulada ~ www.frecuenciamodulada.tv
- John Q ~ www.anti-market.com
- Spectr ~ www.spectrbrand.com
- Super Lucky Cat ~ www.superluckycat.com
Fashion Vendors - A quick over-view:
- 4Legged Weapon: Fashionista dogs do exist.
- Barracuda: This Melrose Avenue store carries streetwear fashion, sneakers, toys and books. Carries: Boxfresh, Members Only, Modern Amusement, Nike & more. (7600 B Melrose Ave.)
- Bumble ?N Bee: One-of-a-kind, hand-sewn children\'s clothing. Fun creations of guitars, lions, keyboards & more.
- Clothing of the American Mind (COTAM): Clothing that elicits dialogue about political issues. A percentage of company profits is donated to various forward-thinking organizations. www.cotam.org
- Delusions Eyeware: Eyewear designs from a different perspective. Sterling silver frames with the highest quality UV lenses. Very Tim Burton. www.delusionseyeware.com
- Draftsmen: A screen-printed line by underground phenomenon Kofie One. His architectural-influenced and rugged designs are in high demand in Japan. www.keepdrafting.com
- Evil Genius: Evil + Genius = Loud & fun electric colors, skulls, rainbow foils, very \"downtown\" = Brilliance. www.evilgeniusdesign.com
- Frecuencia Modulada: Head designer, Wendy Romero, from Guadalajara also designs for Rojas. Her clothing is very feminine with a street edge. www.frecuenciamodulada.tv
- Kitten & Outdoor Terrier: Brought to LA by Agency M Zone. Kitten is punk-rock fresh from Australia and Outdoor Terrier styles bring a humor unlike any other. www.agencymzone.com
- Maneuver Life: This Japanese-born, graphic designer has a profound sense of street savvy and underground subculture, translated onto his men\'s & women\'s screen-printed line.
- Modern Minx: One of the hottest jewelry lines to enter the market last year. It has been featured in Fader and The Source. This eccentric and original line has collaborated with underground artists such as Freddi C, Retna and Plasticgod while maintaining its appeal to Hollywood A-listers. www.modernminx.com
- Pink Cookies: 100% fun. Airbrushed clothing inspired by hip-hop and the ?80s. Sexy!! Includes hot shorts and boy beaters. www.pinkcookies.com
- Sarah Perry: Jersey tops and dresses, fuchsia, gold, black, and silver. Beautiful gowns that are very fairy. Can be found at Show Pony in Echo Park.
- Shee & Eve: Mixing sailboats, shells and feathers, this jewelry line is unlike any other. Can be found at Diavolina on Robertson. www.sheeandeve.com
- Spectr: An artist born from LA\'s underground, communicating fierce beat-driven, goddess-energy emotion through silk-screened new & vintage clothing.
- Super Lucky Cat: This is the line that you throw into your ensemble to give it that eclectic, vintage feel. www.superluckycat.com
- Tsai-Fi: Cuddly characters that resemble kitties & mermaids. Upon seeing them for the first time, one usually sighs,\"Ahhhh.\" Tres cute. www.tsai-fi.com
- Zone 5: Music ~ Funk, Soul and Reggae
Large sound stage showcasing some of California?s finest bands.
Musicians:
- Breakestra (Ubiquity Records)
- J Boogies Dubtronic Science (OM Records, San Francisco)
- Rocky Dawuni & The Revelation Project
- DJ Dusk & Jeremy Sole?s Musaics (Los Angeles)
- more TBA...
- Outdoor Zone: Vendors, Concessions & Car Display
The outdoor zone will take place in a permitted street closure in front of the warehouses. Vendors hail from all across Los Angeles County, Orange County, Long Beach, Ventura and other surrounding areas selling crafts, clothes, accessories and food. Painted cars by local artists as well as custom-made art cars by Burning Man affiliates will be on display at this location. Food vendors will offer an eclectic menu of catered, affordable, grilled entrees and mouthwatering desserts. Alcohol will be served.
The organizers of the Six Degrees Festival, through its collective years of experience in downtown, have produced hundreds of events, drawn tens of thousands of art enthusiasts, and provided excellent and dependable services for this growing downtown group of urbanites. Last year, the Six Degrees Festival drew 3,000 people with only four gallery owners, curating and presenting. For 2005, eight galleries and art collectives collaborate to present an extended multiple medium event spanning five warehouses to bring a festival to Los Angeles unlike any other.
The Six Degrees Festival Collective will give a portion of profits to the Selah Artistic Giving Center (www.selahagc.org), a non-profit organization that supports the Los Angeles art community. Selah empowers individual artists and inspires, through charitable fundraising, their global vision. Selah provides a free space for artists to perform and display their work, a program to receive business counseling and technical assistance, and the opportunity to participate in multiple media fundraising events for both local and global charities. Six Degrees\' contributions will help Selah in their launch of a massive online community-based gallery.
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For more information please contact Lynn Hasty at Green Galactic at 323-466-5141 or lynn@greengalactic.com.
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