WWW.farcu.org presents Essence of Color November 6, 2010

FARCU is an acronym for Freedom, Art, Respect, Community and Unity. That’s essentially the goal of this unique forum, to house artwork in a communal sense, showcasing a broad range of unique and professional talents. Based in Kansas City at FARCU’s infant state we have had great success in Promoting and sharing with the community the talents that can go unsung. With two majorly successful events in Kansas City already, FARCU presents
RAW and FARCU presents SHUTTER, FARCU’s goal is to continue to expand into other neighboring communities in the U.S. and eventually the world, giving a window and a voice for artists everywhere.

www.farcu.org PRESENTS 'ESSENCE OF COLOR' on 11/6/10
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COME FOR THE ART AND STAY FOR THE BEST PARTY OF 2010.
Brought to you by...

GLOW/Shannon's Place/TAD/FARCU/Red Bull

a collaboration of artists who are bringing Kansas City together for a spectacular evening of ...

2 Runway Fashion Shows. Live Body Art, Live Figurative Drawing, Digital Art and Live Body Casting. Music Performances.DJ's. A laser light show will kick off the Black Light responsive art party!

FEATURED ARTISTS

TYRA GOODLEY, GALLERY THREE 3 THREE
An unconventional artist who contributes to Universal appeal, Tyra offers a
magnificent essence and appreciation of color. Though astute in watercolor and
other mediums, her current artistic pleasure translates through metal and acrylic.

HERSCHEL YELDER. GALLER THREE 3 THREE
Herschel's art has an uncanny ability to elevate the vibration of the viewer and
the area of its showcasing. His keen awareness translates into majestic,
thought-provoking masterpieces of art. His inspiration is simple: life,
knowledge, conversation, and people.

COURTNEY MELVIN. GALLERY THREE 3 THREE
Inspired by a brighter tomorrow and making a positive impact on our children, Courtney invests his talents in being an educator and mentor of the arts. His talents range masterfully from air-brushing, painting and the delight of caricature drawings.
BILL WILSON. DaVinci Body Art
In 2002 Bill Wilson studied under bronze sculpture, Kwan Wu. He did the George Brett bronze statue at Kaufman Stadium. Also the Phog Allen statue at Allen Fieldhouse. There I learned clay sculpture and mold making. Two years ago I started my interest in Life Casting, the art of mold making from the human body. Si......x months ago I opened my studio at 43rd and Main KC,Mo I hope to combine sculpting with Life Casting. Always experimenting with new molding and casting methods.

TAD, The Art Department.org
www.theartdepartment.org (TAD) is the leading online college of art with majors in entertainment design, entertainment 3d, illustration, and Fine Art Drawing and Painting. With three ways to study, online, in person, or a hybrid of both, TAD offers the most comprehensive and flexible art training available for students who are looking for a real art career.
CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS

Rad's FX Lighting and Lasers
Metaphor Media Videography
Photographer Gene Starr
Todd Barnhart - Ink Magazine
Sander Cha - NightlifeKC
Bob Compton Photography
Sodagraphics Action Photography
Photographer Mike Strange
Photographer Ken Plahn

MUSIC PERFORMANCES

Jazz Musician, Otis Hayes Jr. – “When I perform I want the audience to be touched by and reminded of the things that bring them happiness. This is how music elevates the spirit.”
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Jazz Musician. Brian Lambert - unique sound, which has been described as ‘smooth and smoky’, is largely a product of his overall perspective that music is in everything. “Singing has a lot to do with phrasing. I listen, draw on what’s already in me, and pull music from everywhere, even the way someone speaks.”
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Violoinist, Madison DeCamp – Madison DeCamp is a Kansas City-based violinist with a versatile repertoire ranging from rock to jazz to classical. Currently, Ms. DeCamp is a member of the New England Youth Ensemble and performs with them regularly in Carnegie Hall. She also tours internationally with the NEYE year round and has performed in national concert halls in South America, Iceland, and various countries throughout Europe. She has performed with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra during the Midwest portion of their 2009 – 2010 tour and the Windborne Symphony at the Midland Theater
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Z-Sonic – His sound is a unique blend of broken beats, glitch and techno infused with jazz, soul, world music and grit. Musical Philosophy — It is an infinite inner-dimensional journey through time, space, and thought. On the dance-floor is where you will find yourself.
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Dj Johnny Scott – this night you are in for a treat of old school vinyl mixing behind the turntables with some old school house records that don’t get broken out often…so come check this kid get down and make your shoes melt off on the dance floor.
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SphereX – One of the finest electronic music producers to have come up in KC. SphereX will be performing his newest masterpieces for your listening pleasure.
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Israel Scott- Dubstep/Drum & Bass/Electro/Industrial
Having A Unique Style Of Music That Is Always Forward Moving And Dance Floor Friendly. His Style Is A Wide Range Of Music. He Has Been Producing Music For 3 Years And Is A Up And Coming Force To Reckon With.

DESIGNERS

DejohneaBianca Thorpe
Her concept of mixing and matching pieces to produce unique ensembles for dress casual wear with universal appeal is the driving force behind her creations.
Bill Barnes
Bill’s avant-garde use of lively colors and stark patterns for business attire, define him as a men’s fashion maverick with an interest in assembling original and eye-catching men’s attire.
Asiah Butler, Jazzy Fashion
Asiah Butler is a fledgling artist whose style merges youthful exuberance and timeless elegance.Over the years, she has honed her craft and looks to revive the graceful and conservative era of fashion.
Michelle Williams
Her use of color and prints intentionally flouts the traditional clothing of today and signifies a sense of style that has been described as ‘refreshingly vibrant, savvy and unconventional’.
Dempsey Wilson, Bangol Man
Dempsey adds depth and uniqueness to his jewelry collection by merging audacious design with the concept of healing metals and alloys.Each of Dempsey’s pieces is a rare adornment, as no two items are identical.
Jamilah Knight
Jamilah Knight. Rich colors, origami tessellations, new sophistication, intricate folds and forms, attention to detail, sharp contrast of geometric shapes and the organic nature of the female form; a woman's journey from brunch with friends in the city to a glamorous night on the town attending the theatre, a museum opening or a movie premiere.

Omar Sama’ey

New York designer Omar Simae'y has a lengthy resume that reveals his longstanding contributions to the world of high fashion. “My work is not simplistic. It’s like abstract art – very non-traditional. I incorporate all types of elements and materials in my designs and draw from all of my experiences for each piece. Right now, my concept is very retrospective – my current designs reflect those from my past, only like me, they are updated and refined.”

Yu Yu Shiratori

Through experimentation and hands on execution, Yu Yu Shiratori creates non seasonal, whimsical and feminine clothing reflecting her environment. Collections in the past have described era specific lifestyles through a selective color story. This year a collection describing natural disasters will be presented.

Erica Sword, Ascension threads

Ascension Threads will be creating three characters from the *A.T. Traveling Sideshow for you enjoyment and bewilderment!

Zacree Cobos, Ribz

My name is Zacree Cobos, I'm from Mansfield, Texas. I was tired of the played out clothes and wanted kids to not only have a good graphic shirt, but to look different. The look is a mix of color, cartoons, graffiti, and everything around me.

Brianna Allston
Brianna operates according to a free-flowing design method that deliberately contrasts the overly-intellectual approach. Consequently, the final product is much like her character – free-spirited and spontaneous, adding an interest and depth that sets her apart from fellow artisans.
Inner Hipppie by Miss Marie
A colorful blend of elctric colors. Traditional Tyedyes for men and women.

GLOW
GLOW is a group of local artists, models, and performers united by thecommon goal of bringing new and exciting events to the Kansas City arts community. Colaborations in visual art, music, dance, and body art combine with black light to create a unique and mesmirizing interactive audio visual experience.

BEHIND THE SCENES
Shannon's Place - Shannon Layton
Gretchen Blanford
Preston Parsons of Pinkie Coutoure
Jen Cooper of Cosmoartistry 103
Makeup Maggie Taylor
Aisling Conner of VisionzzMakeup
Ang Olge of Ang FX

MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT http://farcu.org/essence-of-color