Kickstarter

Receive a lucky bean with a good luck message. + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. Lucky Bean Trees are widely used in traditional African culture and many people believe they have both medicinal and magical properties. They are regarded as sacred trees and tribal chiefs will wash in water in which the bark has been soaked as they believe that this will ensure the respect of their people. They are also planted on the graves of tribal chiefs to bring them luck in their spirit life. The flowering of the trees has been, and still is, a good signal to people that it is time to plant their crops. Carry this bean with you for some African luck! View it at:http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com

Receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project.

Receive 1 of 4 color prints by photographer and writer Glenna Gordon. From her series Harper, Southeast Liberia. These are color prints. Dimensions are 8x10 inches. View them at: http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. If you would like 1 of the 4 specifically, just send us a message. Glenna Gordon is an American photographer and journalist, splitting her time between New York and Africa. She focuses on features and news stories for media outlets and NGOs while pursuing personal documentary projects.

Receive a personal thank you sent on a 4"x6" print postcard featuring Harper youth in the process of mural painting. + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project.

Receive an original artwork by Brooklyn based contemporary artist Nathan Gwynne. Titled Drum Circle for One, it's essentially a record with etchings. 12" single, 45 rpm, Black vinyl with gold metallic ink stamp on black labels and etching on side two, Edition of 100. View it at:http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. Nathan Gwynne completed his MFA at Hunter College, and studied at the Universität der Künste, Berlin, Germany. He received his BA from Stanford University, CA.

Receive an original work of art by California contemporary artist Patrick Dintino. Titled Kings and Queens of Leisure, is an 8"x10", junk mail collage on found photo with frame. View it at:http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. PATRICK DINTINO holds three degrees in fine and industrial arts: after earning a BA degree in Industrial Arts from San Diego State University in 1988, he completed both a BFA degree (1999) and an MFA degree (2001) in painting from the California College of Arts and Crafts.

Receive an original work of art by California contemporary artist Patrick Dintino. Titled Wish You Were Here, 8"x10", junk mail collage on found photo with frame. View it at:http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. PATRICK DINTINO holds three degrees in fine and industrial arts: after earning a BA degree in Industrial Arts from San Diego State University in 1988, he completed both a BFA degree (1999) and an MFA degree (2001) in painting from the California College of Arts and Crafts.

Receive an original artwork by New York based artist Janelle Kilmer. This is a drawing and collage piece done on wood panel. View it at:http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project.

Receive an original artwork by New York based artist Janelle Kilmer. Titled Old Man Chemset and Bridge, 12"x12", these are Drawing and collage pieces done on wood panel. View them at: http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. If you would like 1 of the 2 specifically, just send us a message.

Receive an original photographic work by Austrian artist Martin Roth. Untitled, and framed, it is a still from his installation work with animals and is a 10.25" x 13.75", Color Print. View it at: http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project.

Receive a photograph from New York based photographer Philip Montgomery. Titled Harlem Wedding, this is from his ongoing project Masjid, 16"x20, It is a Silver Gelatin Print. This is work is part of an ongoing project documenting the lives of the diverse immigrant Muslim communities throughout the greater New York City. View it at:http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. Philip is a graduate of the Photojournalism and Documentary Program at the International Center of Photography and is a recipient of the 2009-2010 ICP Directors Scholarship. He currently works for the Wall Street Journal.

Receive a personalized drawing from one of the children working with the project. + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project.

Receive a poster sized image (11"x17") of a photograph taking during the project + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project.

Receive an Elisa Jimenez dress fashioned during the Visions of Hope Benefit in December 2010. It's an Eyelet stretch full length black dress. size 2-4. Her couture price points range from $500-3500 in value. View it at:http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. An Independent designer and artist, Elisa Jimenez was a contestant on Project Runway, has been at the forefront of the slow design movement since she was first discovered by Vogue's Scoop in 1996. Her work has developed almost a cult following over the years and some of her well known clients include Marisa Tomeii,Cindy Sherman, Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Courtney Love, and Pink.

Receive this piece of sculpture by Joy Mancini. View it at:http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. The piece was created through a collaborative stone carving session at the Visions of Hope benefit in December 2011. The stone was donated by the Compeat Sculptor Inc. It is a semi-transparent eye. When a coloured light is shone through the back, the center of the stone will take on the color of the light. Because it is delicate, this pledge is only for NY residents we will hand deliver too! Mancini was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey and was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree from The Parsons School of Design in 2006. Her most prominent mentor and influence was the late Louise Bourgeois, whom she met and shares the same birth date.

Receive an original artwork by contemporary New York based artist Don Porcella. Titled the Stoner Kit, there are 3 pieces called: Weed, Pipes, & Light. The works are 12"x5"x3", and constructed of pipe cleaners and handmade packaging, This set goes together as one piece. View it at: http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. Don Porcella is an artist living and working in New York City who utilizes humble materials in innovative ways to craft a unique and humorous commentary on the human condition. Don Porcella’s art has been reviewed in the New York Times, NY ARTS, Chelsea Now, San Francisco Magazine and the Village Voice.

Receive a work of photography by Barbara Saric, a Brooklyn based photographer from Croatia. Titled Charles, the work is a 30x30in color print framed and matted. View it at: http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. Saric is a graduate of the Documentary Photography and Photojournalism program at ICP in New York. Her work has been part of a group exhibitions and has been published in various Croatian news publications.

Receive an original photographic work by photographer Ying Ang. Titled Playa, this is a digital C print, dimensions 26x26inches, beautifully hardbacked matted print. View it at:http://visionsofhopeliberia2011.blogspot.com/ + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project. Based between Melbourne, Singapore and New York, Ying Ang is a photographer of social anthropology and contemporary developments.

Recieve Elisa Jimenez' design services of an outfit custom fashioned for the client from beginning to completion. The couture price points range from $500-3500 in value. The client will be given a consultation and can participate in selecting fabric, contributing ideas and will receive custom fittings with Ms. Jimenez if located in New York City where she currently lives and works. If the client lives elsewhere, communications for the design stages can be done long distance. An Independent designer and artist, Elisa Jimenez was a contestant on Project Runway, has been at the forefront of the slow design movement since she was first discovered by Vogue's Scoop in 1996. Her work has developed almost a cult following over the years and some of her well known clients include Marisa Tomeii,Cindy Sherman, Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Courtney Love, and Pink. Jimenez's work and dialogue have appeared in the pages and on the covers of such publications as THE WARHOL ECONOMY, PAPER MAG 25 YRS, ID Mag, Dutch Elle, Vogue, Black Book, Paper Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, People, Newsweek, Nylon, Playboy, and The New York Times. Her handiwork has been seen in films such as, "Requiem for A Dream", "High School Musical:3", "The Killing Room", and most recently Matt Collins's beautiful and haunting indie-feature film, "All that Glitters".

Your name will be put on one of the four murals to commemorate the donation! A set of 10 postcards (4"x6') of photographs taken during the project + receive a thank you on the project blog and exclusive updates on the project.