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Update #4: Commemorative Plaque complete
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Update #3: James student worshop assistant for Artist Exchange
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Update #2: Hiroko and James recent Collaboration
Dear Backers,
Here is an update of Hiroko To and James Gayles' recent collaboration. Two weeks ago, Hiroko visited Oakland to catch up on business here in the bay area. One of her recent business ventures was a first draft collaboration project of a commemorative plaque that will be installed in Fukuoka, Japan as part of Oakland-Fukuoka's 50th anniversary.
This commemorative plaque, will be celebrated this May 2012 during Fukuoka's famous Hakata Dontaku festival. Congradulations to these two artists. We will post more video and image updates soon.
Thank you,
Eric Murphy, Hiroko To, James Gayles, Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association
Update #1: Project Update - Fukuoka IA visit to James in Oakland
Dear Backers,
We would like to thank you for your support and believing in our project. We have many updates to provide you including the collaborative artwork by Hiroko and James in progress, which we have a first draft of. In the meantime we would like to introduce you to Fukuoka International Affairs visitors, Ms. Mariko, Mr. Suzuki, & Ms. Satome who was kind enough to visit Oakland and the Bay Area to discuss plans for the Artist Exchange and the 50th Anniversary.
Part of this discussion is in regards to James and Hiroko collaborating on another project, which will be a combined image on a ceramic plate that will be installed in the Fukuoka's garden's which is a mirror to Oakland's Lake Merritt Gardens which will be part of the 50th commemoration during their famous Dontaku Festival.
More updates on the project, introduction to James' traveling assistant, Penny and more soon.
Thank you,
Eric Murphy, James Gayles, Hiroko To, the Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association
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Betty Kano on February 2
Thanks for the update, sounds like things are really moving along!
Could you identify the people in the photo so we can associate faces, too, please?
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Eric Murphy on February 3
Thank you Betty. Starting from the far left is myself, Eric Murphy (Project Manager), Ms. Shichijo Mariko (International Affairs Coordinator), Mr. Suzuki Kousuke (IA Manager), James Gayles (the Oakland Artist), and Ms. Mitarai Satomi (IA Assistant Manager)
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Your name will be added to our list of online acknowlegments which includes the Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association. www.oakland-fukuoka.org
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You will receive an 11 x 17 poster of James and Hiroko's collaborative artwork and your name will be added to our online traveling exhibition brochure and to our list of online acknowlegments which includes the Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association. Please add $3 to your pledge for postage in the U.S. For international shipping please contact us for accurate postage rate. www.oakland-fukuoka.org
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You will become an Individual Member of the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association. Also you will receive an 11 x 17 poster of James and Hiroko's collaborative artwork and your name will be added to our online traveling exhibition brochure and to our list of online acknowlegments which includes the OFSCA. Please add $3 to your pledge for postage in the U.S. For international shipping please contact us for accurate postage rate. www.oakland-fukuoka.org
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You will become an Family Member of the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association. Also you will receive an 16 x 20 poster of James and Hiroko's collaborative artwork and your name will be added to our printed traveling exhibition brochure and to our list of online acknowlegments which includes the OFSCA. Please add $5 to your pledge for postage in the U.S. For international shipping please contact us for accurate postage rate. www.oakland-fukuoka.org
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You will become an Business Member of the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association. You will also recieve an 8" x 12" limited edition of 50 signed print of James and Hiroko's collaborative artwork valued at $200 and your name will be added to our printed traveling exhibition brochure and to our list of online acknowlegments which includes the OFSCA. Please add $10 to your pledge for postage in the U.S. For international shipping please contact us for accurate postage rate.www.oakland-fukuoka.org
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You will become an Corporate Member of the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association. You will also recieve an 11" x 14" limited edition of 50 signed print of James and Hiroko's collaborative artwork valued at $300 and your name will be added to our printed traveling exhibition brochure and to our list of online acknowlegments which includes the OFSCA. Shipping included in the US. For international shipping please contact us for details. www.oakland-fukuoka.org
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Eric Murphy is a bay area photographer, curator, artist representative and art collector. His photographic career began in 2002, capturing Oakland's urban landscapes. In 1999, Eric was introduced into the field of art through volunteer work with galleries and nonprofit art organizations. Two years later while studying art and photography in Oakland, he began his curatorial practice early on with galleries, Alameda County and Oakland property management facilities.
Eric is currently photographing and curating exhibitions internationally with an upcoming traveling exhibit in Fukuoka, Japan and Oakland, California in celebration of the two sister cities’ 50th anniversary in the summer of 2012.
