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Update #8: "Softly Spoken" at Together Gallery

Posted on August 28, 2009

On Monday August 24th Together Gallery hosted a one night only art show by Seth Neefus. It was a wonderful evening thanks to so many great friends, the night was really something to remember.
Meyercord and Misty Marie Seminara enchanted everyone by playing music throughout the evening, it was absolutly beautiful.

Also, Seth Neefus released a new zine called Softly Spoken.

Thank you all so much!

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Update #7: NEW PRINT BY MARK WARREN JACQUES!

Posted on August 19, 2009

Hello Friends,
We only have 11 days left to meet our goal for funding Free Life Center!
We appreciate your support and interest so much and can't wait to share the final project with you.

To show our appreciation for your support, in addition to our regular pledge incentives, we have a new original silk screen by Mark Warren Jacques available for a pledge of $20, that will be available until August 31st or we run out!

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Update #6: "Color of Nature" print by Seth Neefus

Posted on August 12, 2009

Greetings Friends,

Seth Neefus would love for you to own his print, 'The Color of Nature.' This print will be available as a pledge incentive for supporting our project this week. For only a $10 donation through Kickstarter you can help us succeed and enjoy this print! This limited edition print offer will end August 17th. So snag one while you can!

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Update #5: Another Night of Freedom

Posted on August 12, 2009

We were so very proud to present "Another Evening of Freedom" which included magical music performances by Breath Owl Breath (All the way from Michigan), Black Heart Moon, Shoeshine Blue, and Run on Sentance. Wow what an amazing night of music. Also Mark Warren did several wall paintings and a series of new screen prints, and Seth did a sweet site specific yarn installation behind the performace area. Many many many thank you's to Kat and Perry from Black Heart Moon, not only for orgnaizing, and hosting the event, but for pulling some long nights of screen printing with Mark. Oh and to all the old and new friends that came out to enjoy the free life - thank you.

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Update #4: Freedom on the Oregon Coast

Posted on August 12, 2009

Went camping on the beach with Seth and buddies. Took this photo. Wrote a poem. Poem goes like this.

-Camping on the Oregon Coast.

In a blue to pink to orange to yellow color,
darkeness slow danced the sun to sleep,
Air breathes our wood into fire,
smoke & glow keep us close, keeps us warm, cooks our dinner,
Later - I stare at the moon staring at the ocean,
He takes all evening but sees her from every angle,
He reflects in her endless wave song,
She sings me beautifully to rest,
then sings to my dreaming ears.

life is good -xo mwj.

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Update #3: Another Night of Freedom Screen Print

Posted on August 6, 2009

SPECIAL PLEDGE OFFER! .............................................................................................
Thanks to everyone who took advantage of this special pledge incentive. Mark Warren Jacques was offering a limited edition 3 color hand-pulled silk screened print. If you are still interested in getting your hands on one you can email us at: info@freelifecenter.com

Thank you and stay free.

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      Crystal Jo Holt on August 7, 2009

      I love you bub and I am here to support you all the way! I am so very proud of you! It is an honor to see you do what you love and show that to the world. Big hugs and kisses...Sis.

Update #2: An Evening of Freedom

Posted on July 28, 2009

To celebrate the launch of the Free Life Center we had Black Heart Moon and Ivy Ross come and play at Together Gallery here in portland, oregon. The event brought out so many great old friends and new ones, it was a good time shared by all. There will be more shows and gatherings to come.

Many thanks to everyone!

Stay Free.

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Update #1: Juxtapoz Supports the Free Life

Posted on July 28, 2009

They did a sweet little write up on Seth Neefus. Click here to check it out.

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 31, 2009.

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'Process Zine' signed by artists, showcasing artwork, photography, beginning stages of building/developing project, artists’ insight and inspiration in creating and conceptualizing Free Life Center. Previous incentive included.

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Sweet little doodle by the artists. Plus previous incentives.

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Mixtape (on cassette tape) of original tracks featured in installation. Tape will be hand numbered, signed and doodled upon by the artists before arriving in your mailbox. Plus previous incentives.

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Limited edition screen printed collaborative print signed/numbered by the artists. Plus previous incentives.

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Exhibition Catalogue - Exhibition catalogue featuring artwork, installation documentation, and general genuine insights into the free life. Plus previous incentives.

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Generous donor will receive an “Art Instrument” created by Seth and Mark. Artistically hand-crafted stringed instruments and percussion. They are hand made and/or painted and integrated into the recordings and installation. You can play it and you can display it. Plus previous incentives.

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We will install Free Life Center anywhere your heart desires. We will also perform in the Free Life Center at what would surely be a magical event. Seth and I will also personally discuss our views on the world at large, art, the meaning of life, and the benefits of the free life. Plus, all the other goods.

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Mark Warren Jacques
Born 1984. Columbus, Ohio
Lives, and works in Portland. Oregon

Mark Warren Jacques studied art at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, OH. He is a member of the Together Gallery collective in Portland’s Alberta Arts District and has exhibited works and installations in San Francisco, New York, L.A., Portland, Boston, and in Canada.

"Mark Warren Jacques lives within a web of art makers, musicians, skateboarders, and backyard revolutionaries. This close-knit community thrives on representing a sort of whimsy that harnesses the energy of idealism and is rooted in earthy spirituality. Lest you conclude that he lives in a world of naïvete, Jacques will surprise you with his gusto to love, question, and commit himself to the realities of hard work, ambition, and responsibility to his community."
-Leslie Miller. Fontanelle Gallery

Seth Neefus.
Born 1980. Hudson, New York
Lives, and works in Portland. Oregon

Seth has been painting, drawing, creating and building his whole life, Over the past five years he has shown works extensivley in his home city of Portland, Oregon, as well as in California and New York and has built many installations to bring the world of his artwork to life. He is a member of the Together Gallery collective in Portland’s Alberta Arts District.

"If it wasn't for my family, art and music I would be lost, I have not fully found my path, but I do have a good idea of the things that make life worth living for myself. I look at the the simple ways of life with so much respect, i look to nature for inspiration, I love being creative and alive."
-Seth Neefus

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