Fifth Corner of The Earth: SANCTUARY

"Fifth Corner of the Earth: SANCTUARY"
oil landscape on canvas, by Ramon Trif
(www.ramonvtrif.blogspot.com)
* to be displayed at Heaven No More

(secretly released statement by Niles Willow published in The I.S.A.)

"... I was contacted by a Professor Ioan Librescu, head of what is know as The Illuminated Society. He took a profound interest in my Colossus sightings and renderings. He invited me to his home to speak to me about all that took place these past couple of weeks. He offered me some coffee, we exchanged words and then he had asked me to paint what I originally saw that historic night. He wanted to see the beast itself. I have to confess something here and now.. it is something that Professor Librescu encouraged me to do. I feel it is the right thing as well. The Four Corners series was rendered from multiple sightings of The Colossus throughout the far regions of this Earth. If you notice, though.. there is something missing in all my pieces.. The Colossus himself. It is obvious in spotting the marks this titan had left behind in all the land masses.. the footsteps, the trees pushed out of the way, molten lava disrupted, the ocean ripped apart.. yet, I did not paint The Colossus in these settings. The reason being was I didn't think the world was ready to see such a celestial being bestow itself upon this reality out of nowhere. It just seemed so sudden. Still... I feel it's my destiny ever since witnessing this divine giant to rightfully portray it just as I, myself saw it that night in New York City. Another thing is, The Four Corners paintings were sightings of The Colossus days before I had witnessed it, it appears. I come to the conclusion that St. Patrick's Church is in fact The Colossus' final destination in its journey for its friend. It graced its steeple with such care and relief.. it appeared as though it was a familiar sanctuary to it. I don't know.. all I know is, this is what I saw in all its glory and truth that night.. I hope to see it again.. it brings me a strange peace.. as if the world is safe when it's around.. Huh. How funny, this world..."

Entry 10: MICHAEL ROBAYO

-Michael Robayo, Entry 10
-Director, writer, editor, cinematographer. Born and raised in Bronx, NY. At an early age he was fascinated with cinema. It grew as an obsession while also finding interest in writing. He began writing short stories and in his teens would merge the two and began writing and shooting short films. He became even more interested in the technical side of film making, learning about cinematography and editing. a self taught film maker, Michael strives to tell realistic and fascinating stories while combining genres with both emotional and visual consistency. He also works as a freelance film editor and writer. He is currently in post production on a 20 min sci-fi thriller.

Entry 09: MELISSA VENTO

-Melissa Vento, Entry 09
-I began as a graphic design/fine artist. In high school I started a t-shirt and design company with 2 other graphic designers.We all then moved onto college. I went to the Miami International University of Art & Design also known as Ai Miami. At the university I studied Film and digital production. My concentration was Cinematography and lighting. I was also interested in black and white photography and made a few pinhole cameras. I decided Miami wasn't where it's at, so i packed up my things and moved to NYC. When I moved to New york that's when I started my SFX make-up career.
-Gallery premiere: "Food for Dandello" @ Niagara Bar, NYC
-Site: www.mbelle.carbonmade.com (a new site for make-up and art in construction)

Heaven No More Comic Chapter III, illustrated/ interpreted by ALEX MERCADO

Entry 08: IRWIN ROJAS

-Irwin Rojas, Entry 08
-Editor, Cinematographer to Heaven No More Film Adaptation
-Plays the role of "Journey", star to Heaven No More Film Adaptation
-Irwin Rojas is an aspiring young talent in the film genre of artistry. He is a visionary and fresh take on conceptual development and editing. A quality worker when it comes to his product, Irwin will not sacrifice an ounce of potentiality within a finished piece. He has worked on prior projects with Ramon Trif and Alex Mercado, curators to the gallery. Irwin will display his first gallery-exhibited short film at Heaven No More.
-Site: "genrefilms" @ youtube.com-- subscribe!
-Previous gallery videos: "Id" for Id Art Gallery, Spring 2010

Entry 07: GEMMA FLEMING

-Gemma Fleming, Entry 07
-Gemma Fleming was born in Naples, Italy. Shortly after graduating from Seattle Central Creative Academy in 2008 with a degree in Commercial Photography, she later relocated to New York. Her repertoire of work has grown to an extensive body of personal and commissioned conceptual portraits, editorials, and videos. Her pieces display an often dark and furtive style, an immersion in the uncertain but clarity in catharsis. Her work has been shown in numerous exhibits and publications, including shows in New York, Dublin, and Seattle and recent editorials in Rock-a-Rolla and Push It Magazine. Among these works her self-portrait pieces received noteworthy attention. The project alone serves not only as development of her technique, but as a chronological timeline of her life. With a background in illustration and music, she often utilizes these mediums as content for many of her works. She also collaborates with creative agency ADV Associates for more extensive commercial and personal projects ranging from video to 3D rendering. She currently lives in Brooklyn.
-Links:
www.gemmafleming.com
www.advassociates.net

Ramon Trif, Head Curator/ Creator/ Host

-Ramon Trif, Head Curator/ Creator/ Host, Entry 05
-It's surreal. I remember when I was a child and just knew that I wanted to be an artist. Here I am now not only an artist, but a curator to my own created venue! It is something that is indescribable and awe-inspiring beyond any recognition. I am blessed, humbled and motivated to keep going. It is in my desires to help those starting out to jump start their careers and pursue their dreams, no matter how big or crazy they are! That's what drove me, after all! I want to say a special thanks to Meesha Mitch, she was the first person to provide a gallery for me through her "Antagonist Art Movement" at Niagara Bar in NYC. She may not know this but I look up to her and am proud to say that I myself like her am now a curator. You inspired me to help others as well, Meesha! Thanks for everything! Good karma for you, forever in my gratitude! Thank you to Alex Mercado, my best friend and the one who always backed me up, pushed me forward and was there for me even amidst his own pursuits in life. You are a true and rare friend that I thank God for every day, man! Thank you to Casandra Maniotis for your interest in Heaven No More. I await to see your talents unfold in the next and finalizing chapters of Heaven No More! We are a team and a damn good one! A great one! Here's to eternal creativity and to Heaven No More! Thanks! God bless.