Project Mission Statement:
Create a mural utilizing volunteerism and creativity to bring the community together and create a source of pride and beauty at West Gilgo. Change the underpass area from its current state (wasted space, eye sore, drain on the community) to a source of culture, creativity, & community involvement.

Design statement:
As you enter the tunnel and walk down the right side youll notice the LEFT WALL which is side one of the mural and intended to be viewed first. Winter is breaking and birds are beginning to reappear on the trees. As the scene progresses spring comes into full view with fish swimming towards the ocean.
As they approach summertime they gather in celebration. Swimming fish become tribal in nature flattening out on the wall and becoming grafitti like in
design. As side one ends the fish begin to morph back and swim upward high into the water getting smaller as they approach the sky. By the time they
reach side two theyre swimming low again amidst a coral reef. THE RIGHT wall shows fall emerging into an abstract configuration of mermaid like
forms that meet head to head with the birds fleeing the impending winter heading towards warmer and greener pastures. As fall turns into winter and the
experience of the seasons comes to a close your met with an archway of twisted trees on the ceiling and a lone bird pointing your way back home.

Participating artists:
Peter Bragino
John Bragino
Kevin Corcoran
Lisa Distefano
Christine Kane
Jeff Slack
Jennifer Quinn
Sonia Vera-Leon

If your viewing this in a web browser please shut the sound off in the slideshow window above this post before watching this video. You can toggle the "Sound" button on the left side of the slideshow window to off by clicking on the word Sound….

Here's a piece of the sketch that I did for the suit…

Here's some pics of the live product complete with space guitar and chest mounted reconnaissance light….

Back in June, myself and fellow artist Kevin Corcoran decided to move into Brooklyn in search of greater exposure to the art world of New York City…..We were looking for a loft space to do some light rennovation…What we didn't realize at the time was that the project we were embarking on would be anything but light and that 6 months of building, design, and cooperative creation would yield such an amazing entity. We've created a loft, a studio, and a Gallery in one of the hottest markets of NY. We're proud to announce the Grand Opening of…………

"THECEEFLAT"
From looking at the picture below you'd be hard pressed to imagine what the space has become. On Saturday, December 13th from 8pm-12pm you're invited to come view it for yourself. Join us for our Grand Opening art show and celebrate what 2 artists can create in 6 months flat.

988 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

> Date: Saturday December 13th, 2008
> Time: 8pm-12pm
> Donation: $5 suggested donation at the door (100% of all door donations will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of
Metro New York, 10% of the net proceeds from sales will benefit UNA/HELP in their effort to provide education in Haiti.)
> Free Beer, Wine, hors d'oeuvres (Provided by The Habitat, www.thehabitatbrooklyn.com)
> Entertainment: Live Jazz Trio
> Visit: www.theceeflat.com to download the full press release package including invite and directions.

Finsihed Mural…..

In Progress shots………..

Here's the comp I painted in photoshop of my idea for this wall mural.

Here's a picture of the completed mural by Kevin Corcoran and I.

Below is the image that Daisy Dudley made using my digital camera on a 30 second exposure and drawing with a pen light. *Note that she had to stand behind where these letter were written and write them backwards. I'd say she nailed it…….

If you want to see the pics from the day and a time lapse sequence of the this wall mural you can find it here > Gilgo Beach Mural Project

You can now view 16 of my images in New York City at Pre:Post Restaurant, a great place to eat in the heart of the Chelsea Gallery District. Pre:Post is located on West 27th Street between 10th and 11th avenue. The food at Pre:Post is First Class and the interior is amazing. They have log cabin style booths and a sunk down back Cabana area all done with a super chic modern flair. The restaurant was designed by Stephane Dupoux who's resume includes Buddah Bar, Quo, Opium, and Cielo in NYC. You can view full sized images of the entire painting installation by visiting the About Section.