MEDIA ADVISORY / ONSITE COVERAGE REQUEST: TUE, APRIL 21 – 1PM

WHAT:
Official Unveiling of “Fancy Animal Carnival” Public Art
19 Sculptures by Taiwanese Artist Hung Yi in front of San Francisco City Hall

WHEN:
1pm, Tuesday, April 21

WHERE:
Civic Center Plaza in front of City Hall.
# 1 Dr. Carlteon Goodlett Place (near McAllister)

WHO:
Speakers:
San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee
Ou Hsien Cheng (歐賢政), Director of Taipai’s InSian Gallery
Artist Hung Yi

Hashtag: #hungyisf

Media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc / (415) 693-0583 / news@davidperry.com

DETAILS: One of Taiwan’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, Hung Yi (洪易), brings his large scale whimsical sculptures to San Francisco in a temporary art installation entitled “Fancy Animal Carnival” at San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza from April 17 to May 2, 2015. Curator and project manager for the San Francisco installation is Cathy Hsu (許芳瑜). The exhibit of 19 large-scale, vividly colored animals, is free and open to the public, spread across the Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza on the eastern front of San Francisco City Hall. The exhibition is timed to take place during the Second Annual LPGA Swinging Skirts Golf Tournament in San Francisco April 20 – 26.

“We are thrilled to host this exceptional artwork exhibit in the heart of our City where it can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike,” said San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee. “Meaningful cultural exchanges of artwork from around the world keep San Francisco at the cutting edge of innovation and artistic expression, and we are proud to be the temporary home of the Fancy Animal Carnival.”

Born in 1970, Taichung, Taiwan, Hung Yi was once an owner of nine restaurants. However, at the age of 30, he decided to live his life fully as an artist following attention for his work during the “Stock 20 in Taichung Railway Station” exhibit in 2002. Since then, his work continues to be inspired by his surroundings and life experiences. Typical of a Hung Yi creation are bright primary colors and bold, lively constructions. Hung Yi has also gained notoriety for the paradoxical dichotomy of his work that employs traditional motifs juxtaposed with hints of the spectacle of modern visual culture. Hung Yi is renowned for his unique steel sculptures adorned with playful and vibrant hues, His sculptures are anthropomorphized interpretations of fauna based on the conventional semiotics of good luck and fortune.

Founded in 1987, InSian Gallery has pursued a mission of promoting Taiwanese art by quietly cultivating both the Taiwanese art and business worlds. The gallery disseminates works to create and encourage sustainable developments in the arts.

Coordination and support for the exhibition has been provided by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, the San Francisco Arts Commission and the San Francisco Department of Recreation & Parks. [widgetkit id=19]

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Acclaimed Taiwanese Artist Hung Yi Presents Free Public Art “Fancy Animal Carnival”

19 Large Scale Whimsical Sculptures at San Francisco Civic Center for Three Weeks
April 16 – May 2

Media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc / (415) 693-0583 / news@davidperry.com

Social Media hashtag: #hungyisf

15 April 2015 – San Francisco. One of Taiwan’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, Hung Yi (洪易), brings his large scale whimsical sculptures to San Francisco in a temporary art installation entitled “Fancy Animal Carnival” at San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza from April 16 to May 2, 2015. Curator and project manager for the San Francisco installation is Cathy Hsu (許芳瑜). The exhibit of 19 large-scale, vividly colored animals, is free and open to the public, spread across the Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza on the eastern front of San Francisco City Hall. The exhibition is timed to take place during the Second Annual LPGA Swinging Skirts Golf Tournament in San Francisco April 20 – 26.

“We are thrilled to host this exceptional artwork exhibit in the heart of our City where it can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike,” said San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee. “Meaningful cultural exchanges of artwork from around the world keep San Francisco at the cutting edge of innovation and artistic expression, and we are proud to be the temporary home of the Fancy Animal Carnival.”

“These playfully contorted animals are imbued with Taiwanese cultural elements,” said Ou Hsien Cheng (歐賢政), Director of Taipai’s InSian Gallery, producer of the exhibit here in San Francisco and also a major sponsor of the Swinging Skirts tournament. “Hung Yi’s sculpture is enthusiastic and bold, and replete with the dynamism of Taiwanese culture. As innovation continues in the Taiwanese art world, Hung’s stunning creations are worthy of applause and continue to highlight classical elegance.”
 “San Francisco is renowned for its public art,” says San Francisco Arts Commission Director of Cultural Affairs Tom DeCaigny. “In recent years, our Civic Center has become the stage for some of the most ambitious temporary art installations the city has ever seen by some of the world’s most celebrated artists. These installations excite locals and visitors alike and help bring economic activity to the area. We are grateful to Hung Yi and InSian Gallery for choosing San Francisco.”

“San Francisco Recreation and Parks welcomes public art in our parks as it often brings an intellectually stimulating atmosphere to our open space,” said Phil Ginsburg, SF Rec and Park General Manager. “Mr. Hung Yi’s work definitely enhances the cultural diversity of our beautiful City.”

Born in 1970, Taichung, Taiwan, Hung Yi was once an owner of nine restaurants. However, at the age of 30, he decided to live his life fully as an artist following attention for his work during the “Stock 20 in Taichung Railway Station” exhibit in 2002. Since then, his work continues to be inspired by his surroundings and life experiences. Typical of a Hung Yi creation are bright primary colors and bold, lively constructions. Hung Yi has also gained notoriety for the paradoxical dichotomy of his work that employs traditional motifs juxtaposed with hints of the spectacle of modern visual culture.

Hung Yi’s major exhibitions include: “Deity. Tiger. Dog” Solo Exhibition, InSian Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan (2009); “Thriving Dragons of Art” Solo Exhibition, InSian Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan (2011); “Animal Party” Solo Exhibition, Taipei Expo Park, Curated by InSian Gallery, Executed by InSian Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan (2013); “Happy Animal Party” Solo Exhibition, The Hakone Open-Air Museum, Executed by InSian Gallery, Tokyo, Japan (2013); “Taoyuan Land Arts Festival”, Taoyuan Aerotropolis, Executed by InSian Gallery, Taoyuan, Taiwan (2014); “Hung Yi Landscape Exhibition”, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center, Executed by InSian Gallery, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (2014); “Hung Yi’s Art Sculpture” Solo Exhibition” Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store, Executed by InSian Gallery, Taiwan (2015)

“Hung Yi is renowned for his unique steel sculptures adorned with playful and vibrant hues, ” Ou continues. “His sculptures are anthropomorphized interpretations of fauna based on the conventional semiotics of good luck and fortune. ”

Founded in 1987, InSian Gallery has pursued a mission of promoting Taiwanese art by quietly cultivating both the Taiwanese art and business worlds. The gallery disseminates works to create and encourage sustainable developments in the arts.

Coordination and support for the exhibition has been provided by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, the San Francisco Arts Commission and the San Francisco Department of Recreation & Parks. [widgetkit id=19]

Ten Percent – TV Listing. April 2015

Ten Percent — LGBT-TV for Northern California

Mondays – Fridays, 11:30am & 10:30pm and Saturdays & Sundays at 10:30pm on Comcast Hometown Network Channel 104 in Northern California.

www.comcasthometown.com

Episode # 266
Monday — Friday, March 30 – April 3, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, April 4 – 5, 10:30pm

David Perry talks to international travel and hospitality expert David Kliman about this year’s LGBT tourism trends. David Perry speaks with Marin-based journalist and author Barbara Tannenbaum about her new novel, The Uncrowned Queen of Magnetic Springs.

Episode # 267
Monday — Friday, April 6 – 10, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, April 11 – 12, 10:30pm

Karen Wickre, editorial director for Twitter and co-founder of the Digital Queers in the 1990s chats with David Perry. Longtime activist and community volunteer Joanie Juster discusses her life and times with David Perry.

Episode # 268
Monday — Friday, April 13 – 17, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, April 18 – 19, 10:30pm

David Perry gets the lowdown on San Francisco’s current economic boom from Ken Cleaveland of San Francisco’s BOMA: Building Owners & Managers Association. Kate Kendell, Executive Director of the Center for Lesbian Rights weighs in on Indiana, the Supreme Court and all things upcoming for the LGBT political scene.

Episode # 269
Monday — Friday, April 20 – 24, 11:30 am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, April 25 -26, 10:30pm

Google’s Rebecca Prozan discusses the Internet giant’s commitment to diversity and the LGBT world while Kike Arnel talks about his new book documenting Mexico’s transgender community.

Episode # 270
Monday — Friday, April 27 – May 1, 11:30 am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, May 2 – 3, 10:30pm

David Perry interviews Christine Pelosi about her book, Campaign Bootcamp, her famous mother and challenges ahead for the LGBT movement. Eric Jansen celebrates the 10th anniversary of his radio show, Out In the Bay, by chatting it up with David Perry

Ten Percent is also available 24/7 through the “On Demand” Feature through your Comcast Cable Network. Choose “Get Local” and “Comcast Hometown” to access Ten Percent. Past shows may also be viewed online at www.comcasthometown.com.

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About 10 Percent

Comcast Hometown Network (CHN), Comcast’s regional cable network covering Northern and Central California, continues its commitment to quality original programming with Ten Percent, a weekly interview series that focuses on lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender (LGBT) issues. The half-hour show, created and hosted by long-time San Francisco media professional David Perry, airs on Channel 104, Mondays – Thursdays at 11:30am & 8pm and is available to all Comcast digital cable customers throughout Northern and Central California. Each episode will then be available online at www.comcasthometown.com as well as on Comcast’s popular ON DEMAND platform, which is free to Comcast digital customers. To view Ten Percent ON DEMAND, Comcast Digital Cable customers can tune to Channel 1 on their Digital Cable lineup or press the ON DEMAND button on their remote control, then click on the “Get Local” section, then click on “Comcast Hometown.”

“I jokingly call the show ‘Charlie Rose for the LGBT world,” said David Perry, Producer/Host of Ten Percent. “We may be only ten percent of the general population, in round numbers, but our issues are one hundred percent front-and-center in today’s world. Whether it’s the fight for marriage equality or debates about gay clergy or the right to serve openly in uniform, our issues are reflective of the world at large.”

“David has a well-known and unique voice that bridges many communities,” said Jason Holmes, Executive Producer at Comcast Hometown Network. “David’s talents and the launch of Ten Percent further enhance Comcast’s commitment to our communities and Comcast Hometown Network’s compelling, community-based regional programming,”

WINE & DINE for a CAUSE at SKYWALKER RANCH

Private Skywalker Vineyards wine-paired fund-raising dinner at Skywalker Ranch, Big Rock -Catered by the Michelin-rated chefs of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

Benefitting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Friday, March 20, 2015, 6pm

skywalkervineyards.com

www.fairmont.com/sonoma

MEDIA ALERT

Michelle Heston
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa (707) 939.2477 / michelle.heston@fairmont.com

David Perry David Perry & Associates
(415) 693.0583 / david.perry@skywalkerranch.com

SONOMA, CA – February 17, 2015 – The Michelin-rated chefs of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa and winemaker Scott McLeod of Skywalker Vineyards will host an exclusive VIP fund- raising dinner at Skywalker Ranch, Friday, March 20, 2015. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Million Dollar Mission. Limited seating, tickets available via EventBrite.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to raise money and awareness for this most worthy cause.” says Tom Johnson, Director of Retail, Hospitality and Special Events at Skywalker Ranch and Vineyards. “Our guests and fellow philanthropists will be in for a magical evening ……….Chef Tison’s cuisine, Skywalker premium wines set against the backdrop of the beautiful Big Rock dining room. It will be a very special night.”

Celebrated Skywalker Vineyards winemaker Scott McLeod, formerly serving as Wine Director at Coppola, will be on-hand at the inaugural fund-raising event. “It is one of the great pleasures of my professional career to make wine from grapes from the county where I was raised. Twenty years ago, no one would have believed that grapes would thrive in the wind and fog of West Marin. But they do, and in twenty years, Marin will be known as one of the world’s great sites for the Pinot and Chardonnay. It’s very exciting -both wines will be poured at the event for LLS on Friday, March 20, 2015.”

Chef Bruno Tison’s Santé dining room at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn has earned a national reputation for outstanding food. Literally meaning “to your health,” the restaurant is a celebration of innovative California cuisine and good taste. Guests enjoy a seasonal menu, in a warm and casual yet stylish setting. Designed to exude the California wine country experience the inspired menu showcases the region’s abundant local products and world-famous wines. Executive Chef Bruno Tison and Chef de Cuisine Andrew Cain remain committed to sourcing ingredients locally and organically.

The Million Dollar Mission Campaign is an unprecedented partnership between the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA). This extraordinary effort will collectively raise funds to support vital research for a cure and to provide financial, educational and social services for individuals affected by blood cancer during a fundraising campaign beginning February 1, 2015. The campaign goal is to raise $1,000,000.

Hoteliers across the state of California will raise funds by hosting a wide variety of fundraising activities engaging their guests and staff with one goal in mind of providing financial, educational and social services for individuals affected by blood cancer.

Marin Magazine will serve as the media sponsor for the Wine & Dine for a Cause dinner at Skywalker Ranch.

Tickets available via EventBrite $250.00 per person

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