The photographer and performance artist Tom Leather visited Ibiza at the invitation of editor Jürgen Bushe. Together, they embarked on an art project under the working title Ibiza – Isla Blanca. Both had been shocked by the tsunami and the nuclear disaster at Fukushima and shared a sense that the fates of Ibiza and Japan are intertwined. Because at the same time that white is the colour of mourning in Japan, it is also the symbolic colour of the island of Ibiza. Japan and Ibiza are both islands. And if you believe the prophecies of Nostradamus, then Ibiza will be the last refuge of humanity from a nuclear armageddon.
A highlight of this art performance was staged in the studio of prominent Spanish painter Antonio Villanueva. This is where the first works in this series were given artistic form, both photographically and on canvas.
The project was subsequently continued at numerous iconic locations around the Island, and its progress was captured in a video documentary.
During the 14-day collaboration, the outcome and contours of the project were clarified the final title crystallised:
The project was subsequently continued at numerous iconic locations around the Island, and its progress was captured in a video documentary.
During the 14-day collaboration, the outcome and contours of the project were clarified the final title crystallised:
The initiators and contributors to this project wish to express their sympathy with the people of Japan. The photographs and the paintings by Antonio Villanueva will go on display from 18th July to 23rd August in an exhibition at the Blue Marlin Ibiza.
The works themselves will be auctioned at the charity evening* on 23rd July.
The works themselves will be auctioned at the charity evening* on 23rd July.
With all proceeds going to benefit the victims of the Fukushima disaster – however small a small gesture this may be. During the opening, we also plan to show the video documentary. The initiators wish to thank everyone who made this project possible – sponsors, models, supporting companies and designers.
More activities are planned. BE PART OF IT!
*More info regarding the charity event coming soon here
More activities are planned. BE PART OF IT!
*More info regarding the charity event coming soon here
VIDEO making of the WHITE ISLAND PROJECT
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