India Hicks to Host Digital Graffiti
Style Icon India Hicks to Host World's 1st Outdoor Projection Art Festival
Alys Beach, Florida - (March 18, 2009) - The resort town of Alys Beach and "Studio b." announced that India Hicks will host the second annual "Digital Graffiti" festival on Saturday, June 6th. Digital Graffiti is the world's first outdoor projection art festival, with artists using the latest technologies to project original works onto the town's iconic white walls.
A well-known author, TV host and fashion model for Ralph Lauren, Gap, and J. Crew, among many others, India Hicks is the daughter of legendary interior designer David Hicks, who was hailed by The New York Times as "the most famous decorator of his day." India is Prince Charles' second cousin, and is in line to succeed to the British throne. In 1981, she served as bridesmaid to Diana, Princess of Wales. India is an author of numerous style books, is a hotel owner and is the creator of an all-natural body-and-home-fragrance line (www.indiahicks-islandliving.com). India recently hosted the second season of the Bravo TV series Top Design, an interior design competition.
"India is not only revered worldwide for her unique sense of style, but also for her warm and genuine personality," said Colleen Duffley of Studio b in Alys Beach. "I truly can't think of a more perfect person to host this year's Digital Graffiti festival."
Digital Graffiti explores how design, technology and architecture can intertwine to create entirely new art forms. For one night, Alys Beach opens its courtyards and cobblestone paths to innovative companies and ground-breaking artists who fuse these three elements to literally transform an entire town into a living work of art. Sometimes referred to as "Photon Bombing," "Guerilla Projection" or "Urban Projection," underground artists around the globe have been using the latest design, animation and projection technologies to cast dynamic images onto skyscrapers and other urban structures as a means of artistic expression. But Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is the first outdoor festival specifically organized to celebrate and showcase these unique talents.
"Alys Beach is welcoming painters with open arms and white walls," wrote USA Today of the inaugural 2008 event. "But with projectors and laptops rather than spray cans."
The 2008 festival attracted digital artists, filmmakers, musicians, interactive designers, photographers, VJs, producers, celebrities, agency executives and fans of art, technology and architecture. Over $6,500 in prizes were awarded to artists, with digital submissions being received from as far away as Israel, Austria, Canada, Germany, London, India, France, Italy and China. The 2008 "Best of Show" prize ($2,500) was awarded to Robert Seidel of Jena, Germany for his digital work entitled "Futures."
This year's deadline for all digital art submissions is April 30th. For specific submission rules and guidelines, or for more information about Digital Graffiti, please visit www.digitalgraffiti.com.
ABOUT ALYS BEACH
One of the most beautiful new towns in the world, Alys Beach is located on Scenic Highway 30A in Florida's panhandle, along what The New York Times said "may be the best beach in the continental U.S." The resort town's extraordinary architectural vision drew inspirations from both Bermuda and the family courtyard homes of Antigua, Guatemala. When complete, Alys Beach will be home to 900 villas and courtyard homes, as well as restaurants, parks, shops and other resort amenities. Alys Beach is the first Fortified? community in the world, and all homes are built to Florida's Green Home Designation Standard. For home sales or vacation rental information, please call 866-481-8387 or visit www.alysbeach.com.
ABOUT STUDIO b
Studio b is a creative venue that brings together the best of the best and the up and coming in the fields of photography, art, design, literature, food and wine. With seminars, classes and inspirational lectures by talented pros from around the world, it is Studio b's commitment to offer a state-of-the-art learning environment designed to educate, inspire and cultivate an artistic community along the beautiful Emerald Coast. Studio b is based in Alys Beach, Florida. For more information about Studio b, please visit www.studiobthebeach.com.
Style Icon India Hicks to Host World's 1st Outdoor Projection Art Festival
Alys Beach, Florida - (March 18, 2009) - The resort town of Alys Beach and "Studio b." announced that India Hicks will host the second annual "Digital Graffiti" festival on Saturday, June 6th. Digital Graffiti is the world's first outdoor projection art festival, with artists using the latest technologies to project original works onto the town's iconic white walls.
A well-known author, TV host and fashion model for Ralph Lauren, Gap, and J. Crew, among many others, India Hicks is the daughter of legendary interior designer David Hicks, who was hailed by The New York Times as "the most famous decorator of his day." India is Prince Charles' second cousin, and is in line to succeed to the British throne. In 1981, she served as bridesmaid to Diana, Princess of Wales. India is an author of numerous style books, is a hotel owner and is the creator of an all-natural body-and-home-fragrance line (www.indiahicks-islandliving.com). India recently hosted the second season of the Bravo TV series Top Design, an interior design competition.
"India is not only revered worldwide for her unique sense of style, but also for her warm and genuine personality," said Colleen Duffley of Studio b in Alys Beach. "I truly can't think of a more perfect person to host this year's Digital Graffiti festival."
Digital Graffiti explores how design, technology and architecture can intertwine to create entirely new art forms. For one night, Alys Beach opens its courtyards and cobblestone paths to innovative companies and ground-breaking artists who fuse these three elements to literally transform an entire town into a living work of art. Sometimes referred to as "Photon Bombing," "Guerilla Projection" or "Urban Projection," underground artists around the globe have been using the latest design, animation and projection technologies to cast dynamic images onto skyscrapers and other urban structures as a means of artistic expression. But Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is the first outdoor festival specifically organized to celebrate and showcase these unique talents.
"Alys Beach is welcoming painters with open arms and white walls," wrote USA Today of the inaugural 2008 event. "But with projectors and laptops rather than spray cans."
The 2008 festival attracted digital artists, filmmakers, musicians, interactive designers, photographers, VJs, producers, celebrities, agency executives and fans of art, technology and architecture. Over $6,500 in prizes were awarded to artists, with digital submissions being received from as far away as Israel, Austria, Canada, Germany, London, India, France, Italy and China. The 2008 "Best of Show" prize ($2,500) was awarded to Robert Seidel of Jena, Germany for his digital work entitled "Futures."
This year's deadline for all digital art submissions is April 30th. For specific submission rules and guidelines, or for more information about Digital Graffiti, please visit www.digitalgraffiti.com.
ABOUT ALYS BEACH
One of the most beautiful new towns in the world, Alys Beach is located on Scenic Highway 30A in Florida's panhandle, along what The New York Times said "may be the best beach in the continental U.S." The resort town's extraordinary architectural vision drew inspirations from both Bermuda and the family courtyard homes of Antigua, Guatemala. When complete, Alys Beach will be home to 900 villas and courtyard homes, as well as restaurants, parks, shops and other resort amenities. Alys Beach is the first Fortified? community in the world, and all homes are built to Florida's Green Home Designation Standard. For home sales or vacation rental information, please call 866-481-8387 or visit www.alysbeach.com.
ABOUT STUDIO b
Studio b is a creative venue that brings together the best of the best and the up and coming in the fields of photography, art, design, literature, food and wine. With seminars, classes and inspirational lectures by talented pros from around the world, it is Studio b's commitment to offer a state-of-the-art learning environment designed to educate, inspire and cultivate an artistic community along the beautiful Emerald Coast. Studio b is based in Alys Beach, Florida. For more information about Studio b, please visit www.studiobthebeach.com.
