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Level Ground

Experiment In Empathy The name Level Ground comes from a prophecy in the book of Isaiah:

A voice is crying out:
“Clear the Lord’s way in the desert!

Make a level highway in the wilderness for our God! Every valley will be raised up,
and every mountain and hill will be flattened. Uneven ground will become level,
and rough terrain a valley plain. The Lord’s glory will appear,
and all humanity will see it together;
the Lord’s mouth has commanded it.”
-Isaiah 40:3-5

02/17/2021

Calling all bilingual artists!

This Sunday February 21st from 2:00-4:00pm PST, Labkhand Olfatmanesh and Gazelle Samizay, Collective Artists and current Resident Artists at Side Street Projects, are hosting a conversation related to their art collaboration, Bi-Lingering, which explores the power of language and the duality of existing between cultures.

The artists invite bilingual people (of any proficiency) to discuss their experiences of expressing themselves in more than one language or living between cultures. Your input will be invaluable in developing a forthcoming art workshop on this topic! Bi-Lingering is an extension of their ongoing collaborative project, Woven, which uses their experiences as women of Iranian and Afghan heritage to look at the way cultural expectations and memory transcend borders.

RSVP for Bi-Lingering by emailing [email protected], and mark your calendars for an afternoon of culture and collaboration!

02/16/2021

One look at the state of the world and it’s clear to see our need for collective healing is great. Today’s syllabus project highlight is committed to bringing us that healing.

Harriet’s Apothecary is an intergenerational, healing village led by the brilliance and wisdom of Black Cis Women, Q***r and Trans healers, artists, health professionals, magicians, activists and ancestors, with a focus on community healing providing crucial health resources such as their Black Resilience in the Face of Bu****it Wellness Plan, and Ancestor Mantras for Courage in the Face of Fear, all of which can be accessed through the Syllabus Project at the link in our bio.

You’ll find recipes, art, stories and an outstanding catalogue of resources to aid in moving through hard times. Many thanks to Harriet’s Apothecary for all the healing they catalyze, and to Syllabus Project curators Turay Pastel and Lauren Couch for spreading this knowledge.

02/13/2021

We had such an incredible time hosting Blooming in the Whirlwind that we didnt want it to end. The artists collaborated on incredible pieces that were so well loved many are now playing at festivals across the country.

Today we’re overjoyed to announce that Blooming in the Whirlwind is partnering with Durden and Ray to expand the project and install a physical exhibition later this year!

We’ll keep you updated with more details as things go along. For now get excited
for more Blooming coming your way!

02/11/2021

🚨 SKEW impact update! 🚨

SKEW artist Chidebe Chinedu ( .chinedu.art) sold this piece, titled She’s Been Waiting, thanks to the buyer discovering their art in SKEW 02 magazine!

The piece traveled across the ocean from Nigeria to its new home in Los Angeles, and we think that community reach is pretty incredible.

So are these photos of the art & artist in the process of creation, and displayed at its final destination.

Congratulations!! 🎉 🎨

We’ve still got a few copies of SKEW 02 left. Scoop them up at the link in our bio to support Chidebe and all our incredible SKEW artists!

02/08/2021

This Black History Month we invite you to join us in honoring the long-standing legacy of Black visionaries transforming their dreams of the future into realities that eventually become history by engaging with the Syllabus Project. Curated by Turay Pastel (they/he) and Lauren Couch (he/she/they ) as a companion piece to SKEW, the Syllabus Project aims to intentionally deepen and expand on the theme Black Dreams, Futures & Mutual Support through a selection of educational resources meant to spark introspection and awareness.

We’ll be highlighting selections from the project throughout the month, starting with an inspiring intergenerational conversation between Carrie Mae Weems and Terence Nanc, in collaboration with The Underground Museum . They speak to developing an understanding of self as Black artists, the effects of American Culture on the creation of their art, and Carrie Mae Weems offers a timely reminder that “to change reality you have to start with reality.” It’s an interview full of insights and wisdom that will surely stay with you.

You can access this video and the full Syllabus Project at the link in our bio, and we’d love to hear how the interview impacts you in the comments below!

Image description: Carrie Mae Weems and Terence Nanc are seated opposite each other, in blue and white upholstered armchairs. Their legs are crossed toward each other and they are maintaining eye contact as Carrie Mae Weems holds her right hand up, palm turned away from the camera while expressing a thought to Terence Nanc. There is a brown coffee table holding a stack of books in front of them, and a three-tiered bookshelf supported by grey cinder blocks behind them adorned with assorted decorative bowls, planters, statues, and blue and white crystals.

12/17/2020

We’re sending our Happy Holiday wishes out today because Level Ground staff will be out of office and taking much needed time for rest and rejuvenation starting today through Monday January 4th. While we wont be working, posting, or responding to messages until we’re back next year, you can still support us and help end the year on a bright note by:

- Making a year-end donation at the link in our bio.
- Becoming a Level Ground Member (at the link in bio as well!)
- Buying a copy of SKEW 02, or purchasing a limited edition print from our 100 Prints fundraiser in our shop here on Facebook.
- Share this post and our products with your friends, family and followers to help the Level Ground community grow.

Thank you for being part of our journey this year. We wish you a warm and restful holiday season, and we’ll see you in 2021!

12/17/2020

We’re halfway through December which means It’s officially the time of year for looking back on all we’ve accomplished together. 2020 has been a trying year, bringing many unexpected obstacles and changes to the world and the way Level Ground functions within it. Speaking to those changes, three of our team members - Level Ground Board member, Micah Bournes; SKEW 02 Curator, Lauren Couch; and Community Manager, Reneice Charles - have offered poignant reflections on their time and experiences with Level Ground throughout 2020 as a year-end offering. Please, head to our blog via the link in our "about" section, and read their sentiments and reminders of all that was made possible thanks to your support of our team here at Level Ground.

12/15/2020

Looking for a gift for the art lover in your life that won’t get delayed in the mail? Digital copies of SKEW 02 magazine with full access to the Digital Hub are now available for purchase for $15 from our store and at the link in our “about” section!

You’ll get a downloadable PDF of the magazine to access wherever you are, plus the bonus content (like interviews, meditation, and more art) featured in the Digital Hub, all while saving on shipping and printing.

As always, all proceeds from SKEW go directly to the artists that created it, so spread some holiday joy and get a copy today!

12/15/2020

"God Is Love is inspired by lotería, the traditional Mexican game of chance. A former colleague wanted creative engagement photos that represented their culture and religion, so the couple is dressed as La Dama and El Catrin, two of the characters found on a deck of lotería cards." -Ruth Torres on the inspiration behind 100 Prints piece "God is Love."

You can purchase Ruth's print from our shop here on Facebook, and learn more about Ruth and the Level Ground Collective at the link in our "about" section. All 100 Prints proceeds go directly toward funding the Level Ground Collective and helping sustain LA artists, so thank you for supporting local art and artists!

12/14/2020

"The dog or lion-like creature in front of Asian temples or Shrines, they’re usually made of stone. We call the creature “Komainu” in Japanese but they’re often called "Lion-Dog" in english. They are meant to ward off evil spirits from the building. The Lion-Dog on the right side has its mouth open pronouncing the first letter of the Sanskrit alphabet “A” so open mouth “Ah” sound. The Lion-Dog on the left side is pronouncing “mm”, so the mouth is closed. It represents the beginning and the end of everything. I don't know if you’re religious or superstitious, but everyone wishes for little luck in their life. And especially during this pandemic, many people are kind of feeling anxious or sad or lonely. So I hope the lion dogs will bring a little peace to you." - expanding on the symbolism behind "Lion-Dogs".

You can purchase Chiho's print "Lion-Dogs" from our shop, and watch the full artist interviews on our IGTV channel. All 100 Prints proceeds go directly toward funding the future of the Level Ground Collective and helping sustain LA artists. Click the link in our "about" section for more information about the collective and the importance of funding local arts!

12/12/2020

“Every time I leave a place that I have rented and it's empty, I shoot myself n**e. Typically as a way to honor the space that I was in. To kind of create something to leave behind energetically that’s uplifting, regardless of why I'm leaving the space because there have been varying levels of emotions. Usually when it's a little sad or disturbing I create the best going away art from it. I just kind of let myself release everything and let myself just shake it all off and photograph it for, well just the history of it. So I witnessed myself in these moments and I'm able to look back and think,’ wow, I came from there and I'm here now. And that's okay.” - on the creative process behind "Everlasting"

You can purchase Meredith's print "Everlasting" from our shop, and watch the full artist interviews on our IGTV channel. All 100 Prints proceeds go directly toward funding the Level Ground Collective and helping sustain LA artists. Click the link in our "about" section for more information about the collective and the importance of funding local arts!

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