PROJECT EXTINCTION

  Artists - Kimbra Eberly & Carissa Pignatelli

Created by Kimbra Eberly and Carissa Pignatelli, A walk-through, immersive, interactive art exhibit.

The exhibit featured 7 large 12’x9’ murals, including an underwater scene, a Galapagos Island scene, the Rocky Mountains, and a Desert Watering Hole. In addition there was a retro 60s black light room, all home to some of these endangered animals. There were over 30 original paintings for purchase, prints and a free workshop where you can try out spirographing for yourself.

Review By Douglas G. Cala

PRAISE FOR "PROJECT EXTINCTION": The dynamic duo of Staten Island-based mixed media artists Carissa Pignatelli and Kimbra Eberly (proprietor of the well known Hub 17 NYC performance venue) come together by bringing their unique talents to the forefront. A fully interactive art exhibit consisting of large-scale murals and spirographs depicting soon-to-be extinct wildlife, PROJECT EXTINCTION is a genuine sight to behold that utilizes the entirety of the Hub 17 space in dramatic fashion. The level of detailing and texture, eye popping colors, and use of space is admirable as guests are invited into various worlds catered acutely to the senses. With every inch of terrain covered, Kimbra and Carissa's imaginations roam free, much like the animals they depict but there is a genuine sense of purpose to it all and a formidable warming of the dangers of climate change, shrinking global resources and humanity's involvement in the eradication of certain species via poaching. While 2050 may seem like still a ways away, these artists, through this presentation, are confronting the issue head-on by igniting a clarion call of thought and provocation to hopefully work toward preventable measures to curb these harmful side effects. When you are done with the exhibit, patrons can get a spirograph lesson from Carissa herself, get refreshments and speak to the founding artists one-on-one. It's all very inviting and proves to be of the most rewarding displays that Staten Island arts has produced in quite some time. Go check it out! $10 for all but kids get in for free!

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Broadway Green Alliance - article

Staten Island Advance - article

Press Release:
“Project Extinction,” is an immersive art exhibit that calls attention to the fragile state of biodiversity on Earth, and sparks awareness about our role as stewards of nature.

Animals currently projected to be extinct by 2050 are highlighted into an all-enveloping experiential space with 7 striking murals, soundscapes, and special lighting.

Visitors will progress through seven imposing 12’ x 9’ murals and are transported in the presence of vivid oversize depictions of creatures in their natural habitats including underwater, desert, mountain, and tropical island surroundings that are home to magnificently diverse but endangered animals. Dynamic exhibit labels will educate visitors, and murals will delight the eye with special paint finishes and effects. The final murals will be the piece de resistance, executed in retro 1960s Pop Art style and shown under ultraviolet blacklight.

Kimbra Eberly is the show’s lead artist (designer, painter) and curator, with essential contributions by artist Carissa Pignatelli-co-curator. She creates dazzling mural backgrounds using the spirograph, a geometrical drawing instrument that produces fascinating mathematical curves and shapes.

Heightening the sense of immediacy for visitors will be “surround sound” – high fidelity recordings of wildlife and habitat sounds and animal voices.

There will be an exhibit pop-up shop to purchase materials designed to extend the experience. An art table will accommodate visitors of all ages as they learn and enjoy spirographing for themselves. Their will also be original animal paintings on display.  They also published a unique coloring book for 12 and up, where you can put your own spin on spirographing.

Sincerely,  Kimbra Eberly

Artist and co-founder of Hub17

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