As
an artist deeply touched by the recent tragedy that has caused such
long lasting upheaval in countless lives, I was searching for a way
to make a difference. I offered tsunami relief links on my
website, but felt I needed to contribute more. Not having the
funds to "just write a check", I felt compelled to somehow
offer my art in an effort to provide aid.
I logged on to Lulu to see if this might be possible and what
appearance it might take. During a chat session with Lulu Live Chat,
I met a wonderful Lulu representative, Tanya Stockton. We talked
about my current Lulu calendar project and she looked over my web
site. She was very touched that I had included an easy way to reach
the organizations that are offering aid to the victims of the
tsunami disaster. I explained that I really want to do more toward
the effort and that I have a dream of offering my art to somehow
help in these efforts. It didn't take us long to find our way to the
possibility of a collaboration between Lulu and myself with this
goal in mind.
At that time, I introduced, to Tanya, an elite guild of worldwide
photographers that I had organized in 2001. The guild, DPI
Internationale, was formed for the sole purpose of enlightening
the public to digital photography being a viable art medium. Our DPI
group has also been exploring the possibilities of continuing our
quest to demonstrate to quality of images that can be produced using
various digital cameras. Tanya became very excited as she looked
over the locations of the DPI members. Our project was becoming an
international effort in collaboration with Lulu. In the week that
followed, many of the DPI artists expressed a desire to contribute
to the project that has taken shape in a wonderful pictorial
anthology of uplifting images.
We invite you to enjoy this timeless collection of images with a
sprinkling of poignant quotes and snippets from these trying times.
This is a way for us to contribute to those that so desperately need
help. This is a way for Lulu to extend a long-term contribution to
the children of this devastating event. And this is a way for you to
support the relief efforts of Sarvodaya
in Sri Lanka and
the
Humane Society International..
Your Copy of the book will serve as a reminder of
this tragedy and your unselfish contribution to help others.
The featured artists are:
Greg Anzalone, Buffalo, New York
Guy Biechele, Athol, Massachusetts
Noel Carboni, Florida
Art Cole, Northern Virginia
James Geddes, Seattle, Washington
Laryl Hancock, Yuma, Arizona
Mike Hollingshead, Nebraska
James Johnston, Ohio
Thomas Kirchen, Oregon
Trine Sirnes, Fredrikstad, Norway
Steve Vit, Australia
Ilona Wellmann, Gummersbach, Germany
Brian Zimmerman, Chester, Viriginia
The book's creation is a collaboration of all members. James Geddes
and Trine Sirnes spearheaded the project with coordinating efforts
by the Lulu staff.
Lulu is a print on demand publisher for artists, photographers,
writers and musicians. You can visit them at this site: http://www.lulu.com