October 5th MAPP: ART to the power of LOVE

Curated by multidisciplinary artist Adrian Arias

October 5th MAPP: ART to the power of LOVE

ART to the power of LOVE

“ART to the Power of LOVE” suggests a deep connection between art and love, where art acts as a vehicle to convey emotions and love enriches the artistic experience. Through various forms of art—painting, music, dance, or literature—the essence of love can be captured, from passion to pain. Furthermore, love inspires artists to explore universal themes that connect people, transforming both the creator and the viewer. In short, it invites us to reflect on how love empowers creativity and how art deepens our understanding of love in all its manifestations.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom @23rd

Curator: Adrian Arias, Multidisciplinary Artist

7:07 pm  – Introductory words by Dina Zarif & Adrian Arias

7:17 – 7:47 pm – Astrid Kusic & Mat Muntz, Intimate-immersive South/Eastern European soundscapes

7:50 – 8:20 pm – Bryan Dyer, Multi-instrumentalist vocalist

8:25 – 8:35 pm – Chun Yu, Spiritual multimedia poetry

8:41 – 9:11 pm – Monica Maria Fimbrez, California music roots mixed with traditional

9:17 – 9:55 pm – LoCura trio, gathering sounds & stories with cajón, guitar & voice

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

MAPP (Mission Arts & Performance Project)

Launched in 2003, the Mission Arts & Performance Project (MAPP) is a homegrown bi-monthly, multidisciplinary, intercultural event that takes place in the Mission District of San Francisco. On the first Saturday of every even month of the year, the MAPP transforms ordinary spaces, such as private garages, gardens, living rooms, studios, street corners, and small businesses into pop-up performance and exhibition sites for a day/night of intimate-scale artistic and cultural exchange among a kaleidoscope of individuals and communities.  Due to COVID-19, we had temporarily changed this dynamic program from an onsite to an online series. Thanks to the mastery and innovation of the presenting artists and curatorial vision we were pleased that the kaleidoscope of cultural exchange continued to be an incredibly enriching experience for the presenter and the viewer. We are glad that the days that we can safely present at our neighborhood venue have finally arrived and we are grateful for everyone’s ingenuity in making the online presentations meaningful and unique experiences.  

This program is funded by the California Arts Council Impact Project Grant.

We will continue our work in presenting unique artistry to the communities that we serve.

 RED POPPY MAPP TEAM:

Artistic Director | Managing Director: Dina Zarif 

PR and Digital Marketing: Anjali Varma

MAPP OCTOBER 5TH, 2024 PROGRAM

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Adrian Arias
Curator/Live Painting

Adrian Arias is an international multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of visual arts, poetry, performance, and social justice. A descendant of the Mochica culture of ancient Peru, he embraces his culture’s use of dreams as a transformative catalyst between reality and imagination. Arias has created large-scale murals for public and private businesses such as Google and a three-story mural at the corner of Turk and Hyde in San Francisco, commissioned by the Luggage Store. He has recently created murals for Magic Theater, Freight & Salvage, and Red Poppy Art House. Is the co-founder of Mission Arts Performance Project MAPP. 

Astrid Kusic & Mat Muntz

Intimate-immersive South/Eastern European soundscapes

Vocalist Astrid Kuljanic and bassist Mat Muntz are a collaborative duo specializing in intimate and immersive soundscapes. Their sets trace uncanny constellations through jazz, South/Eastern European folk, original compositions, and improvisations. Most recently, the duo was awarded a Performance Plus grant from Chamber Music America to produce an electro-acoustic ballad album.  

 

 

Bryan Dyer
Multi-instrumentalist vocalist

Bryan S. Dyer is a versatile musician who sings, plays, and teaches instruments like bass guitar, percussion, and piano. He writes, arranges, conducts, and works in TV, radio, and film. A veteran of top Bay Area vocal groups, he also performs with various ensembles including The Funk Revival Orchestra and Crosspulse. His music career has taken him globally, with performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center. Dyer has collaborated with artists like Al Green, Carlos Santana, and Michael McDonald, and is a voting member of The Recording Academy.

 

 

Chun Yu
Spiritual multimedia poetry

Chun Yu, Ph.D., is an award-winning bilingual poet, multimedia artist, graphic novelist, and scientist. Born in China, she holds degrees from Peking University and Rutgers, and began writing poetry during her postdoctoral work at Harvard-MIT. A 2023 San Francisco Library Laureate and YBCA 100 honoree, she blends science, art, and spirituality in her work. Her poetry has be published by Orion, Arion Press, Poetry Northwest, Xinhua Daily, and more. 

 

Monica Maria
California music roots mixed with traditional

Mónica María’s music reflects her Californian roots mixed with traditional, earthly, and contemporary sounds of Latin America. A vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer, her songs are innovative and expressive of a world where cultures coexist, where fear is transformed by compassion, where we learn to truly love ourselves, and where we view the world from an empathetic and holistic state of mind. 

 

LoCura
Gathering sounds & stories with cajón, guitar & voice

LoCura trio with Kata Miletich, Melissa Cruz, and Bob Sanders, is an acoustic reflection of their 7-piece band which has been gathering sounds & stories for over 17 years. Music to inspire, heal & connect. In the belly of the beast, we will feed from our hearts. 

 

EXHIBITION: Corazones / Hearts by Adrian Arias

This exhibition by Adrian Arias explores the symbolic meaning and form of the Heart, navigating themes of passion and heartbreak, both socially and personally. The heart is depicted as a dream, a labyrinth, and a space for connection and separation, delving into the pain and hope tied to the organ that continuously beats like music within us.

OPENING ON OCTOBER 3RD:

As part of his emotional exploration of the heart, Adrian will prepare ceviche, a dish tied to his childhood and now a signature performance in his art. Additionally, we’ll feature music by Lalin St. Juste, a Haitian-American singer, songwriter, and producer whose work delves into themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the transformative power of rewriting stories.

MAPP GENERAL PROGRAM

IN PERSON EVENT DETAILS

Time: October 5th, 2024, 7:00pm- 10pm (IN-PERSON)

Admission: Free!

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