Caroline Teller is a young talented fashion designer. Born in Cologne from a French mother, she decided to follow the dream of her life working in the fashion world. Say Fashion and we better understand the reason why she moved to Italy to improve her skills and gathering experiences in a “fashionist” environment.
Since the early years in Florence she is getting more and more popularity and her vintage” creations are sold all over the world.

Other artists and known personalities who have already supported the goal and mission of Siva for Kids Foundation are:  Karim, a Persian artist from Tuscany,  Lucio Parrillo, the young upcoming marvel-artist from Italy, Marina Varouta, the young upcoming artist from Germany, Bombay Rockers, the world famous boyband of Denmark,  PadmaShri Hariharan, a very respected personality of Indian classical music and  play back singer of Indian films industry and Martin Joergensen, who is a professional (FC Fiorentina) football personality of Denmark.

Domenico La Ferla contacted her for the project ART4KIDS. She did not hesitate: “If I can do something for a good cause, I want to take part to this charity fundraising activity”. And again: “I trust on this foundation, that I met in the past during the PARTY4CHARITY held in Florence. Since then, I feel part of S4K, feeling involved in every microproject they have”.

The artwork is a handmade bag in jeans “Cowboy” and is available in our online shop.
We thank Caroline for this wonderful Christmas gift.

About Emma Teller:
The brand is Emma Teller, that is the name of her grand-mother. Caroline Teller, she is a german fashion designer living and working in Italy. She studied in Cologne and in Florence, where she got a Master Degree at the Polimoda School (Florence, Italy). She is currently working for well-known Italian brands in the fashion industry. Her portfolio includes wallets, purses, belts, bags, skirts and shirts. All the products are handmade and unique creations. ]]> http://www.siva4kids.org/2006/11/caroline-teller-supports-siva4kids/feed/ 0 http://www.siva4kids.org/2006/11/ina-mar-supports-siva4kids/ http://www.siva4kids.org/2006/11/ina-mar-supports-siva4kids/#comments Sat, 04 Nov 2006 23:24:10 +0000 S4K http://www.siva4kids.org/?p=219  

Marina Varouta (known as Ina Mar) is the first artist that adheres to¬†ARTS4KIDS fundraising Project of SIVA4KIDS.¬† Born in Athens (Greece), Marina brings her passion for photography and visual arts into computer graphic design. She gives S4K the artwork “He looked death in the face” in which she describes emotions and visions of a Tsunami survivor child.

She said: “The subject of this artwork shows my feelings about Tsunami survivors. I hope that people that share the same feelings will buy this artwork“. Domenico La Ferla (P.R. Worldwide S4K) wants to thank her for the support, and she asserts: “I support the Art4Kids project because I believe in the goal of this foundation, I support Siva4Kids and I will do it again in the future”.

Other artist and known personalities who have already supported the goal and mission of Siva for Kids Foundation are: Lucio Parrillo, the young upcoming marvel-artist from Italy, Bombay Rockers, the world famous boyband of Denmark,  PadmaShri Hariharan, a very respected personality of Indian classical music and  play back singer of Indian films industry and Martin Joergensen, who is a professional (FC Fiorentina) football personality of Denmark.

In 2000, Ina Mar created her first experimental series called “Lightcurves”, where she transformed the body into a landscape through lighting effects and the use of accessory objects. Since 2001, she has been exploring the notion of metamorphosis and transforming the representational into abstract through lighting effects, shooting techniques, photomanipulation and other methods. In this passion for metamorphosis, Ina Mar mixes themes and genres; she transforms a sculpture into a painting, a representational photo into an abstract drawing, a woman’s breast into a sunny hill.

She said: “I am a follower of so-called “plastic” photography, i.e, photography that disengages the image from its documentary dimension and imbues the objects or events represented in the image with new form and meaning. The shot, with regard to its technical details, must be taken in such a way that it best serves this transformation”.

Her favorite subjects are; the human body; abstract forms which she sees not only in landscapes, and everyday objects. She is also interested in sculptures of architectural objects; cultural and historical themes (in particular genocide).

The official website of this artist is: www.inamarr.com ]]> http://www.siva4kids.org/2006/11/ina-mar-supports-siva4kids/feed/ 0 http://www.siva4kids.org/2006/10/kyoko-yamaji-supports-siva4kids/ http://www.siva4kids.org/2006/10/kyoko-yamaji-supports-siva4kids/#comments Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:27:05 +0000 S4K http://www.siva4kids.org/?p=221  

Kyoko Yamaji is the first japanese artist to take part to our project Art4Kids. Our Worldwide P.R. (Domenico La Ferla) got in contact with this artist to thank her personally. She replied: “It’s me to thank you for the wonderful project. I would be happiest if I can do something for others as an artist. I would love to do something for disadvantaged children and young people in conditions of underdevelopment, war, poverty or natural disaster. I trust you, the professionals for the operation because I can’t do anything by myself. Also, the founder of S4K was an artist, so I feel an affinity with S4K“.

Other artist and known personalities who have already supported the goal and mission of Siva for Kids Foundation are: Lucio Parrillo, the young upcoming marvel-artist from Italy, Marina Varouta, the young upcoming artist from Germany, Bombay Rockers, the world famous boyband of Denmark,  PadmaShri Hariharan, a very respected personality of Indian classical music and  play back singer of Indian films industry and Martin Joergensen, who is a professional (FC Fiorentina) football personality of Denmark.

Kyoko is a well-known artist in Japan, where she collected many awards. Since 2002, she is taking part to International Art Fairs and Group Shows. She describes herself with some simple words full of emotions: “I’m a self-taught artist, born and brought up mostly in Tokyo, Japan and in the United States for a short time. I have been an art lover since my early age, but I didn’t feel like painting until I was strongly influenced by African charm. Traveling to mid eastern Africa was a precious experience in my life. I gained enthusiasm from the beauty, toughness and love of human beings and wild animals.

¬†I also paint images inspired by music, movies, and also from my own experience or sympathy to others. Recently I was again strongly influenced by the warmth and cheerfulness of Caribbean people, especially “the happiest people in the world” in Puerto Rico. My theme and style may change along the way, meeting people, traveling, how I feel, and such. Anyway, I am pursuing to express touching feelings, scenes and impressions in my style”.
 
Through her words, we can also feel the colours of her art. She describes the feeling regarding the artwork “Into The Light” available in our Shop4Kids: “This is what I felt in Africa. I couldn’t do anything. I wished to bring naked children in the street to a world where there is no sorrow, no hunger and no fear, a beautiful place filled with love and peace”.
 
We are proud to welcome an emotional artist like Kyoko and we invite other artists like her to join our project Art4Kids.
 
Title: Into The Light
Material: Oil on canvas
Size: 72.7 x 90.9 cm
Price: 1840 euros

The official website of this artist is www.coco-art.com¬† ]]> http://www.siva4kids.org/2006/10/kyoko-yamaji-supports-siva4kids/feed/ 0 http://www.siva4kids.org/2006/09/stars-of-bharati-show-and-indian-idol-support-siva4kids/ http://www.siva4kids.org/2006/09/stars-of-bharati-show-and-indian-idol-support-siva4kids/#comments Mon, 04 Sep 2006 17:04:43 +0000 S4K http://www.siva4kids.org/?p=325 Bharati is music and a dance sensation from India. After Paris, Marseille, Geneve and Brussel was this spectacular performance, which containes more then 100 artists, to be seen and explored at the Luxortheater in Rotterdam, The Netherlands,¬†from 1st of September til 17 September, 2006.¬†The show is a magical musical which tells the tale of India and it’s many wonders to the western audience in a very colorful and with a blend of eastern mystical dance mixed with the music inspired by the Bollywood style. During and after the show the main role stars of this spectacular show took their time to support the causes of Siva for Kids Foundation by holding/showing the MUSIC4KIDS Album which was gifted to the representative stars of the show.

Other artist and known personalities who have already supported the goal and mission of Siva for Kids Foundation are: Bombay Rockers, the world famous boyband of Denmark,  PadmaShri Hariharan, a very respected personality of Indian classical music and  play back singer of Indian films industry and Martin Joergensen, who is a professional (FC Fiorentina) football personality of Denmark.

What is Bharati?
‘Bharati’ is a musical extravaganza, a delectable composite mix of the varied dances, music and folk traditions of India. Over the space of 90 minutes, the audience is guided through a brief but scintillating sampling of India’s rich and breath-taking diversity. Though just a glimpse, the selections hint at the hidden treasures of this vast and enchanting land; its regional, linguistic, historical and philosophical diversity; its myriad peoples, life-styles and traditions.

Due to continuous reinvention and renewal, these traditions appear to be in a state of constant flux. A taste of this infinite variety is offered in a show that is at once entertaining and intriguing. In making the selection, one of the guiding principles has been the search for elements with enduring appeal.

Music, dance and performance traditions have shaped the ‘collective consciousness’ of the Indian diaspora worldwide, and kept India alive in its collective imagination. Ingredients of popular culture have served as inspiration and link to Indian traditions and heritage. This show is at once a celebration of the vitality of these traditions and an invitation to sample and participate in their unique energy.

The Show
Derived from ancient Sanskrit theatrical and narrative traditions wherein the Sutradhar (narrator), ‘holds’ the threads of the tale, the audience is guided through a simple but contemporary tale of love and wonder, punctuated by a mix of 14 songs and dances. While the dances serve to induce a state of enchantment, the Sutradhar interweaves the distinct episodes of the plot that culminate in a single question of contemporary relevance. Along with the hero, the audience confronts the dilemma about balancing tradition and modernity.

Evocative of the best story-telling traditions of the East, where stories and anecdotes are framed within other overarching ones, the frames encompass a world in which the magical is normal and the normal is magical. The Sutradhar, a characteristic feature of rambling, multi-story texts, personifies the eternal appeal of a fine tale, well told. Irreverent and witty, the Sutradhar’s clown-like persona also serves to counter the over-emphasis on ‘other-worldly’ elements in Indian society.

Heroes and heroines of Indian tales usually undergo trials and tribulations before being reunited with each other. Veils of illusion that obscure and cloud truth and recognition, miraculously lift to bring about greater clarity of vision to unite the lovers. The songs are not random but establish the mood, set the tone, and offer insights into the mental states of the protagonists, thus moving the plot forward.

The hero’s outward journey parallels a deeper mystical one within the self. The journey must be made to recover roots, reclaim lost pasts and end fragmentation and separation. Unlike voyages motivated by glory and ambition, this story is about the journey within, not to foreign, unknown destinations, but in a reverse direction, towards one’s roots. The search is about the essence of one’s being and existence.

Tantalising glimpses of the eternal are seen in the rapidly changing face of India, displayed on the screens. These reflect the country’s cultural diversity and the myriad influences that have been absorbed and internalized within the fabric of Indian society. Bharati is synonymous with the spirit of India.

More about Bharati Show at http://www.bharatitheshow.com/.

The Charity Music Album of Siva for Kids Foundation is released only 2 months ago and we are getting responds from a lot of international artists, who shows interest and motivation to support the project in the future. One of the first international artists is Russ Hurley, the English music producer, who¬†will give his support to the next project¬†MUSIC4KIDS VOL.2. Everybody will remember the dance hit of the year 2001 “Sunstorm”, remix of the famous “Song for Guy” of Elton John.
During the last years Russ Hurley produced trance and house music for different artists, collaborating with the To.Co. International (http://www.toco-international.com) and with other known artists and record labels.

He says:”I¬†run my own record label, as well as being a signed artist (featured on MTV). I have worked with several major names, including Robert Palmer, Pet Shop Boys, and my own act which scored a top 40 hit, Hurley and Todd (which was produced with Sir Elton John)”.

His passion for Asian countries brought him enthousiasm about our first project and he expresses his solidarity giving us some tracks for the next project: “I appreciate a lot the work that these artists and producers have done for Music4Kids. All the volunteers of Siva4Kids are strongly motivated and I want to give my support bringing my passion for music and sharing my experience with them“.

We are honoured that Russ wants to join S4K and we consider his action as a proof of charity that will help us to achieve the next music project. We are also taking this opportunity to inform all the interests artists that there are only place for 20 unique artists on the 2nd edition of MUSIC4KIDS which will be launched in the new year of 2007.

Other artist and known personalities who have already supported the goal and mission of Siva for Kids Foundation are:  PadmaShri Hariharan, a very respected personality of Indian classical music and  play back singer of Indian films industry and Martin Joergensen, who is a professional (FC Fiorentina) football personality of Denmark.

Party4Charity

As it was already informed on the newsletter, this unique party took place 15th October 2005 in the charming city, Florence, of Italy. Dolce Zucchero, was the name of the disco club, which gave domenicodellefeste and his staff the opportunity to realize this initiative. The Promotion of this party was done through mailinglist of the website of domenicodellefeste.com, partner sites and associations.

The special flyers of the 20000Party provided free entrance and special price drinks for the guests. The guests were national (Genova, Lecco, Pisa, Rimini, Torino and other cities of Italy) and internationally crowded where some of the guests came all the way from Klagenfurt (Austria), London (UK) and Utrecht (The Netherlands) to participate in this unique Party4Charity in Florence.

The International and multicultural atmosfere was the main attraction of this party which made others to come in and join to make this charity party to a very succesful outcome for the children of Sri Lanka.

Martin Joergensen supports Siva for Kids Foundation

Beside organizing the party Domenicodellefeste staff were also involved in fund raising by selling the official postcards and¬†providing information of¬†Siva for Kids Foundation in Florence. During this activity they had the chance to meet a very known star in Italy and in Denmark. A¬†respected football player of the danish national team. He is one of the key players of the footballclub of Florence, ACF Fiorentina and the danish national football team till today’s date. Siva for Kids Foundation is more then happy¬†that¬†this icon of football acknowledge the¬†work of S4K¬†for children in the third world countries. A special thanks¬†to Martin J√∏rgensen who had the time to show his support for the work of Siva for Kids Foundation during his way to a football match.

Siva for Kids Foundation appreciates the staff delle feste, disco club Dolce Zucchero and the City of Florence, who actively participated on this unique Party4Charity event 2005.

Pictures of this Party4Charity event will be updated on the Gallery of S4K as soon as we receive from the party organizers and guests.