Swoon's Konbit Shelter - Art in the Streets - MOCAtv Ep. 7

Caledonia Curry "Swoon" talks about the transformation from street/studio artist to the raft voyages of, "Swimming Cities of Serenissima" and "Konbit Shelter" in Bigones-Leogane, Haiti. "Konbit Shelter" was inspired by the work of architect Nader Khalili and includes a community center to hold workshops, house the works of local stone carvers, and educate the village in the techniques of earth bag building. The project continues with the building of new homes for the residents of Bigones. For more information visit; konbitshelter.org
Featuring:
Caledonia Curry aka; "Swoon" Artist
Ben Wolf, Artist
Indie, Artist
Cope, Artist
Michilo Auxsanvile, Bigones Resident, Moto-Taxi Driver
Evelyn Olibere, Bigones Resident, Student
Francoise Cetoulouse, Bigones Resident
Monique Pierre, Bigones Resident
Crew:
Director, Editor, Fredric King
Director of Photography, Tod Seelie
Artwork courtesy of Caledonia Curry "Swoon"
Konbit Shelter footage courtesy of Haiti Redux, Fountainhead Transmedia, Inc.
"Ayiti Pakapab Ankó" Sung by Nadine Bonne Annee
Photos courtesy of Tod Seelie
Tags by Indie and Cope
Konbit Shelter Crew
Caledonia Curry "Swoon", Artist
Ben Wolf, Artist
KT Tierney, Artist
Tod Seelie, Photographer
Craig Maldonado, Designer, Builder
James Cross, Builder
Bill Rice, Artist
Moses Grub, Carpenter
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[@michaellane626]

I had the great joy and privilege of meeting Swoon tonight as she unveiled her latest installation at the SCF Fine Art Gallery. We spoke one-on-one and I got to have a private chat with her father who was also there and was so proud of his daughter. A special night.

[@j--b7]

I love Swoon's work, Great to see her profiled in this series. :D

[@genevievedeits744]

I just saw Swoon give an artist talk at the Center for Visual Art in Denver. She was amazing! such incredible work and such inspiring ideas and projects!

[@jahha3473]

It's astounding to see the parallel behaviors of how art is treated in Western civilization to Eastern civilization. The majority of the village ppl are artist, but their sculpting skill is traditional based as oppose to academic based, as it would be seen in the Western world. Any of these sculptors could enter the Western world and become renown for their traditional style sculpting. Just goes to show that opportunity can be rewarded to anyone that know's how to get it. Love what Swoon does

[@gone_to_ocean]

This action is a work of art. Love it!

[@danblueART]

Exciting video, very interesting. Thanks.Art in the Streets

[@Whatsername868]

Ohmygosh, someone who actually looks a little like me. Love these projects!

[@carmembishop6283]

I admire Caledônia curry for Herman beautiful work and kindness to other people helping trem feel better congratulatios you are one of a kind . Kisses from carmem bishop

[@RobbyJHope]

Wow Swoon!

[@internationalBFF]

super wonderful.

[@simplybristol]

🔥

[@43slevesque]

How'd they get Howard Rourke as an architect?

[@lunaseven1955]

Swoon is my role model - although - I am much older!

[@sesame8010]

Love her

[@praxisscope]

she already has

[@joaonao1]

This woman is gonna take over the graffiti scene. When? Swoon. :B

[@oneswanijohn7011]

haaa nice but eehh