Advancing Together X Night at the Museum

So, this happened last night. Enjoy the completed portfolio here.

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Grateful to the Minority Corporate Council Association for inviting #ThriveCollective to create a live painting for auction at their Advancing Together Diversity Gala last night. So proud of @artbykekoa and @kristenigma for masterfully completing the canvas in 1.5 hours, and the privilege of showcasing it below the famed blue whale at the @museumofnaturalhistory. Thank you #MCCA and @charlestlee for the opportunity to represent #BringArtBack while #AdvancingTogether. #NightAtTheMuseum #WeAreThrive @nyculture

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"Advancing Together" for @mcca.law at their 2018 MCCA Diversity Gala at @museumofnaturalhistory (10/03/18) | Featuring art direction by @artbykekoa with @kristenigma | Mixed media on canvas 4' x 5'

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Last fall Kekoa and I sat in the grass of Washington Sq Park and shared a big blank page of his sketchbook for the first time. I started by drawing his face and he followed by drawing mine right next to it, forming our two heads into the shape of a heart. We continued to cleverly play off each other’s doodles and laugh the day away. Since then we worked on a number of murals and different art projects together, and have really gotten to sharpen this team of ours. Last night we represented @nycthrive at the MCCA Diversity Gala in the Museum of Natural History with a live painting for auction and showcasing under the blue whale. What a surreal experience. Thank you @mcca.law for this opportunity to express and celebrate #advancingtogether. #bringartback #wearethrive

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