Brief history of the project
My name is Liliya Lifanova and I am a multidisciplinary artist based in New York.
Three years ago I picked up a copy of The Waste Land by T. S. Eliot and it resonated in a truly meaningful manner. It was clear to me that Eliot's work reflected my fragmented life experience within the labyrinth of antiquity in generative form that produced a vision that was unexpected, exciting - uniquely my own.
Since then, the poem has accompanied me through 5 residencies across the country and 7 different studios in NYC. During these paths, I have been patiently and persistently writing the score, hand-crafting the sculptures, performative objects, paintings, drawings, and garments that will 'frame' Flight Over Wasteland, a sculptural installation, performance, and film.
Hiroya Miura, a composer of Japanese origin, joined me on this journey in 2015. His thoughtful work and ideas on the text gave me the energy to press on in creating this project and to see it through to the end.
Earlier this year my proposal was accepted at the Knockdown Center to take place in April 2017. This is a tremendous opportunity. Knockdown Center has an exceptional art program and was recently described as one of the most exciting art venues in New York City by Roberta Smith of the New York Times. I am thrilled to present this work in such a breathtaking space and exploit the cinematic possibilities of this venue in the film version of the piece.
Timeline
The plan is as follows:
During one week in April 2017 my sculptural installation and Hiroya's sound installation will be on view and open to the public at the Knockdown Center.
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Elements of FOW sculptural installation (img. John Curry Studio courtesy of Rooster Gallery)
During the same week we will be shooting Flight Over Wasteland, amidst the aforementioned sculptural and sound installation and in other parts of Knockdown Center, with the talented Chicago filmmaker Yoni Goldstein, with whom I've had the privilege to collaborate on this project in the past.
On April 15, 2017, we will debut the performance of Flight Over Wasteland. This will be followed by Q&A with curator Jodi Waynberg and the presentation of a specially designed cocktail (Mud Flight).
What We Need
Our total budget is $21,300.
- Knockdown Center is generously covering the production costs of the live performance
- Other committed funding
= $15,700 still to raise
3/4 of this amount will be spent on the production of the film. This includes the cost of 1 week rental of audiovisual equipment, such as cameras, lenses, lighting, microphones, gear, etc. This money will also be used to pay the cinematographer, the film crew, project manager, the cast (16 actors), as well as the editor's fee.
1/4 of this amount will cover the expenses of producing the remaining sculptural and sound elements of the installation, effect props, as well as to cover the Lighting Designer fee.
I am asking for your support for the following expenditures:
FILM PRODUCTION
Camera Rental & Gear
Lighting
Cinematographer Fee
Drone / Operator Cost
Gaffer Fee
Lodging for crew
Actors fees
POST PRODUCTION
Video Editor Fee
SCULPTURAL / SOUND INSTALLATION
Microphones
2 Large Sculptures / Effect Props
What You Get
Every dollar of your contribution will go toward the production of the performance and the film. Those that contribute to the project will receive recognition in the program and in film credits, tickets to the live event, artworks, or project ephemera.
$10 - Thank You, Talc!
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Thank you for your support! And for spreading the word. Your name will be on the program and in the film credits.
$25 - Gypsum
+ MP3
Thank you! Your name will be on the program and in the film credits. We will send you a link to download the mp3 file from Hiroya in May 2017.
$50 - Calcite
1 tote bag that you can pick up at the Knockdown Center on April 15. Your name will be on the program and in the film credits.
$100 - Fluorite
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1 ticket to Flight Over Wasteland performance at the Knockdown Center and 1 specially designed drink (Mud Flight). Your name will be on the program and in the film credits.
$300 - Apatite
+ 3
1 ticket to Flight Over Wasteland performance and 1 set of 3 signed Limited Edition Photographs (edition of 20) of Flight Over Wasteland (will ship in May 2017).Your name will be on the program and in the film credits.
$500 - Orthoclase
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1 double sided Character study painting on paper by Liliya, 17 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches to 18 x 14 inches (ideally will ship in May, 2017, but if this is a holiday gift, 8 are ready to ship now). Each painting is unique. Pictured here is 1 of 8 currently available pieces. Your name will be on the program and in the film credits.
$750 - Quartz
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1 double sided Fragment Painting on canvas by Liliya, size ranges between 10 3/4 x 14 inches to 11 x 27 1/2 inches (ideally will ship in May, 2017, but if this is a holiday gift, 10 are ready to ship now). Each painting is unique. Pictured here is 1 of 10 currently available pieces. Your name will be on the program and in the film credits.
$1000 - Topaz
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2 VIP ticket to the dress rehearsal of Flight Over Wasteland Performance, 2 Mud Flight drink with the cast, 1 Garment by Liliya from FOW project (available in May 2017). Your name will be on the program and in the film credits.
$3000 - Corundum
STUDIO VISIT +
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+ ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT
Studio Visit with Liliya, Mud Flight drinks for you and your +1, 2 VIP Tickets to Flight Over Wasteland, and the title of "Associate Producer" in Flight Over Wasteland film. Your name will be on the program and in the film credits.
$5000 - Diamond
STUDIO VISIT + 1 ARTWORK
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+ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT
Studio visit with Liliya in which you can select 1 artwork of your choice within 2k price range, 2 VIP tickets to the performance of Flight Over Wasteland at the Knockdown Center, and the title of "Executive Producer" in Flight Over Wasteland Film. Your name will be on the program and in the film credits.
I am excited about the pieces I am offering in order to raise the money for Flight Over Wasteland. Every piece has been single handedly created by me (except for Hiroya Miura's spectacular music, and the tote, which only bares my design), and represents a small victory toward the complete vision of this project. Each of you who donate will have beautiful drawing, painting, garment, music, or tickets to the live event by April/May 2017, credits for your contributions, and my heartfelt gratitude. To view more of my work and previous projects please visit my website www.liliyalifanova.com
The Impact
This is the most ambitious project I have ever set out to do in NYC. Your contribution will help realize its successful completion.
Please note, your contribution to this project also supports a diverse community of creatives in NYC.