Art loses its ego when paired with purpose: lovephotography.org: June 2010

An S.O.S.: Calling Upon All Angels

Joy Matters*

*Passion & Compassion*

Seek out, seek in...always seeking, always on a journey to bridge the world within with the world around.

Knowing that so many are hurting and alone when there is no need.

If we could just pause long enough to turn the tide.

We are a force of nature because we are nature.

Even when the oil runs dry, the sun will still fuel us. All the panic takes us further away from our natural state, our connection to the creative force, and to the brilliant power of simply being alive.

Enjoy the ocean if you can and work toward it.

I aim to use my time to add to the creative rather than destructive forces vying for the Earth's resources.

I have found over a million Earth angels on the same mission: to create sustainable beauty out of life.

Let this be a prelude and not the exception.

I honor the lights of this great city as a power point for change, as the center of art, and as a vine of near-ripe revolutionaries.

Artists, women, good people of the Earth rising: rise some more.

*Revolution begins with personal evolution...

Bless & Be Blessed*

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

If you are a Collector intrested in limited editions or books for all...

I am at a place where a feel honored to be living from my art-work. It is an incredible honor and one I will keep growing for as long as I have breath in my lungs.

Most of the images that you see on my website will be available upon inquiry.

I am including here a slide show of images I had the privilege of showcasing in a solo show last June at the National Arts Club:
They are a limited edition of 10 so if you are interested please inquire as soon as your heart moves you to do so...*

I showcased last year in Paris Photo and amongst a room full of classics in New York last fall, between Warhol & Mapplethorpe, Baquita and Kara Walker-- so many amazing dream come trues- with 16 shows through out the year and Tiffany & Co. collecting for their stores internationally.

I have four books available also. two coffee table to smaller--

I have so much more to share..

I promise to heal this body-temple of mine and keep moving forward in innovating ever new ways to add beauty to this world.

If you are interested in an image you may contact me here; flyingishard@gmail.com

or leave a comment here.

iF YOU ARE IN nEW yORK AND CARE FOR A PRIVATE VIEWING do make that clear in your request.

A selection of images can be viewed at:
Baron
545 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10016
T: (212) 664-0800
F: (212) 664-8550

Thank you so much. I look forward to hearing from you & sharing with you.

All my best,

//layla

Doc being created in collaberation with Tarmak film UK*

LAYLA LOVE from Tarmak Films on Vimeo.

the film will be interwoven into layers of ever growing hope that springs from the well within-- be well with-in* ox

Showcasing in the White House for Haiti Flag Day*

It was an honorable beautiful experinance to be there in the White House touring the West Wing, seeing my art hanging, meeting those it was helping, watching Michelle standing tall in grace a smile exouding all sorts of love and possiblity.

With the chance to add to the White House Collection, leveling seeds of transformation, as art heals.

It was for Haiti this time, the image came from the set of Hurricane Season: The Hidden Messages in Water By Alixa & Naima who together form Climbing Poetree.

I meet so may beautiful souls. So deeply inspired to keep creating and sharing in the most positive and far reaching, deeping transforming, trandsending ways...

illumated in the glow of saving lives while doing what we love... bridging the gap between dreams and possiblity.

an ode to bringing magic to everywhere...*

ox