Emerald Rose Whipple | EXHALE is comprised of two stylistic representations, portrait paintings and still life landscape paintings. The exhibition acts as a fundraiser to benefit EXHALE in conjunction with The ORANGE BABIES foundation. The exhibition is open to the public by appointment only from August 31st, 2019 through November 2nd, 2019. The World of McIntosh will host a Benefit Event on Friday, November 1st, 2019 in Soho as a closing of the exhibition (214 Lafayette street, New York, NY 10012). 

Although modern in interpretation of subject, Whipple’ s pursuit of painting is in the tradition of the masters of the early 20th Century Impressionism and Pointillism – Paul Gauguin, Georges Seurat, Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet – The brushstrokes are linear and controlled to a degree of pointillism, both in portraiture and abstract landscape. Whipple transforms fleeting moments of contemporary reality into timeless painterly magnificence. In her decadent and ravishing portrayal, fashion and youth culture are celebrated and obscured. Referencing the Impressionism and the Old Masters, Whipple painstakingly captures in paint the ephemeral photographic images. Moments are monumentalized.

“My motivation comes from the desire to create a space of unconditional love for the viewer to exist in, to touch the present moment and experience peace & light. The act of touching life deeply in presence has become a life practice for me since my youth.”

Whipple’s artwork is prized by major collectors; it has been exhibited in over 25 special exhibits and galleries worldwide. Her work has been featured in I-D MAGAZINE, THE LAST MAGAZINE, DAZED DIGITAL, VICE DIGITAL, ART FORUM, BEAUTIFUL DECAY, THE KNOW CULTURE, DEMORGEN, H ART MAGAZINE, DE WITTE RAAF.

The EXHALE Project is an initiative devoted to support, celebrate and raise awareness of Orange Babies - a charity tackling the HIV/Aids epidemic in African nations through a holistic approach that provides mothers, children and orphans affected by the disease access to much needed medication, nutritional food, education and psychological support.

On a mission to establish a HIV-free future in Zambia, The EXHALE Project, in partnership with Orange Babies is out to empower, educate and unite the community and next generation in Zambia through the team spirit of sport.  Studies show sport has the power to inspire and transform the lives and mindset of youths by promoting positive physical, mental and emotional fitness and wellbeing, healthy lifestyle choices, boosting camaraderie, compassion and conflict resolution to build respectful relationships between males and females.

Set to be unveiled in summer 2020, EXHALE will establish a multi-functional soccer field, a five-team strong co-ed youth soccer league and a training program for coaches and mentors in Zambia in an important step towards unification in the fight against HIV and Aids.

Contact: Carl Navarro, Recess Assembly carl@recessassembly.com