There is the Escondido Phoenix Retreat (now Malibu Phoenix Retreat) in a secluded Malibu Canyon that wants to live on.
On the other side, the artist Bernard Perroud was in search of a place where he and other artists could initiate a dialogue with nature.
They came together and the Escondido Phoenix Retreat invited the artists and offered its land to their inspiration.
The surroundings and the spirit of this meeting didn't allow a restricted theme, rather the idea was to mediate a transitory impression in a remarkable landscape.
The event culminated in the weekend of June 18-20 when the canyon opened its gates to the public.

Initiated by Bernard Perroud
Curated by Patricia Watts
 

"Untitled" by David McDonald	"Bountiful" by Bernard Perroud Photo by Shubroto Chattopadhyay

Performance artist Barbara Smith guided visitors along the path.
 

	Out of the crystalline light dimension  a spirit guide descends carrying the image of human aspirations  and our connection to the natural world.       Tour the artworks in the canyon click here	Read the review in Sculpture magazine click here
Barbara Smith welcoming visitors

DATES/Events

Artists' Residency, June 7-17, 1999
Opening Reception June 18th, Fri. at 7 pm
    Improvisation by "The Unindicted Co-conspirators" of Improv Underground
    Music by the musicians of no name
Grounds were open to the public June 18th - 20th from 8 am till dusk
Drumming ceremony at 7 pm Saturday, June 19th

This exhibition was made possible by Manfred Menz, Fred Pierson of the
Friends of Phoenix, inc., Irwin Lachman of Escondido Retreat and
A&B Plumbing & Hardware, Malibu.

Links:

  Bernard Perroud
  Malibu Phoenix Retreat
  Daniel Wheeler
 
 

Sculptures More sculptures 2 More sculptures 3 More sculptures 4 More sculptures 5 Artist's statement

Art in Nature Event 2001 The Arts Center at Kingdom Falls, OAH Escondido Phoenix 1999 Malibu Sculpture Event, page 2 Reflections on Art in Nature - published in Nouvel Objet FundsXpress Sculpture - Corporate Client Resume Home