Lee Bofkin is the CEO and co-founder of, an artist-led platform whose mission is to build a permanent, museum dedicated to street art and graffiti - both online and in bricks and mortar. Their challenge is to transform a blank canvas-wrapped Red Bull cooler into an inspired work of art resulting in unique installations throughout the world and their art a permanent feature. Red Bull Curates is a collaboration between artists and venues giving talented artists a platform to showcase their work turning traditional venues into a creative environment. Ramesh is a passionate family man who loves traveling the globe with his wife and their two young daughters.įor several years, Red Bull has been working with unique and talented artists as part of their Red Bull Curates Project.
A true hotel and travel expert, he also believes in giving back to the communities in which he's lived and worked and is involved in numerous social and charitable organizations. Ramesh has had an exciting career in hospitality filled with unique and varied assignments that have taken him all over the world, including to the likes India, Southeast Asia, Brazil, China, Europe and Australia. Ramesh Jackson is the Vice President & Global Brand Manager for Moxy Hotels. Exposure across Moxy's social media network and on .Ĭommunity Winner Announcement: Octoat 8:00PMįinalists Announcement: 10 October 2014 at 8:00PMĪll times are in Central European Time (GMT + 2:00).The artist as selected by the social media community on Facebook and Twitter will receive:.Canvas and basic art supplies for live 'Blank Canvas' competition on 30 October.Round-trip economy flight to Milan, Italy from home city, three (3) nights' accommodation at Moxy Milan Hotel, breakfast and lunch.
Each finalist will create a new work, live at the final event on a new Blank Canvas Finalists will be provided with a written brief one week prior to the final event.Finalists will compete live at the Moxy Milan 'Blank Canvas' event in front of European lifestyle and art media and members of Milan's social society.The artist's work and biography will be featured in the #ATTHEMOXY Guestbook across social media and on.Receive press and social media coverage through regional media partners of the Moxy.The opportunity to become the Blank Canvas Artist In Residence, curating and designing work for the next opening of a Moxy Hotel.The original artwork displayed in the Moxy Milan Living Room on display to guests every day.The Moxy Milan sets the stage for the global introduction of Moxy Hotels, with new openings planned for Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Oslo, Aberdeen and London.įor more information on Moxy Hotels visit, įor submissions visit /BlankCanvasĪ bold, vibrantly coloured design that captures the attitude and character of Milan and displays a Moxy attitude: spirited, fun and thoughtful Their original artwork from the first stage of the competition will also be displayed in the Moxy Milan Living Room for guests to enjoy.
The winner, selected by the media, art connoisseurs and Moxy Hotel guests in attendance, will be appointed as the official 'Moxy Artist in Residence' and awarded with their own studio at the next Moxy Hotel, along with a prize of US$3,000. The artists will be presented with a blank canvas, art supplies and a live audience and will be asked to create a second piece in just one hour.
The three selected finalists will then be invited to the unveiling celebration of the Moxy Milan Hotel on 30 October 2014 for the Blank Canvas live art experience. Candidates are encouraged to create artwork that represents both the vibrancy of Milan and the Moxy Hotels travel experience – spirited, fun and thoughtful. We are excited about making art part of the Moxy experience."Īrtists will be asked to submit their work by 3 October via /BlankCanvas for review by a panel of judges including Ramesh Jackson of Moxy Hotels, a participant from Red Bull and CEO and co-founder of, Lee Bofkin. "It's the perfect way for Moxy to create visually exciting environments for our guests which reflect the youthful, urban energy of a city like Milan. "The Blank Canvas challenge is a wonderful opportunity for any emerging artist to showcase their work within an exciting new design hotel," said Tina Edmundson, global brand officer for Marriott International's luxury and lifestyle brands. The grand finale of the judging process will see three final candidates create a piece of artwork in front of a live audience of media, hotel guests, art enthusiasts and the Milanese social scene on 30 October in Milan celebrating the official launch of the new Moxy Milan.
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