Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg in black and white gown: Inspired by the colors black and white, representing equilibrium — the perfect balance and duality of the ballerina — to play through dance, negative or positive roles, forming a single artistic identity.

Value: $7,000
Starting Bid: $1,500

Patricia Delgado in white gown: Work inspired by the ballet tutu — skirt worn as a costume in a ballet performance. The pointe shoes are embroidered with tulle, material used in the confection of a tutu, achieving a romantic, classic, almost in air-like style — words that define the ballet aesthetic.  Dress made out of tulle. Handkerchiefs skirt cascading down and top embroidered in white and silver with Swarovski crystals in different sizes and fancy shapes.

Fine Art Photo by Yobe: 15x30 – Plexiglass photo of Patricia Delgado in White Gown

Patricia’s Pointe Shoes by Ozcar G.: Pointe shoes embroidered in tulle with silver threads and Swarovski crystals. Hand-made flower in silk and finished with ostrich feather accents.

Value: $2,500
Starting Bid: $800

Value: $2,500
Starting Bid: $800

Mary Carmen Catoya in lemon yellow gown: Lemon yellow gown with waterfalls, shaped skirt in ruffled silk charmeuse, with top in French lace, and embroidery in multicolored rhinestones and ribbons shaped flowers.

Through different shades of colors and various embroidery techniques, I wanted to represent the vital elements to become a ballet dancer such as, posture, alignment, balance, strength and flexibility, which achieve visual virtuosity.

Fine Art Photo by Yobe: 15x30 – Plexiglass photo of Mary Carmen Catoya in Lemon Yellow Gown

Mary Carmen’s Pointe Shoes by
Ozcar G.: Pointe shoes covered with French lace, embroidered rhinestones, and ribbons in the shape of flowers. Adorned with pleated organdy detail in the front, fuchsia colored ostrich feathers, and green colored goose feathers. 

Value: $2,500
Starting Bid: $800

Value: $2,500
Starting Bid: $800

Tricia Albertson in blue gown:  Light-blue cobalt, iridescent Italian chiffon dress, with top embroidered in rhinestones, fine jewels and stones including pearls, blue onyx, and lapis lazuli.

Pointe shoes are inspired by Paris, France, the place where the art form began to develop, capturing the exquisite refinement and intricate process that makes the ballet the jewel of the expressionists’ art. The pearls that triangle at the tip represent the Eifel Tower. 

Fine Art Photo by Yobe: 15x30 – Plexiglass photo of Tricia Albertson in Lapis Lazuli Blue Gown

Tricia’s Pointe Shoes by Ozcar G.: Slippers covered in silk chiffon and embroidered in fine jewels and stones such as pearls and blue onyx.

Value: $2,500
Starting Bid: $800

Value: $2,500
Starting Bid: $800

Jeanette Delgado in burgundy gown: Burgundy dress made out ​​of silk taffeta with French lace bustier, embroidered in red rhinestones and gold metal.  Inspired by the red blood color, which represents spiritual strength, character and the passion of the dancer in its interpretation — turning it into something as precious as gold, transcending eras and generations without losing its value.

Fine Art Photo by Yobe: 15x30 – Plexiglass photo of Jeanette Delgado in Burgundy Gown

Jeanette’s Pointe Shoes by Ozcar G.: French lace covered slippers embroidered in red rhinestones and gold metal, adorned at the tip with rooster’s feathers.

Value: $2,500
Starting Bid: $800

Value: $2,500
Starting Bid: $800

Value: $15,000
Starting Bid: $6,500

Pointe shoes are the vehicle that enables the dancer to show us their craft.  Through this image, I wanted to express the wear and tear on the feet, as well as the shoes. The thrill of victory, the agony of the day-by-day, years of training and physical pain and struggle in order to show the world at large, perfection in dance — an image of the sublime. The heavy brush strokes in all of my works, represent the freedom, not only of the dancer, but also of the painter, to fly, to soar, to make you feel the passion of the artist.  The gold paint in the bottom represents all that is left behind by the dancer — her soul … for the love of dance, music, art … which unites us all, regardless of color, creed or station in life.  A love of beauty, a love of dance.

— Leonor Anthony

Value: $500
Starting Bid: $500

Ozcar G. • OZCAR G. COUTURE

Ozcar G. was born Ozcar G. Lopez in Havana, Cuba in 1973. He was a very young man when he realized fashion would reign his world. With an educational background that includes everything in the arts through dance academies for ballet, musical training and theatrical performance —Ozcar G. managed to single-handedly acquired the necessary skills in fashion design and gain recognition even within his small town’s ambits. These artistic enrichments embodied by Ozcar G. brings his design to a cultural artistic approach.

As a teenager, Ozcar G. participated and won many fashion contests; one of those contest he was awarded an eight-month course as sidekick to a French couture professor—this accomplishment sparked his interest and set him on a journey for his lifelong passion. While in Cuba he continued to explore with not only clothing, he appended to his repertoire jewelry, accessories and other adornments for the neighborhood ladies.

This young and artistic designer was able to escape the Cuban regime and relocate in Mexico, where he was quickly contracted as lead couture director for a significant number of manufacturers. The role promptly brought him to realize the need for his own design atelier—at this level he was attracting clients from the United States, Panama and other foreign countries. 

His time in Mexico was cut short when he decided to move his operations to Miami, Florida. Upon his arrival he landed prestigious roles working with renowned local designers. Ozcar G. quickly launched own clothing line and began to exhibit an original collection throughout Miami, Palm Beach and New York.

The newly established Ozcar G. has refined his couture line to a very distinguished and exclusive clientele for whom he creates one-of-a-kind Haute Couture pieces to satisfy the most exquisite of tastes. Each piece is executed by a highly qualified team of professionals, carefully crafted with fine fabrics, embellished with elegant and masterful finishing touches by the very own Ozcar G.

In 2009, Ozcar G. was named “Top Designer of South Florida,” on the popular TV show The Best of South Florida  on the CW Television Network. His work has been featured by multiple periodicals i.e. The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Florida International Magazine for their Art Basel Issue, The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach Daily News,  Palm Beach Society, Palm Beach Today, The Jewel of Palm Beach, Venue Magazine. Socialite (Russian Language). Designer Ozcar G. has made television appearances for Al Rojo Vivo – NBC/Telemundo National, and Notimujer – CNN.

YOBE CRESPO • YOBE PHOTOGRAPHY

From as early as eight years old, photographer Yobe Crespo was fascinated with photography, begging his mother to buy him a camera. Not an easy prospect since it was 1992 in Communist Cuba where it was difficult, if not impossible to get even the most basic things. She bought him a used, twin lens Rolleiflex film camera, but had to wait three months for the store to find film for the camera. Yobe immediately began taking photos of his classmates, making them pose according to his budding art director vision.

He also found beauty in the close examination of the smallest flowers and leaves, photographing them in close-ups so extreme they became abstract. At age 10, Yobe and his family emigrated from Havana to Miami and according to Cuban government regulations, his beloved camera and other possessions were confiscated and left behind.

What began as a childhood infatuation continued to blossom and by the time he was in high school, Yobe was the first student to own a then cutting-edge digital camera. Soon after, he had a brisk business taking digital portraits of his classmates for their personal websites.

Yobe’s influences are as far-reaching as his creativity and abilities. He delights in the seemingly spontaneous, yet carefully orchestrated celebrity portraits of Annie Leibovitz but is equally mesmerized by photojournalist Steve McCurry, who became famous for his iconic National Geographic photo of the haunting “Afghan Girl” during the war in 1984. “It’s his talent for recognizing and capturing a fleeting moment in reality. You don’t get a second chance,” says Yobe.

Legendary fashion photographer Herb Ritts also informs Yobe’s work. “Ritts broke ground in fashion by pushing the envelope of what was accepted in magazines in the early 80s, then transitioned effortlessly into the then-new field of music videos directing for Madonna and Michael Jackson. His imagination had no limits.”

Fine art is also a strong influence for Yobe, who has travelled the world always visiting art museums. Those images inform his choices and the breadth of his photography, which currently includes fine art landscapes and portraits commissioned by private clients. His commercial photography work includes executive portraits for attorneys and top CEOs. He has also covered fashion week and designer fashion shows in South Florida and in New York
 
Yobe’s photography is often a narrative of real life, he shoots for a wide variety of clients and his work can be found regularly published in interior design, real estate and retail websites as well as in lifestyle, industry, fashion and business trade publications. He recently participated in a photography exhibit featuring prominent women in South Florida including TV news personalities, philanthropists and business leaders. Yobe has flourished into his own style of editorial photography with a unique style that is a blend of an artist’s imagination and the unerring eye of a journalist.

Like Herb Ritts, Yobe has seamlessly transitioned from still photography to video. He has become a highly-skilled editor who edits the video reports on TheDaisyColumn.com society website, working alongside TV news veteran and society columnist Daisy Olivera. His video work has extended into making short films and documentaries and is currently developing an online television show based in Miami.

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LEONOR ANTHONY

Leonor Anthony is an Expressionist artist born in Havana, Cuba. Leonor immigrated with her family to the United States as a very young child. Today, she resides and works in Coconut Grove, Florida.

Leonor began her artistic endeavors as a classical pianist and an accomplished actor. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, her numerous credits include principle roles in major motion pictures, television series and theater.

Leonor’s preferred medium is oil on canvas and charcoal drawings. The imagery of her art is crafted with a combination of precise and loose brush strokes, characterized by powerful colors and jarring compositions that elicit vivid emotional reactions.

In her work, the world is presented by means of a highly subjective personal and spontaneous self-expression. Her paintings do not depict objective reality, but the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse within a person. They seek to express meaning and emotional experience rather than physical reality.

Leonor’s art reflects an uncompromising concern for the world, an ardent compassion for the human experience. The compositions run the gamut in scale and color, with her palette ranging from vivid bold colors to near monochromatic studies with just a touch of color. This enigmatic dichotomy of style is a reflection of the artist’s search for freedom of expression and penchant for setting her own rules.

Leonor’s art was recently showcased at the “Beijing International Art Exposition” held in August of 2012 at the China World Trade Center, Beijing, China. Her art works are also being exhibited at the Residenzia S’llario Gallery, Montepulciano, Italy and in Washington, DC at the National League of American Pen Women. The artist works are further represented in private collections in, New York, Florida, North Carolina, Colorado, Puerto Rico, Haiti, The Netherlands, Italy and Kenya.

Leonor is an accredited scholar, holding Bachelor Degrees in Art History, Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies. Her papers on Paul, Stoicism and Women in Pauline Theology have been published in the World Association of International Studies Journal.

The belief that education is the foundation of freedom inspired her to co-found the Himalayan Community Project, Inc. (HCP). HCP is a grassroots, non-profit organization for social and economic empowerment through education initiatives for the underprivileged children of Nepal. The HCP School Support Fund identifies discrete projects to benefit the schools in Achane and Muchok villages. These range from the distribution of school supplies, upgrading classroom furniture, to building new classrooms and undertaking much needed maintenance of school buildings, etc.

As a Director of HCP, Leonor is coordinating a Florida International University (FIU) Study Abroad Program to Nepal for students to visit and work with the HCP sponsored schools in the remote villages of Achane and Muchok. She is also involved with the FIU Honors College Food for Talk Event, which provides funding for the study abroad programs, scholarships for deserving students, and honors research opportunities.

As an alumnus of the Honors College of FIU, Leonor donated The Dance, a substantial piece of art comprised of three large panels totaling 108”W x 114”H, to commemorate the imperial banquet held by Princes Thi-Nga of Vietnam in honor of his Holiness the Dalai Lama to benefit the FIU School of Religious Studies. On behalf of the FIU Honors College, Leonor was also able to procure a Statue of Jose Marti by famed Master Sculptor Tony Lopez, whose renowned works include the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach, Florida.

She is an active member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Greater Miami, working on the Miracle Makers Luncheon and Fashion Show Committee at the Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne and volunteered as a face painter for the Annual BBBS Holiday Party.

Through the donation of her work as an artist and volunteering her time, Leonor supports various charitable and community organizations such as the United Way of Miami Wine and Food Festival, Honey Shine Mentoring Program, Loving Soles, Special Olympics Miami Dade, and Paws 4 You Rescue. She is also a member of The Prologue Society, World Association of International Studies, and The National League of American Pen Women.