I AM SNOWBOARDING Honors Life of Jeff Anderson

kailee bradstreet

• October 16 2009
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I AM SNOWBOARDING, A collaborative art project featuring the work of renowned artists and photographers across the country, will be unveiled Saturday, November 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Village At Mammoth, Mammoth Lakes, California. The art collection was created in honor of pro snowboarder Jeff Anderson. Here are some details from a post on TransWorld Snowboarding’s site:

“In honor of what would be Jeff’s 30th birthday this November, and to raise money for the JLA Memorial Fund, a group of world-renowned photographers and artist

s, friends of Jeff and of snowboarding have come together to create an unparalleled body of work titled: I AM SNOWBOARDING.

One photographer is paired with one artist to create an original 30″ x 40″ piece. A photo of Jeff, shot by the photographer, has been enlarged onto archival canvas upon which the artist paints or uses any medium to create a unique collaborative work.
The resulting pieces are one of a kind, the partnerships formed in this project a tribute to the depth of the snowboarding, skateboarding and art communities.

All proceeds from I AM SNOWBOARDING go directly to the JLA Memorial Fund - the completion of the Brothers Skateboard Park in Mammoth and the support of local art.

The collection will be released for the first time in The Village at Mammoth, Mammoth Lakes, CA on November 14th, 2009 and will be open to the public for two weeks through November 29th. Opening Reception Saturday, November 14th from six to nine in the evening during Mammoth Mountain’s Big Kickoff Weekend.

Limited edition prints will be available online through Asymbol Gallery - Travis Rice and Mike Parillo’s new endeavor that showcases the art and photography that have defined their lifestyle for the past decade. Asymbol is set to launch this November. Originals will be auctioned at the end of the season. Details TBA. Please visit www.iamJLA.org for more info.”