(SEPT 25) Brooklyn, NY - Mosaic
Artist Grace Baley and a group of females boxers from world famous
boxing gym, Gleason's, will take off their gloves for a special
cause during the 13th annual D.U.M.B.O Art Under the Bridge Festival
on September 26-27th. [Female boxers of Gleason's Gym donate
proceeds of Mosaic Art to ‘Girls for Gender Equity.]
"As a mosaic artist I find inspiration all around me. I love the
challenge of creating images and designs with pieces of glass," said
Grace Baley, "building one unified piece by using a bunch of smaller
units and seeing it all come together beautifully is what excites
me. It's so similar to how I feel when I box. So bringing my two
worlds together was the perfect combination."
The 12-year veteran artist, Baley,
opened up her studio to 15 female boxers to try their hand at
creating beautiful glass mosaics. The total proceeds, 100%, of
the mosaic sales will be donated to Brooklyn-based community
group Girls for Gender Equity (GGE), an organization committed
to the physical, psychological, social and economic development
of girls and women.
Baley said, "Gleason's Gym attracts people from all walks of
life and unites us with one common goal...love for boxing. I
rounded up female boxers from Gleason's to join me in this
project because of how closely we relate to the importance of
removing gender barriers in sports and society. Additionally,
many of us would not have reached our successes in life without
having been involved in athletics and Girls for Gender Equity
shares our passion."
Through education and physical fitness, GGE encourages
communities and creates hope for girls and women to live
self-determined lives. Some of GGE's programs include the Urban
Leaders Academy as well as After-School fitness program that
include boxing, basketball and soccer.
"The contribution to Girls for Gender Equity means opportunities
for young people to thrive as individuals and build community as
a whole. Grace Baley and her artists, represent the spirit of
sisterhood and solidarity that strengthens Brooklyn communities.
We're excited and honored to be weaved into the Annual Dumbo
Arts Festival in this way," said Joanne Smith, Executive
Director of GGE.
Located in Gleason's Gym, "Grace Baley Mosiac Art presents
Gloves Off!' will showcase the female boxers mosaic art during
the two-day festival from 12pm-8pm each day.
The female athletes from Gleason's Gym represent amateur and
professional boxers including 3-time Professional Boxing World
Champion Alicia Ashley along with Alexis Asher, Grace Baley,
Christina Beckles, Camille Currie, Jennifer Czirr, Rochelle
Feinstein, Emily Kramer, Mya Marquis, Keisher Mcleod-Wells,
Angela Querol, Kimberly Tomes, Toni Thompson, Jane Wallentas and
Melody Yam.
Visit gracebaley.com for more information about Grace Bailey
Mosaic Art and www.ggenyc.org for information on Girls for
Gender Equity.
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Camille L. Currie
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