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Sunday, January 18th
5-730 pm
[San Diego]
fundraiser: 'James & Anne Hubbell'
The Lilian Berkley Collection (128 East Grand Avenue; Escondido)
info: 760-480-9434
detail: “When so much of our life vanishes, it makes space for
a new part of ourselves to emerge.” [James Hubbell]
Within a matter
of hours, a devastating inferno incinerated one of San Diego’s most
unique places of artistic and natural beauty– the home and art studio
of James and Anne Hubbell. Finding their life’s work in the path
of the fire, they evacuated, taking with them what little they could,
leaving behind much that was dear to the artist and his family. Returning
to the property, Jim could only find a burnt hilltop, the bulk of their
lives in ashes. In addition to their handcrafted home, 300 to 400 sculptures,
windows, paintings, and models burned, as well as the tools that made
them. There was no insurance. The costly premiums seemed better spent
gathering students and fostering community with art, nature, and a peaceful
spirit. Daunted but not devastated, Jim and Anne are facing this loss
with faith, awe, and humility. Heading into the future with an expanded
vision, they will rebuild this place as a sanctuary for all forms of creativity,
and transition stewardship to the non-profit Ilan-Lael Foundation. Anne
and Jim would be the first artists-in-residence and, for their time, hold
it in trust for those who would come after. The Foundation will forge
an enduring link to the future, ensuring that the creative and educational
prominence of James Hubbell’s work will remain an ever-present inspiration.
The Lilian Berkeley
Collection cordially invites you to attend a special fundraiser to benefit
the Ilan-Lael Foundation, in honor of James and Anne Hubbell. The fundraiser
will include a silent auction of works by James Hubbell, as well as work
by other locally and internationally-renowned artists. Wine and hors d’oeuvres.
$50 donation per person. RSVP, respectfully requested. For more information
about the Ilan-Lael Foundation, visit:
www.hubbellandhubbell.com
