Tuesday, February 18, 2020


Kim Abeles
https://vimeo.com/93505026
VALISES FOR CAMP GROUND: ARTS, CORRECTIONS AND FIRE MANAGEMENT IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
The mixed media valises are used by the National Park Service and County Fire Department to teach about fire prevention, national forests, and our relationship to nature. Abeles welded the substructures to create shapes like pine tree logs, a chain saw, and other fire fighting tools. 
 The artworks and creative programs are developed to explore new models in two core areas: increasing public awareness, engagement and responsible stewardship through the County’s wildfire management programs; and providing skills development and job readiness opportunities for incarcerated women through creative activities related to the Santa Monica Mountains.


Valise 1 - Fire Line is specific to firefighting. The exterior is adorned with the first names of the women Abeles worked with at Camp 13. Photo Credit Ken Marchionno
Ten valises were created, each from the ground up and each unique. These are used to teach various issues about fire fighting, fire prevention, and our relationship with nature.
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