The Gift Network

March 12th, 2009

I am initiating a project called the Gift Network in order to develop further the ideas of value and exchange in the context of making and owning (or experiencing) art that I was exploring with the Auction last fall. The structure of the project will be as follows. Paintings will be given to interested and willing participants, who in turn will agree to give the paintings again within a year of receiving the Gift. The paintings will thus remain community property, but will be hosted by a series of individuals - like you! If you are interested in participating in this project please email me at ian@wingedway.com. Clearly there are many details to work out, and paintings to be painted, but I will keep you posted.

I am indebted to Charlie Ledley, whose generous commission of a large painting this year will go a long way toward supporting the initial paintings in the Gift Network.

If you are interested in supporting this project by way of commission or donation, drop me a line.

Winged Way is not yet a 501c3 organization, so donations are not tax-deductible.

Bio

Ian is a painter, poet and qin player living in the Catskills (New York).