AUG. 9, 2019
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Mural brings ocean to life at KAABOO Del Mar missions artists to paint murals around the world that advocate for ocean conservation. So far, they have about 350 murals in 15 different countries. Art is a universal language, Biondo explains, which has led to the SeaWalls program’s impact across the globe. “We can engage with these communities on these very important issues through beautiful storytelling,” Biondo said. This year, Santa Cruzbased artist Caia Koopman has been selected to bring the piece to life. Several of her works contain subtle messages on the environment, and she says she is looking forward to creating something crowds will want to stop and see. “My goal is to create something beautiful to look at that has an ocean theme, a great message, plus a lot of color, a lot of eye candy, and maybe even a spaceship, just for good measure,” Koopman said. According to Lynn, the live-painting aspect of this mural adds another layer of engagement, especially because PangeaSeed’s outreach booth will be stationed next to the work. “The message will mean more, because crowds were able to be a part of it, watch the process, talk with PangeaSeed,” Lynn said. Last year, Biondo said people were lining up to take selfies with the completed mural, which featured the phrase “Be Kind, Sunshine” on a backdrop of flora, fish and marine debris. This year, Biondo ARTISTS for Oceans, a program run by the nonprofit envi- says she hopes the mural ronmental organization PangeaSeed, has over 350 murals will have the same effect worldwide that advocate ocean conservation. This mural is while also educating passin San Diego, painted by Fintan Magee for SeaWalls. ersby. By Kelli Kyle
DEL MAR — Anyone who’s attended KAABOO Del Mar, the three-day music festival held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds each September, knows there is plenty to take in. Popular music acts are always a huge part of the appeal — this year has several big names on the books, including Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon and Mumford & Sons. Still, there is another major piece of this festival aside from the music: the art. “The owner, Bryan Gordon, wanted to create an event where the art was as important as the music,” Amanda Lynn, art director for KAABOO, said. “He has always been very art forward and art centric, engaging people in a visual manner as well as musical.” Because of this initiative, festival-goers at KAABOO Del Mar are surrounded by art on stages, in galleries and at other
locations throughout the fairgrounds. This year, one of the featured works tackles another KAABOO priority — sustainability. In a project sponsored by the environmental nonprofit PangeaSeed and its program, SeaWalls: Artists for Oceans, an artist will live-paint a 30-foot mural to highlight the importance of a healthy ocean. “For us to be able to engage with a whole new audience — especially one that is so captive, like people at a music festival — is really exciting,” Akira Biondo, director of operations for PangeaSeed, said. KAABOO has partnered with PangeaSeed since the festival started five years ago. The partnership goes beyond just the art — this year, PangeaSeed and a few other organizations are assisting with efforts to reduce plastic waste at the festival. The SeaWalls: Artist for Oceans program com-
SEAWALLS: ARTISTS FOR OCEANS, a program run by the nonprofit environmental organization PangeaSeed, has over 350 murals worldwide that advocate ocean conservation. This mural is in San Diego, painted by street artist Phlegm for SeaWalls. Photos courtesy of PangeaSeed
“We will be right on the ocean, which most people kind of forget once they’re on the ground and enjoying themselves,” Biondo said. “I hope that people will do a sort of double
take and start thinking about their own impact.” This year, 1% of festival ticket proceeds will go toward PangeaSeed, as well as other organizations. KAABOO Del Mar
takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds from Sept. 13 to Sept. 15, and attendees can catch the finished mural for SeaWalls and PangeaSeed on the final day of the event.
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Oceanside expands wetlands and trails OCEANSIDE — The city of Oceanside Water Utilities Department is hosting a public workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 15, to introduce the Loma Alta Wetlands Enhancement planning project. The project area is located at Coast Highway and Pacific Street in southern Oceanside, adjacent to Buccaneer Beach Park. The purpose of the project is to expand coastal wetland habitat and improve public access and outdoor recreation through trails and educational signage. The planning and design phase is being funded by a grant from the State Coastal Conservancy. The community workshop will be in the Oceanside Public Library Community Room, 330 N.
Coast Highway. All interested members of the community and environmental and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend. A brief presentation will be given at 5:15 p.m. The remainder of the time will be open for attendees to provide their input on the project’s goals and objectives for the city’s consideration. Light refreshments will be provided. This is the first of three community workshops scheduled for the project’s planning phase. Input voiced by the public will inform the project footprint, amenities and balance between habitat expansion, recreation and educational features. RSVP to Justin Gamble, Project Manager at jgamble@oceansideca.org.
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