Steven Mason

#LastDay to check out our #shortdocumentary and #exhibit #WillowWomen in #SantaMonica @buildingbridges_ax @bergamotsantamonica TODAY! I am humbled and beyond grateful for all who have been a part of this journey to make it all possible! @marisacaichiolo @arielvargassal @thebroadhurstmethod @_fabneri @yanetsalazarcarrillo @salmayazmin #ShortFilm #documentary #nativeamericandocumentary #indigenousdocumentary #basket #baskets #sawil #sawiles #basketmaking #indigenousbasket #basketry #art #livingart #nativeplants #Kumeyaay #Kumiay #nature

If you haven’t made it out to see “Willow Women” @buildingbridges_ax @bergamotsantamonica yet, DO NOT miss it and get a rare chance to see this #HUGE #pictorial #sawil #basket measuring 32” by #EvaSalazar of #SanJosedelaZorra . With multiple awards, it leaves many in awww of its grace! This piece is monumental and I am honored to be able to exhibit it along with so many other amazing #Kumiay #Kumeyaay items Thanks so humbly to the community, Salazar Family, and Eva for trusting me with such an important piece of Kumiay cultural resource and #Art ! #kumeyaaybasket #kumiaybasket #indigenousart #juncus #juncusbasket #available #basketcollector #history #Awardwinning #nativeamerican #nativeamericanbasket #basketry #basketmaking #documentary #shortdocumentary

If you were not able to make it last weekend to the opening of #WillowWomen and would still like to check out our #ShortDocumentary and #exhibit… . Please stop by #TORROW #June22nd for a special performance by Jacqueline Fuentes and #immerse yourself in #art and #culture . @yanetsalazarcarrillo and Maria Eva also have artisan baskets, jewelry, and sage available from the #Kumiay Community of San Jose de la Zorra JUNE 22nd at 6pm @buildingbridges_ax 2525 Michigan Ave. Unit F2 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Please support #indigenous businesses #Basket #Basketweaving #Sawil #Sawiles #Art #Juncus #Willow #documentary #Kumeyaay #Kumiay #NativeAmerican #Weavers #SouthernCalifornia #BajaCalifornia @marisacaichiolo @arielvargassal

This photo, at the end of our opening night of “Willow Women” @buildingbridges_ax last Sunday, with the amazing women in our documentary…. Represents so so much!! It Comes at a year into this labor of love, of working to get this story seen and heard with five #FilmFestivals under our belts! This journey has been much more than I ever expected with gaining closer new friends, learning new life lessons, having amazing new adventures, to strengthening bonds with old friends, sharing new knowledge, but also finding new purpose! It’s been a journey With lots of twist and turns, but this photo was the goal and worth the process! #THANKYOU all who was able to make it out on #FathersDay to view our #film , immerse yourself in #art , and celebrate these #Kumiay #women and their #weaving skills and #culture ! While filming #WillowWomen , we ask @yanetsalazarcarrillo if she would ever be interested in being in a #gallery and she said yes, making this photo a surreal moment of our journey together! The Baskets / Sawiles on the wall are some of the #expert #pictorial weavings that they create through knowledge passed down since time immemorial! The exhibit and #shortdocumentary will be up until the end of June! So please stop by and check it out! outfit by @carlafernandezmx #jewlery by the #Kumiay #Kumeyaay #Basket #Sawil #Sawiles #BuildingBridgesArtExchange @bergamotsantamonica @marisacaichiolo @arielvargassal @thebroadhurstmethod @_fabneri #southernCalifornia #NativeAmerican #indigenous @salmayazmin

In the words of @liz_de_god … My dear friends (being me and my husband) had a vision to uplift the voices of the #Kumiay #Kumeyaay tribe A community that lives to honor and respect the Earth To take only what is needed Fight to protect it and honor it It was an honor and great blessing to be in the presence of the incredibly confident and strong women, whose hearts remain open with unconditional love despite the challenges and injustices they face. The exhibit is not only a display of their beautiful work but of the power of love. The love these women hold for their community empowers them to work hard to keep their traditions alive for future generations and share it with the world! Please check out our #shortdocumentary and #exhibit on view now @buildingbridges_ax through the end of June! #kumiay #kumeyaay #Native #nativeamerican #WillowWomen #BuildingBridgesArtexchange #Art #Nativebasket #Indigenousbasket #Sawil #Sawiles #Basketcollector #SouthernCaliforniaBasket

TODAY is the DAY!!!!! Our Docs LA Screening + Exhibit OPENING SUNDAY, JUNE 16th - 4pm Building Bridges Art Exchange WILLOW WOMEN: Embodied Threads: Weaving the Kumeyaay Legacy Through the Documentary Film and weaving objects, embark on a sensory exploration that transcends time and space, weaving together stories of resilience, creativity, and community. Let the voices of the land and the hands of the weavers guide you in a celebration of cultural continuity and shared reverence for the environment. As we gather in this space of creativity and reflection, we invite you to engage with the legacy of the Willow Women and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Kumeyaay community. Together, let us honor the past, celebrate the present, and weave a brighter future for the generations to come. Join us as we unite in the spirit of community, art, and nature - weaving a tapestry of collective understanding and appreciation for the profound legacy of the Kumeyaay people. This project is created by Two Cardinal Points, an art collective by Ariel Vargassal @arielvargassal and Steven Mason @stevenmasonlife , a multifaceted art collective dedicated to crafting and showcasing unique, thought-provoking works of art. It was Two Cardinal Points Art Collective’s mission to encapsulate this vibrant heritage using a diverse array of artistic expressions, bridging the past and present with a juxtaposition of traditional elements and contemporary materials. Through this harmonious fusion, they aim to transport the viewer into the captivating world of the Kumeyaay, offering a glimpse into their extraordinary culture. Within the enchanting exhibit of “Sawiles”, they invite the community to kindle the same sense of curiosity and wonder that ignited their spirits as they transported to the depths of the weaving tradition. Let the intricate visual metaphors created by the collaboration beckon you to unravel the stories woven within the fabric of this remarkable culture. #Kumeyaay #Kumiay #BajaCalifornia #BajaMexico #KumeyaayLand #WillowWomen #artcommunity #buildingbridgesartexchange #Art #NativeArt #NativeWeaving #NativeAmericanBaskets #Documentary #Sawil #Sawiles

REMINDER : TOMORROW : Opening of “Willow Women” @buildingbridges_ax It’s time for the birthing of our exhibit tomorrow and I am absolutely ecstatic for you all to see it! Please come join us at 4pm tomorrow JUNE 16th 2024 for a journey through weavings, installations, and #Art from and inspired by the Kumiay of Baja California! Screening is at 5pm. Building Bridges Art Exchange 2525 Michigan Ave Unit F2 Santa Mónica, CA 90404 Basket by Marisol Torres of San Jose de la Zorra #basket #Sawil #Sawiles #Indigenousbasket #Indigenous #NativeAmerican #NariveAmericanbasket #Painting #Pictorialbasket #storyteller #WillowWomen #documentary #shortfilm #shortdocumentary #installation #Nature #Willow #StorageBasket #Kumeyaay #Kumiay

“Willow Women” BTS - Baja California, Mexico Hey Everyone!! LA Screening of our first #shortdocumentary #WillowWomen will be SUNDAY June 16th screening at 5pm Building Bridges Art Exchange @buildingbridges_ax @bergamotsantamonica 2525 Michigan Ave Unit F2 Santa Monica, CA 90404 We hope to see you all there and we absolutely cannot wait to share the film and project with everyone! #Kumeyaay #Kumiay #Film #documentary #Shortfilm #Basket #indigenous #indigenousbasket #nativeamerican #nativeamericanbasket #Mexico #BajaCalifornia #Juncus #Juncusbasket #Sawil #Sawiles #behindthescenes #filmmaking @arielvargassal @thebroadhurstmethod @_fabneri @marisacaichiolo @yanetsalazarcarrillo @salmayazmin

SAVE THE DATE : SUNDAY JUNE 16th - 4pm Building Bridges Art Exchange WILLOW WOMEN: Embodied Threads: Weaving the Kumeyaay Legacy Through the Documentary Film and weaving objects. Embark on a sensory exploration that transcends time and space, weaving together stories of resilience, creativity, and community. Let the voices of the land and the hands of the weavers guide you in a celebration of cultural continuity and shared reverence for the environment. As we gather in this space of creativity and reflection, we invite you to engage with the legacy of the Willow Women and immerse yourself in the beauty of Kumeyaay community. Together, let us honor the past, celebrate the present, and weave a brighter future for generations to come. Join us as we unite in the spirit of community, art, and nature - weaving a tapestry of collective understanding and appreciation for the profound legacy of the Kumeyaay people. This project is created by Two Cardinal Points, an art collective by Ariel Vargassal @arielvargassal and @stevenmasonlife Steven Mason, a multifaceted art collective dedicated to crafting and showcasing unique, thought-provoking works of art It was Two Cardinal Points Art Collective’s mission to encapsulate this vibrant heritage using a diverse array of artistic expressions, bridging the past and present with a juxtaposition of traditional elements and contemporary materials. Through this harmonious fusion, they aim to transport the viewer into the captivating world of the Kumeyaay, offering a glimpse into their extraordinary culture. Within the enchanting exhibit of “Sawiles,” they invite the community to kindle the same sense of curiosity and wonder that ignited their spirits as they transported to the depths of the weaving tradition. Let the intricate visual metaphors created by collaboration beckon you to unravel the stories woven within the fabric of this remarkable culture. #artcommunity #kumayaaytribe #kumayaayland #blessingourland #builfingbridgesartexchange #bergamotstation

Less than two weeks away from the opening of this past years passion, and the angst is killing me for you all to see it!! If you’re free JUNE 16th, come immerse yourself in #Art and #Culture with us at @buildingbridges_ax 2525 Michigan Ave. Unit F2 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Film Screening at 5pm with Q&A after with Film Making Team, Maria Eva Carrillo, and Yanet Salazar from the film! Indigenous basket weaving knowledge has been passed down for millennia, and the astounding creations the #Kumiay of San Jose de la Zorra make, are not to be missed! Along with other multi media art to get lost in! #Artwork #SouthernCaliforniaIndigenous #Kumeyaay #NativeFilm #shortdocumentary #documentary #NativeBasket #NativeAmericanBasket #Indigenousbasket #Basketweaving #PictorialBasket #Juncus #Sawil #Sawiles #BajaCalifornia

Two weeks from Sunday, “Willow Women” will screen in Los Angeles! This project has been our passion for the past year, and we cannot wait for you all to see it! We have put our heart and soul into getting this story heard, and the experience has been like no other! I am Grateful for Building Bridges Art Exchange to showcase our film and exhibit the astounding culture and artwork of this Kumiay / Kumeyaay community. In the meantime, enjoy this trailer of our short Documentary and join us June 16th for this special screening and exhibit! Sunday June 16th : 4pm Building Bridges Art Exchange 2525 Michigan Ave. Unit F2 Santa Monica, CA 90404 #Kumiay #Kumeyaay #Basketweaving #TradionalBasket #indigenousbasket #art #documentary #Shortfilm #WillowWomen #DocumentaryScreening #Basket #Sawil #Sawile #BuildingBridgesArt @buildingbridges_ax @arielvargassal @thebroadhurstmethod @_fabneri @yanetsalazarcarrillo @salmayazmin #SantaMonica

Our Documentary LA Screening + Exhibit SAVE THE DATE : SUNDAY, JUNE 16th - 4pm Building Bridges Art Exchange WILLOW WOMEN: Embodied Threads: Weaving the Kumeyaay Legacy Through the Documentary Film and weaving objects, embark on a sensory exploration that transcends time and space, weaving together stories of resilience, creativity, and community. Let the voices of the land and the hands of the weavers guide you in a celebration of cultural continuity and shared reverence for the environment. As we gather in this space of creativity and reflection, we invite you to engage with the legacy of the Willow Women and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Kumeyaay community. Together, let us honor the past, celebrate the present, and weave a brighter future for the generations to come. Join us as we unite in the spirit of community, art, and nature - weaving a tapestry of collective understanding and appreciation for the profound legacy of the Kumeyaay people. This project is created by Two Cardinal Points, an art collective by Ariel Vargassal @arielvargassal and Steven Mason @stevenmasonlife , a multifaceted art collective dedicated to crafting and showcasing unique, thought-provoking works of art. It was Two Cardinal Points Art Collective’s mission to encapsulate this vibrant heritage using a diverse array of artistic expressions, bridging the past and present with a juxtaposition of traditional elements and contemporary materials. Through this harmonious fusion, they aim to transport the viewer into the captivating world of the Kumeyaay, offering a glimpse into their extraordinary culture. Within the enchanting exhibit of “Sawiles”, they invite the community to kindle the same sense of curiosity and wonder that ignited their spirits as they transported to the depths of the weaving tradition. Let the intricate visual metaphors created by the collaboration beckon you to unravel the stories woven within the fabric of this remarkable culture. #Kumeyaay #Kumiay #BajaCalifornia #BajaMexico #KumeyaayLand #WillowWomen #artcommunity #buildingbridgesartexchange #Art #NativeArt #NativeWeaving #NativeAmericanBaskets #Documentary #Sawil #Sawiles #indigenousland