STANDARDVISION ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: A RADIANT CELEBRATION OF LIGHT AND LIFE FROM CHRISTY LEE ROGERS

For the months of November and December, StandardVision has curated a site-specific showcase from visual poet Christy Lee Rogers on view across a number of StandardVision’s large-scale exterior displays throughout Los Angeles until December 31st, 2024.

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A master of light and shadow, Christy Lee Rogers harnesses the untamable force of water to create ethereal worlds, where human figures are suspended in a ballet of fluid motion and raw emotion. Her work has often been compared to Baroque painting masters like Caravaggio and Rubens, with dramatic chiaroscuro light; yet it pulses with its own celestial rhythm—where darkness surrenders to the soft radiance of light, and each image feels like a snapshot from a dream.

"THE MUSES" BY CHRISTY LEE ROGERS ON EXHIBIT AT THE PARTHENON MUSEUM IN NASHVILLE, TN OPENING DECEMBER 12, 2024

Christy Lee Rogers contemporary underwater Baroque image Sea of Tranquility at the Parthenon Museum, Nashville

The Parthenon Museum

2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203

FREE TICKETS FOR OPENING RECEPTION (DEC. 12TH 6-8PM) ARE AVAILABLE HERE

Emerging from the darkest depths and exploding in a burst of light, Christy Lee Rogers’ photographs in The Muses are sure to inspire. Figures and fabric combust in radiant scenes evoking memories of passion, tragedy, and playful exuberance. Since antiquity, muses have been called upon by artists to aid in the writing of poetry and heart wrenching dramas, to guide the feet of dancers, to inspire laughter, or to provoke deep contemplation of history and the stars. Throughout the exhibit, visitors will be encouraged to imagine, engage, and create based on inspiration gained from The Muses.

https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/events/christy-lee-rogers

December 13, 2024 - June 1, 2025

JAMES CAMERON SIGNS ARTWORKS OF ZOE SALDAÑA, SIGOURNEY WEAVER & KATE WINSLET BY CHRISTY LEE ROGERS AND GIFTS THEM TO THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURES' LIBRARY

THE FOUR ARTWORKS CREATED BY CHRISTY TO SUPPORT THE NATURE CONSERVANCY'S OCEAN CONSERVATION EFFORTS, WERE GIFTED TO THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURES' MARGARET HERRICK LIBRARY BY JAMES CAMERON AND, POSTHUMOUSLY, AVATAR'S PRODUCER JON LANDAU.

THE FOUR ARTWORKS CREATED BY CHRISTY TO SUPPORT THE NATURE CONSERVANCY'S OCEAN CONSERVATION EFFORTS, WERE GIFTED TO THE ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES' MARGARET HERRICK LIBRARY BY JAMES CAMERON AND, POSTHUMOUSLY, AVATAR'S PRODUCER JON LANDAU.

The four museum quality photographs, measuring 39 x 48 Inches (99 x 122 cm) each and with a value of $60,000, were hand-signed by James Cameron at Lightstorm Entertainment and delivered to The Academy of Motion Pictures. 

The other names on the Academy's gift form were: Christy Lee Rogers, The Walt Disney Studios, The Nature Conservancy and A Gallery Ltd.

James Cameron signed 20 artworks in total, 4 of which went to the Academy Museum and 16 have been made available for purchase through Fraser Scott at A Gallery Artists Ltd. via Rogers’ website: www.christyleerogers.com/avatar 

100% of net proceeds go to The Nature Conservancy.

ARTIST CHRISTY LEE ROGERS DONATES "CANDY" TO THE MINNESOTA MARINE ART MUSEUM "FOR THE LOVE OF WATER" AUCTION

We invite you to attend the silent auction galabid.com

Saturday, September 21 | At the Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Returning for a third consecutive year, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s For The Love of Water Gala & Art Auction has evolved into the signature fall art event in Southeastern Minnesota. Our purpose is simple, to gather friends, family, fans and partners to celebrate and support the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and its mission - creating meaningful art experiences inspired by water.  

Candy by artist Christy Lee Rogers was donated to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for their For the Love of Water auction

CHRISTY LEE ROGERS' 'MUSES OF AVATAR' AT PATER NOSTER - A SWEDISH LIGHTHOUSE ISLAND

The Muses of Avatar artworks, commissioned by James Cameron and Disney, photographed by Christy Lee Rogers and starring Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet, will be displayed on the remote Swedish lighthouse island, Pater Noster, opening on July 2nd to raise funds for The Nature Conservancy. 

James Cameron, producer/director/writer of “Avatar: The Way of Water”, is a long-time supporter of ocean conservation. Rogers created these artworks in her unique style, breaking usual conventions and shooting the actresses through the play of light refracting through the water to evoke the feel of a painting.

Cameron said: “I have long admired Christy’s art and began collecting her works several years ago. Her unique style of shooting her subjects underwater naturally inspired me to suggest she do a special shoot with our cast.”

 In celebration of “Avatar: The Way of Water”, Disney and Avatar launched a global “Keep Our Oceans Amazing” campaign to raise awareness of the challenges facing oceans and marine life. The campaign supports TNC and its work to protect 10 of our oceans’ amazing animals and their habitats, connected to the beauty of Pandora. This art sale is one of many ways fans can help TNC reach its goal, as 100% of net proceeds from the art sales will go to TNC and help protect our oceans. To learn more, visit: www.nature.org/disney

 “Offering these unique pieces of art to benefit The Nature Conservancy through the “Avatar: The Way of Water’s” ‘Keep Our Oceans Amazing’ campaign is a perfect synergy, and we were excited to collaborate with Christy.,” added Producer Jon Landau.

The Muses of Avatar series is available for sale as four limited edition, museum quality photographs signed by Rogers, as well as a series of high-quality prints both signed by Rogers and unsigned, available for purchase through Fraser Scott at A Gallery Artists Ltd. via Rogers’ website at www.christyleerogers.com/avatar

The works, displayed along the dock where boats arrive at Pater Noster, are printed with recycled materials.  and will be displayed from July 2– September1, 2024.

Pater Noster is a boutique hotel situated on a tiny, isolated lighthouse island in West Sweden – dedicated to ocean preservation. The lighthouse has a history of guiding travelers at sea since 1868. With nine uniquely decorated rooms and dining experiences featuring seafood like seaweed and lobster, Pater Noster offers an unparalleled experience beyond the ordinary. The hotel has received significant international attention and has been given several awards since its opening in 2020, including the title of world’s best hotel concept.

Organized by Per Olsson of UpOnWalls https://en.paternoster.se

Christy Lee Rogers' Muses of Avatar weather the storm at Pater Noster Sweden

ROGERS' WORKS ON EXHIBIT IN CHINA WITH ART LABOR AT MIRROR SPACE

Art Labor Gallery, in collaboration with Mirror Space will host a group exhibition in Shaoxing China.

“IN THE FLOW”

This exhibition employs water as the curatorial thread. It presents a rich tapestry of works by various artists who have ingeniously used water as their creative theme. The journey commences from the geographical location of the Mirror Space, nestled next to a tranquil lake. It leads to a profound understanding of the pivotal role water has played in artistic creations spanning ancient to modern times, from China to the rest of the world. Artists have masterfully used the fluidity, transparency, and reflective properties of water as a metaphor to express their emotions, thoughts, and criticisms. In their works, water is not merely the theme of creation, a visual element, but also a carrier of emotions, and a psychological landscape.

https://artlaborgallery.com

Artist Christy Lee Rogers exhibits in China with Art Labor
Underwater baroque artist Christy Lee Rogers exhibits in China with Art Labor
Underwater baroque artist Christy Lee Rogers exhibits her prints in China with Art Labor

LONDON SIGNING EVENT FOR "MUSES OF AVATAR" PRINTS BY CHRISTY LEE ROGERS

Christy Lee Rogers recently signed her Muses of Avatar prints in London, inspired by Avatar: The Way of Water and commissioned by James Cameron and Disney. This signing featured her signature ethereal underwater imagery, with all proceeds from the print sales dedicated to The Nature Conservancy to support ocean conservation. All printing was done at the Beyond Print printing labs.

Artist Christy Lee Rogers London signing of the Muses of Avatar prints commissioned by James Cameron
Artist Christy Lee Rogers London signing of the Muses of Avatar prints commissioned by James Cameron

ZOE SALDAÑA, SIGOURNEY WEAVER AND KATE WINSLET FEATURED IN UNDERWATER ART CELEBRATING AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, SHOT BY CHRISTY LEE ROGERS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

The Nature Conservancy’s global goal is to conserve 10 percent of the world’s oceans by 2030

ZOE SALDAÑA, SIGOURNEY WEAVER AND KATE WINSLET FEATURED IN UNDERWATER ART CELEBRATING AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, SHOT BY CHRISTY LEE ROGERS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Muses of Avatar - Zoe, Sigourney and Kate

Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet, stars of 20th Century Studios’ “Avatar: The Way of Water”, posed for renowned underwater photographer Christy Lee Rogers for a series of photographs celebrating our oceans to raise funds to support The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

James Cameron, the film’s producer/director/writer, is a long-time supporter of ocean conservation. Rogers created these artworks in her unique style, breaking usual conventions and shooting the actresses through the play of light refracting through the water to evoke the feel of a painting.

Cameron said: “I have long admired Christy’s art and began collecting her works several years ago. Her unique style of shooting her subjects underwater naturally inspired me to suggest she do a special shoot with our cast.”

ZOE SALDAÑA AND KATE WINSLET FEATURED IN UNDERWATER ART CELEBRATING AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, SHOT BY CHRISTY LEE ROGERS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Muses of Avatar - Zoe Saldaña and Kate Winslet

The artwork will be launched online on March 8, 2024, as four limited edition, museum quality photographs signed by Rogers, as well as a series of high-quality prints both signed by Rogers and unsigned, available for purchase through Fraser Scott at A Gallery Artists Ltd. via Rogers’ website at www.christyleerogers.com/avatar.

“Offering these unique pieces of art to benefit The Nature Conservancy through the “Avatar: The Way of Water’s” ‘Keep Our Oceans Amazing’ campaign is a perfect synergy, and we were excited to collaborate with Christy,” added Producer Jon Landau.

ZOE SALDAÑA FEATURED IN UNDERWATER ART CELEBRATING AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, SHOT BY CHRISTY LEE ROGERS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Muses of Avatar - Zoe Saldaña

In celebration of “Avatar: The Way of Water”, Disney and Avatar launched a global “Keep Our Oceans Amazing” campaign to raise awareness of the challenges facing oceans and marine life. The campaign supports TNC and its work to protect 10 of our oceans’ amazing animals and their habitats, connected to the beauty of Pandora. This art sale is one of many ways fans can help TNC reach its goal, as 100% of net proceeds from the art sales will go to TNC and help protect our oceans. To learn more, visit: www.nature.org/disney

Christy Lee Rogers said: “Water is healing – it’s life itself. And as the provider of life – oxygen to all through tiny phytoplankton, our oceans need our care more than ever right now. It is a great honor to be able to help James Cameron, Jon Landau, and the ‘Avatar’ and Disney teams in realizing that dream of clean and protected world oceans – through the release of these images for The Nature Conservancy.”

KATE WINSLET FEATURED IN UNDERWATER ART CELEBRATING AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, SHOT BY CHRISTY LEE ROGERS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Muses of Avatar - Kate Winslet

“Healthy oceans are vital to the health of the planet and all living things, including people. Oceans are 90% of the habitable planet and home to more than half of all life on earth; they provide livelihoods for billions of people, produce the food we eat and half the air we breathe,” said Melissa Garvey, Global Director of Ocean Protection at The Nature Conservancy. “Through the work of Christy Lee Rogers and the support of Disney and Avatar, we can shape a brighter future where people and nature can thrive—ensuring healthier oceans for all.”

20th Century Studios’ “Avatar: The Way of Water”, nominated for four Academy Awards® including Best Picture, is filmmaker James Cameron’s highly-acclaimed first follow-up to his 2009 blockbuster hit “Avatar.” Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive and the tragedies they endure. Directed by James Cameron and produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, the Lightstorm Entertainment Production stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and Kate Winslet. The screenplay is by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver. The story is by James Cameron &Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Salerno. David Valdes and Richard Baneham serve as the film’s executive producers.

Christy Lee Rogers is a visual artist from Kailua, Hawaii. Her obsession with water as a medium for breaking the conventions of contemporary photography has led to her work being compared to Baroque painting masters like Caravaggio. In 2019 she won Open Photographer of the Year at the Sony World Photography Awards. She is a two-time finalist for the Contemporary Talents Award from the Foundation François Schneider in France, and was commissioned by Apple to create underwater images with the iPhone 11Pro, as well as featured in their behind-the-scenes process films. Rogers' art has been featured on several album covers, including “Orchesography” for the 80s band Wang Chung, and her images were selected for the 2013–2014 performance season of the Angers-Nantes Opera in France. In 2020 she created the cover image for the 2021 Lavazza Calendar ‘The New Humanity.’

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. The Nature Conservancy supports the goal of protecting 30% of the planet’s ocean, lands and freshwater over the next decade. To contribute to that goal, TNC intends to conserve more than 10% of the world’s ocean area by 2030. Working in 76 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 39 through partners, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

CHRISTY LEE ROGERS' ITALIAN MOSAIC WALL IN THE LOBBY ENTRANCE OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL IN HONG KONG

Artist Christy Lee Rogers' Italian Mosaic Wall in the Lobby Entrance of the new Mondrian Hotel in Hong Kong, Underwater Baroque Art

“Guests arrive at The Mondrian's ground-level glass-fronted lobby after strolling through what feels like the middle of a John Woo film set. Inside is equally cinematic, with a modern-Baroque wall mosaic of underwater dancers and colourful seaweeds, based on the aquatic photography of Christy Lee Rogers, looming over two storeys. It's the start of an artistic set that feels a far cry from what are usually very dull hotel art collections, with fairytale sea creatures swimming along the corridor wallpaper…”
-Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveller

Its immersive, gallery-like interiors fall right into place amid this landscape, featuring designs conjured by the wild imagination of Karin Krautgartner.

Artist Christy Lee Rogers' Italian Mosaic Wall in the Lobby Entrance of the new Mondrian Hotel in Hong Kong, Underwater Baroque Art
Artist Christy Lee Rogers' Italian Mosaic Wall in the Lobby Entrance of the new Mondrian Hotel in Hong Kong, Underwater Baroque Art
Artist Christy Lee Rogers' Italian Mosaic Wall in the Lobby Entrance of the new Mondrian Hotel in Hong Kong, Underwater Baroque Art

Also see Rogers' Video Installation at the Mondrian Hotel, Hong Kong, in the upstairs Bar Lounge

Artist Christy Lee Rogers art video installation at the Mondrian Hotel in Hong Kong, Baroque Underwater
Artist Christy Lee Rogers art video installation at the Mondrian Hotel in Hong Kong, Baroque Underwater