(RE)SURFACE, Pt. 1

✨ 4th screening - September 20, 5:30pm: Casa, Community Room ✨

(Re)Surface, Pt. 1 is a short cinematic film that explores how public art can bring people together. It follows the story of how StrudelBrand, a grassroots, interactive art experiment works with local artists to turn an ordinary city into a vibrant public art installation. The film inspires viewers to see the potential for beauty and creativity in unexpected places and to take action to transform their own communities. It premiered Friday, April 21st, 2023 at CASA, Lethbridge. Run time: 42 mins, 28 seconds

Our Talented Featured Artists:

Alejandro Alvarez / FK Arts / shop / IG / YT / contact

RS Art | Beck AS / IG / contact

Melissa Fry / IG / FB

Photography by Clipsy / IG / YT / contact

(RE)SURFACE, Pt. 1 was filmed & produced entirely in Lethbridge, Alberta, over the course of April 2023. It was funded entirely by StrudelBrand.

The full film includes a "making of" short with STRUDELBRAND, the film itself, (RE)SURFACE, Pt. 1, and a follow-up interview spotlight featuring local artist Alejandro Alvarez / @FK_Arts.

(Re)Surface, Pt. 1 includes a collection of six framed original mixed media art pieces.

These six original works of art are framed and are as detailed:

"This or That" (Paint Pen, Oil Pastel, Spraypaint, Polaroid on Photograph, 16 x 24") - Alejandro Alvarez / FK Arts

"Training for Uninformed Politics" (Acrylic Paint, on Photograph, 16 x 24") - Alejandro Alvarez / FK Arts

"Rebirthday" (Alcohol Ink on Photograph, 16 x 24") - RS Art | Beck AS

"Shadow People" (Acrylic Paint on Photograph, 16 x 24") - RS Art | Beck AS

"Public Brick + Jellyfish (PB+J)" (India Ink on Photograph, 24 x 16") - Melissa Fry

"Flock Together" (Ink on Photograph, 16 x 9") - Melissa Fry

Original photographs - “More Of The Same” - Sebastian "Clipsy" Seabound

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING...

"It speaks of what you, StrudelBrand, really are. Vibrant, artistic and passionate. Although, the two of you are so much more, people should know you are at least what you present- especially with this film. It brings out the community, not just film, but also to see it." - Jeffrey Graham

“Having no real idea what it was about beforehand I was quite surprised, educated and entertained.”

“The ending, though! It was like .. a punch in the gut!”

“You need to get this out, more people need to see this.”

“I have lived in Lethbridge my whole life, and I’ve never noticed half of these pieces. This makes me appreciate the art in our city on a whole new level.”

“I just want to go for a walk downtown, and try to find all these pieces to see them in person, now!”

“Ok, I admit it. You guys did good.”

“I just saw the most amazing film, by STRUDELBRAND.”

“I really liked the beginning, it was really powerful.”

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