BODIES OF ART

A project in Wellington, NZ by Sofia Bue
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A Fine Art book created by 2 time World Champion bodypaint artist Sofia Bue, using the human body as a medium of storytelling.
Backers: 192
Average Pledge Per Backer: $120 NZD

Funded: $23,012 NZD of $15,000 NZD
Dates: May 9th -> Jun 9th (31 days)
Project By: Sofia Bue
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Latest News

Final Hours

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We are in the final hours of the Kickstarter campaign, and it is almost time to celebrate.Painting all day today at Roxy Cinema. Hope to see you tonight! See here for all the event details.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/660274781/bodies-of-art... (Read More)

Weta Workshop's Richard Taylor talks about Body Painting

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I met Richard 5 years ago when he was judging NZ Body Art Award. This meeting led to a job at Weta Workshop and it has been a game changer - not only for my professional career but also on a personal level. I work alongside some amazing people every... (Read More)

Sculpture Nearly Finished

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The Serious Collector's sculpture is nearly ready for the next step!   Over the last couple of weeks I have been busy both in front of the computer, but also in the workshop sculpting on this little beauty.   "Equilibrium" is sculpted in NSP... (Read More)

Share the love and get 2 copies of the book

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
A few backers have asked if it would be possible to get additional copies of the Bodies of Art book. So though there is only a couple of days left I have decided to introduce a new reward. Share the love! Get your own copy of the book + 1 extra copy... (Read More)

Bodies of Art Exhibition and Wrap Party

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
With 100% funded and only 4 days left, what happens now?   Well, to celebrate the final days of the Kickstarter campaign, a selected number of artworks are currently being exhibited in the Grand Lobby at Roxy Cinema.   On Friday 9th June I am... (Read More)

100% funded !!!

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This morning I woke up to find out that we are now 100% funded !Thank you for all your kind messages and for cheering me on over these past 26 days! It is because of YOU that this book will now become a reality and I'm so happy and grateful towards... (Read More)

Body Art Demonstration with Royd Tolkien

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone that came along last Sunday for my Body Art demonstration in the Weta Cave. For people overseas or anyone who missed the event, I'm putting together a little video for you which I will share in a couple of days.  In the meantime... (Read More)

Live Body Art Demonstration this Sunday

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
In my last update I promised you some exciting news... THIS SUNDAY I will be doing a live Body Art demonstration with Royd Tolkien - the great grandson of JRR Tolkien. Royd has been in New Zealand for the past couple of months filming a documentary... (Read More)

If you missed Bodies of Art on TV - here it is...

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
If you missed my interview on TVNZ Seven Sharp the other night, or you're not in New Zealand, don't worry - here it is:  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 The comments and... (Read More)

Turn your TV´s on in 1 hour!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
If you are in New Zealand turn your tv's on to Seven Sharp at 7pm, where I will talk about Bodies of Art and do a mini demonstration on reporter Rebecca Edwards. If you are not in New Zealand don't worry - I've been promised a recording after the... (Read More)

A closer look at the Bodies of Art sculpture

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The Serious Collector reward includes a sculpture based on the image EQUILIBRIUM. Equilibrium is a state of calm, where opposing forces or influences are balanced. Two bodies, one creation - symbolising love and harmony.   Love, of course, can be... (Read More)

Behind the Scenes

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Ever wondered was goes on behind the scenes of a body art shoot?  Today I will share a story from the piece TRIQUETRA. Bodies of Art will be full of stories and behind the scenes images like this, to accompany each artwork and artist's statement.... (Read More)

15 hours and I'm blown away!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
15 hours, 53 backers and nearly 50% funded already! Thank you so much to all early backers. You have made this first day aboslutely amazing! and I'm so excited to see what the next 29 days will bring... Tomorrow morning I have an interview with... (Read More)

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