Ithaka Photography Exhibition in New York

The New York exhibition has just finished its run. Check out a report and awesome photos by a member of fanofalex here.

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Ithaka Photography Exhibition

Thursday, 2nd October saw the VIP Launch at Shoreditch Town Hall in East London, of Alexandra Hedison’s new art project, the body of work titled Ithaka inspired by C.P. Cavafy’s poem of the same name which begins - "As you set out for Ithaka, pray that the Road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery"
The photographs are amazing. You are taken on an incredible journey by this exceptionally talented artist as you walk through the depths of the forest captured in the giant photographs surrounding the room. Take the Journey, visit this incredible depiction of imagination, travel together with the artist through the lens to places not seen before. The Exhibition in London will run until 16th October.
The Exhibition then will make its own journey to New York to open at Gallery 28 La. Venue 608 West 28th Street, New York City on October 29th and will run until November 8th. The Exhibition will take its next journey to Los Angeles – The Dates for the exhibition in Los Angeles have yet to be confirmed.
Have a look at Alexandra’s updated website for details and have an exclusive look at the "Ithaka" catalogue.

Concrete and Glass

Concrete and Glass is a unique event showcasing some of the best talent in music and contemporary art. Taking the creative hub of Shoreditch and the east end as its inspiration Concrete and Glass taps into the extraordinary array of music venues and gallery spaces in the area. The event takes place on 2nd & 3rd October 2008.

Supporters of Alex's work will have the chance of a lifetime to see her latest project 'Ithaka' which will be exhibited at Shoreditch Town Hall. Structured around journeys, Alex's work addresses themes of loss, transition, and recovery as photographs in various locations around the world searching for each site’s complex identity.

Using the temperate rainforest of the Pacific Northwest as an illustration of the internal odyssey that comes with change, ITHAKA was inspired by C.P. Cavafy’s poem of the same name. In the poem Cavafy begins by offering a piece of advice: “As you set out for Ithaka, pray that the road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery.” This series of photographs is not a literal portrayal of the forest but rather an attempt to chart and in fact document the process of personal growth. Using the forest as a metaphor, Alex's work illustrates the journey from a recognisable place to one that is unfamiliar, in fact presenting the individual's journey through life itself.

Alexandra herself will be in attendance. The prints will be available for sale and a catalogue of her work is also in the pipeline.

The show will open from 6pm till 11pm and entry will be by tickets which can be purchased here.
There is a discount for students.

New works and video interview

Check out the latest edition of Artswork Magazine for an update on Alexandra as she prepares to open her new show in London UK on the 2nd October 2008 at Shoreditch Town Hall. She is headlining the Concrete and Glass show in London’s trendy East End. More than a hundred artists and musicians are coming together for the splashy event. Her exhibit will then travel to New York this fall, and Los Angeles next year.

To watch the video interview click here

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Interview with Alex

Despite her hectic schedule, Alex graciously offered a telephone interview to update us on her latest project titled Ithaka. We discussed her work involved for the project, her part in the last season of The L Word, hosting Be Scene, her fears, her favourite singer and authors.

Her photography show will start in London UK on 2nd October 2008 at Shoreditch Town Hall. It will then go to New York and Los Angeles but the dates for these 2 cities have not been confirmed.

Alex in Season 6 of TLW

Alex has confirmed she will be appearing in season 6 of The L Word.

Videos of Be Scene 2008

Check out videos of Alex Emceeing at Be Scene 2008, courtesy of OurChart.com. Special Guest was Rachel Shelley who also gave the audience a treat by challenging 'Dylan' with the questions "Do you miss me? Do You still love me"? Don't miss Alex's answer in video 207.

V To The Tenth

On Saturday, April 12, Alex took part in "The Vagina Monologues" at the Superdrome, New Orleans in a star-studded performance. V To The Tenth celebrates the tenth anniversary of V-Day, the global movement to combat sexual violence against women and children. This year, its focus is on helping the women of New Orleans and the Gulf South.

Alex at Vagina Monologues, New Orleans

Alex will be appearing at the 'V To The Tenth' event in New Orleans on Saturday 12th April at 7:30pm

The event will feature international performances of The Vagina Monologues, musical guests, V-Day activists from across the globe including Kenya, Afghanistan, Iraq, The Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eastern Europe , men standing up for women and much more.

Other performers include Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, Faith Hill, Jane Fonda, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Hudson, Glenn Close, Ali Larter, Calpernia Addams, Rosario Dawson, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Beals, Didi Conn, Christine Lahti, Doris Roberts, Liz Mikel, and Charmaine Neville

For more details, check out here

Alex at Dinah Shore 2008

Photos courtesy of Planet Out & Our Chart

Alex made an appearance at The Dinah Shore Weekend at Palm Springs on Saturday 5th April.She attended the 'L Word' press conference with Rachel Shelley, Ilene Chaiken and Elizabeth Keener. A short interview with Alex can be viewed here

Saturday night at the Dinah, seven teams of OurChart members hit the stage to act out their favorite L Word scenes in the second annual Be Scene competition. Once again, Alex was the Emcee. Check out OurChart.com for videos of the event coming soon.

Q & A

Alex has answered more of your questions. Check them out on 'Ask Alex' page. Alex has also confirmed that she will be appearing as MC for Be Scene 2 at Dinah Shore next month.

Ask Alex

Despite her busy schedule, Alex has graciously agreed to answer questions from her fans on a regular basis subject to her commitments. To submit questions and view the answers please click on Ask Alex link.

Be Scene 2

Good News!! Ilene Chaiken has confirmed on Our Chart that Alex will be the Master of Ceremonies again this year for Be Scene at the Dinah Shore festivities in Palm Springs. Judging from the clips of last year's event, Alex had a whale of a time entertaining us with her wit and humour. Can't wait

Location:- Doral Resort Grand Ballroom
Date: Saturday 5th April 2008
Time: 7pm

Once again Kate Meonnig and Leisha Hailey will be among the judges for this exciting re-enactment of L word scenes.