Victory
VICTORY
I am Victory. I rise from the bondage of the crates which contained the parts of chairs used in this art installation. Rescued from oblivion. Never to become an actual chair. These parts together celebrate the ingenuity of "Victory". So let our hearts and minds identify that we are one people. One face, one race - the human race - VICTORY!!!
THE SENTINEL
THE GUARDIAN
I am The Guardian. The perfect balance between compassion and protection, I am a tender, nurturing Soul. Place yourself in front of me, near my feet and reach your hands up. Now you are two years old, looking up at your parent for love, guidance and protection. Experience the protection I provide and step behind me because I’m poised and ready for battle. My hand is balled into a fist, on guard. I am here for “Victory”.
THE SOUL MAN
As the Soul Man, I am eternity. Hands comfortably folded behind my back, I am patient not menacing. I will teach you that we should celebrate the life we do have. And from that life we must also respect that the Great Silence will follow. This is reflected in the my translucence. You never know when I will appear.
THE CREATOR & HUMANITY
GALLERY
OUR TEAM
STEPHEN FARLAND
VISIONARY - CEO
Steve was born and raised in Denver, Co. He discovered his connection to chairs while scrambling to find a way to support his young family. 30 years later, Steve is known as " The Chairman" supplying chairs,tables and stools to Denver's best restaurants and stars including Crosby, Stills & Nash. 30 years ago in the Shaffer chair Factory, Steve first saw a glimmer of "soldiers" in large stacks of chairs. it was then he dreamed of building an army of healing...a group of warriors to convey messages of hope and love to humanity. 26 years later, Stevens vision has come to life through "victory", 7 artistic sculptures ranging to 27 feet tall. They are now in tour around the world! Love, peace and hope to all!
CHANEL HOST
CURATOR
Chanel is a recent graduate of Parsons Paris with an MA degree in the History of Design and Curatorial Studies. Having lived and work in both Paris and New York, Chanel has considered cultural pluralism and transnational discourses in depth. She is intrigued by the intersections between modern and contemporary design., fashion, art and the notion of the 'creative city'. Her thesis centered on the spatial politics of global contemporary art fairs and the luxury of mobility. Chanel received her B.A in Art History and Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder. She has a background in luxury fashion management and as a fellow in the textile department at the Cooper Hewitt. Smithsonian Design Museum. Chanel is currently pursuing post-graduate work as a freelancer curator and entrepreneur. Chanel is deeply committed to pursuing ethical and ecologically sustainable practices in design and chooses to collaborate with like-minded individuals.
ARTIST STATEMENT
In it's second breath of life, Steve now takes " Victory", the next chapter of Victory, on a coast-to-coast tour. His updated soldiers have been given new powers and armor to spread his wish for mending the universe. Now you, too, can find peace and healing with help from Victory.
