"NEW BEGINNINGS" Group Art Show Features BUCK's Asian Artists at Land to Sea: Asian American- and Woman-owned Cafe in Brooklyn, New York

15 August 2024

Twenty BUCK artists around the globe contributed to “NEW BEGINNINGS,” produced by the company’s Asian Employee Resource Group

August 15, 2024 — BUCK, a leading global design company, is thrilled to announce "NEW BEGINNINGS," a group art show centered on change, opportunity, and rebirth featuring twenty artists from BUCK’s Asian Employee Resource Group (ERG) APAC@BUCK. The show is on view at Land to Sea, an Asian American- and Women-owned café and creative venue in Brooklyn, NY, known for its community-centric events.

“NEW BEGINNINGS” celebrates the Year of the Dragon, symbolizing change, opportunity, and rebirth. This theme encapsulates the journey of pursuing dreams and transforming them into reality. The show explores the diversity of visual media, individual experiences, and Asian identities from the perspectives of twenty BUCK artists of seven different cultures, spanning three studio locations (New York, Los Angeles, and Sydney), and six departments.

The show includes an array of mediums and materials, including Risograph print, giclee print, pen plotter drawing, traditional ink, silk scarves, embroidery, 16mm film, Riso animation, temporary tattoos, and stickers.

“Projects like these excite me about being part of our ERG. I'm incredibly honored to support an initiative that gives our community access to deepen their artistic practice—a project that highlights not only our talents but also the heart that makes APAC@BUCK so special. I’m especially grateful to Michelle Higa Fox (Group Creative Director) and HJ Kim (Producer) for going above and beyond to make this event a success! They worked tirelessly from beginning to end - thank you!”

Jenny Ko, Group Creative Director and APAC@BUCK Lead at BUCK

“Working with the APAC team of BUCK Design is really a dream come true for us. On top of working with an insanely talented group of individuals, we have the opportunity to share and support their art and the cultures they all represent to our Brooklyn community. This is what Land to Sea is about. We always strive to be the medium for our community of friends, strangers, and customers to come to discover and support new artists. We hope to spark conversations about art and creativity and have our guests take home something that resonates with their lives. We cherish being a public space that allows for connection in this way.”

Eva Zhou, Founder at Land to Sea

Land to Sea is the host of “NEW BEGINNINGS.” Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Land to Sea is more than just a café. It is a vibrant hub for creative expression, hosting a variety of events such as art exhibitions, bake sales, workshops, and film screenings. The café's mission is to foster a strong sense of community and create a hub for creative expression.

A portion of each sale from “NEW BEGINNINGS” will benefit non-profit organizations chosen by each artist, including Heart of Dinner and A21. Heart of Dinner’s mission is to address food insecurity, social isolation, and loneliness among Asian American seniors who live in under-resourced and underinvested communities. A21 is one of the largest organizations in the world fighting to end human trafficking at local, domestic, and international levels.

Show Details

Date: July 18, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Time: Monday to Sunday, 8am-7pm
Venue: Land to Sea, 402 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
For more information, visit: https://landtoseanyc.com/pages/on-view or https://buck.co/work/new-beginnings

Press Kit

For the show logo, photo and video:

PRESS KIT

Photo and Video Credit: Chris Willmore

Credits

Contributors:

Albert Lee || @hogrim37
Amelia Chen || @ameliac.life
Andrew Chan Gladstone || @smoked__paprika
Carmel Gatchalian || @_carmeljoy
Derek Lau || @dereklaudesign
Freya Yeh || @freyayeh_art
Glen Miralles || @glenmiralles
Grace Park || @gracehyein.park
HJ Kim || @i.ziluh
Hyung Soon Joo || @hyungsoon_joo
Ida Zhu || @ayedah.art
Joy Tien || @tienmomo.art
Joyce N. Ho || @joyce.n.ho
Melissa Ya || @melissa__ya
Michelle Higa Fox || @higafox
Roselle Calina || @rosellecalina
Sam Lee || @symlee_
Seoyoung Kim || @soybum
Tinghe Yang || @animatinghe
Viktoriya Tsoy || @viktoriya.work
Yukyung Lee || @youngeucalyptus

Special thanks to: Jenny Ko, Eva Zhou, Emily Shum, Tarley Jordan, Hannah Graf, Lou Barry, Chance Rodriguez, Miranda Summar, Alex Anton, Alexandra Rezk, Ryoko Kondo, Dan Muangprasert, Vicky Chong, Dave Conte, Mercy Lomelin, Roshita Thomas, Talia Lamdan, Leah Grier, Pete Kallstrom, Michael Fullman, James Cammack, Keegan Cooke, Stuart Fox, Benny Kim, Paul Han, Jeffrey Lanza, Daniell Phillips, Phil Sierzega, Chris Willmore, The Arm (@the__arm) and Skink Ink (@skink_ink).

Made possible by: BUCK, Land to Sea, and VTProDesign.

About BUCK

BUCK is a global creative company that combines design, technology, and storytelling to create compelling experiences for brands. Founded in 2004, BUCK has built a reputation for outstanding craftsmanship and innovation through collaboration with a wide range of clients across the cultural and technology spheres, including Nike, Apple, Netflix, IBM, Airbnb, and Google. Recognized as an industry leader, BUCK’s trophy case includes two Emmys, multiple gold Cannes Lions, Clios, pencils, cubes, and over 200 other awards from the most prestigious competitions in the world.

BUCK is in Residence, a collective of beautifully curated companies with the shared goal of empowering creative potential.