Meredith Monk

Dear Friends,

In November, I will be 70 years old.

All I ever wanted in life was to create, grow and ask questions. I am still discovering new ways of perceiving our world and using that inspiration to make art. That the work keeps unfolding and expanding is a miracle and an amazement.  I am more grateful than I can say.

Moving into my seventh decade has made me even more aware of how the faith and trust of people like you have made it possible for me to accomplish what I have.  It is not only the financial help you have offered, but also the ongoing belief in my art has renewed my courage to carry on.  I want to take this moment to thank you.

For the past several years, I have been creating a new piece with the working title, On Behalf of Nature.  The most recent rehearsal period with the Vocal Ensemble took place at the Park Avenue Armory in July. We are making progress and we are all very excited about it. The premiere is on January 18 at UCLA. I am also in the process of completing a CD, "Piano Songs", in which two magicians of the piano, Bruce Brubaker and Ursula Oppens, play a collection of my piano music from 1971 to 2006.  Some of the scores had never been recorded.  Hearing these compositions all together, so beautifully played, has inspired me to present a lesser known aspect of my music.   

I’ve been making art since I was 20 and began showing it in New York at 22.  Now, in addition to creating new work, I’ve been thinking a great deal about how give to younger generations what I have learned in my lifetime as an artist.  To me, the word "lineage" means a way of passing on not only the work itself, but a way of thinking about things: a philosophy of art and life and how they are interconnected.  I hope to convey the mystery and wonder of art, offer inspiration for creativity, and affirm the power of imagination.  We are just now giving form to these ideas by creating a lineage plan to ensure that the work, with all its inherent values and unique processes, will be available to people now and in the future.
  
I believe more than ever that making art is a way of helping to heal the increasing fragmentation and speed of our world. We've lost a sense of touch, of immediacy, of presence, all of which can be experienced in art.  Your ongoing support is a belief in the power of art to make the world a better place.

With deepest gratitude,

East Meredith, New York
August 2012

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Your gift to The House Foundation for the Arts will help to support Meredith Monk's many activities, from creating new and innovative works, to touring with the Vocal Ensemble, to archiving and preserving nearly 50 years worth of groundbreaking and category shattering art work -- and so much more.

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70 x 1: $70
70 x 4: $280
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Meredith Monk/The House Foundation for the Arts, Inc.
260 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013

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