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Angels of Paradise Help A Sweet Artist Family

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We are a sweet little family of artists. I am an artist and curator, my wife is a singer songwriter, and our companion animal cat named Rascal. We rescued Rascal who was born and feral on The Ridge.

Here's our story

We are former residents of Paradise California ~ who were impacted by the Paradise Camp Fire. We made our way to the other end of the country to help with eldercare issues. Soon after, the Paradise Camp Fire happened and destroyed ALL our worldly possessions. 

Or so we thought.

Through much research, we just learned that: 

OUR STUFF SURVIVED !!!

However, we are unable to return to Paradise to retrieve our precious lifelong valuables (family heirlooms, photos, art, art supplies, childhood drawings, musical instruments, musical scores and recordings, vintage furniture, all of our clothing, important documents, books, one-of-a-kind items, housewares and home necessities). We have collected these items ALL OF OUR LIVES, they are close to our heart, and readily assist us with our Creative Life.

OUR GOAL: To fly out to our former home in Paradise California, secure our valuables and safely return them to us on the East Coast.

URGENCY: The Town of Paradise is rapidly clearing lots. Our belongings are in immediate danger of being destroyed. We have already been notified that we must remove our belongings or they will be destroyed or razed.

Your sweet ANGELS OF PARADISE Contribution will help REUNITE US with the only things we have left in the World.

HELP US PUT OUT THE FIRE FOREVER.

Your contribution goes to:

1 Round Trip Plane Flight
Transportation
Accommodation (1 week in Paradise CA)
Uhaul/Shipping Services
Storage Unit (as needed)
Load-out Assistance/Helping Hands 

EVERY ANGELS OF PARADISE CONTRIBUTOR will receive an original, signed unique drawing! Hand drawn Art created lovingly by me (the hubby). It's totally optional. So let me know if you want one.

We are very grateful for your support with this our rescue recovery mission. 

KINDNESS MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND. THANK YOU.  

My Life & Love in The Arts










Yep. That's us in beautiful Paradise, California!

Hey, did you know that I curated a Contemporary Artist Residency in Paradise, CA? SPRING was an International AIR project where I invited Contemporary Artists from around The World to produce new site-specific experimental art for that tree house (seen right above my shoulder) in Paradise. I love working in Nature and unconventional spaces. We LOVE Paradise too! Check it out >>> SPRING  

Once we are reunited with our things I would love to curate a NEW EXHIBITION about Paradise for The World to Celebrate its Renewal!!

Organizer

Elliot Lessing
Organizer
Oxford, CT

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