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cultureSearch Fermata Arts Foundation Dedicated to promoting peace through arts and cultureSearch Search for: About Fermata Show sub menu Partners & Sponsors Participate Spotlight America-Lectures-Ukraine Our Research Our Projects Show sub menu THE BURNT MOUNTAIN CENTER Show sub menu Lectures from the FAF Lab in Experimental Engineering Gallery Show sub menu Participants Contact Us Links Twitter Instagram Facebook Email About Fermata BACKGROUND A major part of the concept and impetus for forming the Corporation came from the experience of completing Brentwood, No. 24” in Avon, Connecticut, itself a multifaceted art project, and two previous art projects, Reverse Pioneering” in Newton, Massachusetts and Discovering America” in Portland, Oregon. Each of these art projects, with progressive complexity, crosses the disciplinary boundaries between art, architecture, philosophy and poetry. These works expand mental boundaries and broaden the perspective of what people would consider for their own dwellings. One of the most important goals of these projects is the expression of the subjective reality of freedom in the United States, and how this becomes a multifaceted gift that actualizes itself in numerous ways for immigrants to the United States. With that as a point of departure, Fermata continues to mark its progress by the many and varied current and past projects and programs documented on the Our Projects page. MISSION STATEMENT The overall mission of the Corporation is to aid in the preservation of peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation. The model for achieving this is through the synthesis of art, architecture, philosophy and poetry. The Corporation exists to promote and encourage true intercultural dialogue between countries, through which the representatives of different countries can discover shared values and spiritual commonality. The nature of the Fermata Arts Foundation activities is * developing cultural partnerships between New England cities and cities in the post-soviet space countries; * providing opportunities for individuals to experience and explore other cultures; * creating an atmosphere in which community development can be strengthened by stimulating environments through which communities will creatively learn, work, and solve problems together through reciprocal cultural and educational exchanges and projects; and * collaborating with organizations in the United States and other countries which share similar goals. Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Dr. Pamela Gay (2008 – ) Vice President Elena Kriukova (2008 – ) Treasurer Tatyana Ishutkina (2008 – ) executive director Prof. Igor O. Klimov (2008 – ) Dr. Victor Shadrin (2010 – ) Dr. Turatbek Dujshenaliev (2011 – ) Davit Koiava (2012 – ) Yelyzaveta Klimova (2022 – ) Fr. James Woods (2008 –2018) Prof. Mark Jarzombek (2010 – 2018) Yelena Synkova (2008 – 2012) Rev. Dace Jansone (2010 – 2013) Andrei Kotlaroff (Jan – Aug 2010) Eugene Magerovsky (2008) Honorary Board Member Volodymyr Chayka (Dec 2012 – March 2013) Honorary Board Member STAFF Elisabed Gvasalia, Volunteer Greetings! My name is Elisabed Gvasalia, and I’m excited to introduce myself to you. I am a recent graduate of Tbilisi I. Vekua Physics-Mathematical School 42, where I had the incredible opportunity to represent Georgia as a member of the national artistic swimming team. However, after enrolling at KIU, I had to let go of my passion for artistic swimming, as there were no available clubs for me to continue practicing in Kutaisi. Currently, I am in my second year of pursuing a degree in computer science at KIU. I am thoroughly enjoying this academic pursuit, as I’m constantly presented with new challenges and opportunities for growth. In my free time, I have a deep passion for nature and photography, which allows me to capture and showcase the beauty of our world. Furthermore, I have always had a soft spot for animals and their welfare. I strongly believe that every living being deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. Thus, I am committed to using my skills and knowledge to help defend the rights of those in need, be they animals or people. My passion for social justice fuels my desire to make a positive impact on the world, and I’m eager to see where this journey takes me. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me a little better, and I hope to connect with you soon. Nikoloz Gvasalia Volunteer Hello, my name is Nikoloz Gvasalia, I was born in one of the most beautiful countries in the world, in Georgia. Georgia is not only beautiful, but also culturally enlightening. Maybe It is not very well known, But My country was able to contribute and gave a lot of interesting things to the world cultural community. I think that as a History student, I will be able to present my homeland to people from different countries, and as a future historian, I am very interested in studying the history of different countries and cultures, because if people know more about each other and respect customs and interests, they will be able to establish relations only through diplomacy, and they will avoid war, devastation and death of civilians as much as possible. Many thanks to Fermata Arts Foundation for the opportunity to be a volunteer journalist in their organization, which will give me the opportunity to better understand and study the United States, communicate with peers and tell my story. Roderick O. Clarke (Texas, USA) Consultant for Front Line Strategies Rounding out his professional experience in this position Roderick Clarke develops innovative strategies to create an inter-allied world because countries–countries confronting one another do exist. Roderick was born in Jamaica. He immigrated to the United States when he was 17 years old. In September of 1991, he joined the United States military. During his 13-year tour of duty in the Marine Corps, he was stationed in different places around the world such as Okinawa, Japan, the Asian Pacific and England, which saw him being heavily involved in humanitarian missions. Many people think of the military as a force which only eradicates the enemy, but my desire was to help bring peace and I found fulfillment in undertaking humanitarian exercises – building bridges, orphanages pumping potable water from the rivers into villages,” he said. During his service Roderick Clarke received a meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant and a Marine Meritorious Honor medal, a NAM medal, and scholarships. Roderick Clarke is the author of Black Reign”, Loose but Bound” and Manifest”. He started writing at age 12, but published his first book Black Reign”, a collection of poems, after he retired from the Marines. His first book won awards at Cambridge University. E-mail: clarkes31(AT)@yahoo.com. Guri Koiava Program Manager – Georgia Gurieli Koiava was born – April 10, 1989 in Tbilisi, Georgia. He was studying at The First Classical Gymnasium in Tbilisi during the 1995 – 2006. Since 2005 Gurieli owned black belt in Karato-do and represented the Georgian national team. In a same year he become scout leader in Tbilisi Scout Movement. Gurieli was awarded Presidential stipend as a best sportsman and student of the year 2005. After graduation secondary school he entered Institute of Marketing and Media Communications in the faculty of „Tourism management”. In the end of second semester he took free academic year and went to work as a Volunteer in Special Kindergarten 213 (work with disabled people) in Warsaw, Poland, with a European Voluntary Service project.From 2008 Gurieli moved back to Georgia and Implementation of own project integrating disabled youth in society, Tbilisi, Georgia.In a same year he become Chairman of Student Union in Institute of Marketing and Media Communications. From 2009 Gurieli went to study at Vidzeme University College (Tourism and Hospitality management faculty, Latvia)As he received the scholarship from Open Society...