Making a bigger “Splash” with IMAX!
First of all, I would like to personally congratulate the winner of our drawing for the mermaid, “Siréne”, held in Atlanta on the 15th. Tami Durkee of The Pear Tree in Cocoa Village, Florida made a generous donation and was rewarded by getting to take the mermaid home this spring! Thank you to all of our customers and friends who contributed to help the American Red Cross raise funds for the ongoing Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
You Can Still Help:
If you did not win the first drawing, don’t worry – you can still help! We will be collecting donations through the end of the Las Vegas market (February 1st) for a chance to win the second original mermaid sculpture, “Korrigan”, by yours truly. I have been working at record pace to complete a second sculpture in time for market, and guess what? She’s finished. This piece is very different from the first, and I must say that I think you will love her. She is seated on a table, but can be removed to sit on a countertop or other surface, so she is more versatile to display. Her shimmery painted scales are decorated with intricate drawings remeniscent of henna tattoos
, and she leans back, holding a glass orb in her outstretched hand. Very ethereal, in a watery kind of way!
The Vision:
We are continuing to partner with the Red Cross in their Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. For every $20 donated, you will receive a chance to win this beautiful original life-sized mermaid sculpture, and IMAX will contribute matching donations. Join us in continuing the support needed by our friends and neighbors affected by the storm.
I hope that if you make it to Las Vegas you will come and see the mermaid. You will find “Korrigan” in our showroom window display, World Market Center A429.
Donate Online: Donate online at www.imaxcorp.com/mermaid/
Donate in the Las Vegas Showroom: Donations are being collected in Las Vegas – World Market Center A429.
IMAX Worldwide Home Announces License of Ella Elaine Brand
IMAX Corporation is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with designer Nancy Elaine Davis. Her collection will be marketed under the brand name Ella Elaine, and will include accessories and wall décor designed with reclaimed and vintage materials. The new products will debut at IMAX in January, 2013.
Rex Yoakley, Vice President of Sales for IMAX, is very pleased with the addition of the new line. “We are excited to bring in this exclusive group of products – Nancy’s creativity and unique point of view are a great fit for the IMAX product line. Accessory and gift buyers alike will be equally impressed with this collection.”
Gathered elements from years of collecting find new meaning and purpose in Nancy’s distinctive style. By blending objects of old with trends for today, she pushes the boundaries of creating resourceful products for her signature brand.
ABOUT ELLA ELAINE:
Ella Elaine is the work of artist Nancy Elaine Davis. Influenced by her talented mother, Nancy has been blessed with a joy to dream and imagine. Her most cherished piece of art is a bird painting by her grandmother, Rhoda Ella – her inspiration for the name Ella Elaine. Nancy studied at Abilene Christian University and the University of Hawaii. She and her husband live in McKinney, Texas, where Nancy works out of her studio behind their historic home.
IMAX To Raise Money for American Red Cross
IMAX Worldwide Home is hosting a fundraiser to support American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. For every $20 donation made through IMAX between now and noon on Monday, January 14, 2013, donors will receive one entry into a drawing to win an original mermaid sculpture created by artist Colleen Stiles. The mermaid, a life-size body cast sculpture, was originally designed as a market promotion and became the sea-themed inspiration for the fundraiser.
“As our country watched the coverage of Hurricane Sandy, we saw a level of destruction that left thousands of victims – including many IMAX customers and sales reps – in it’s wake,” said Rex Yoakley, Vice President of Sales for IMAX Worldwide Home.
“Massive relief efforts are vital to aid in the rebuilding and will be ongoing for months and years to come. We knew immediately that we wanted to help in some way.”
Donations can be made through the IMAX website or in the showroom located in AmericasMart® Building 2, Showroom 1100. IMAX plans to match the monetary donations raised. The drawing will take place at 3:00 p.m. EST on Monday, January 14, 2013 next to the mermaid’s display window, located on the 11th floor of Building 2 adjacent to the escalators.
IFFAT Khan to Design Product for IMAX Worldwide Home
IMAX Corporation is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with designer Iffat Khan. The collection, IKHAN – Iffat Khan for IMAX, will include high quality pillows and home accessories. The new products will debut at the Atlanta Gift & Home Furnishings Market in January, 2013.
Rex Yoakley, Vice President of Sales for IMAX, is certain about the success of the newly formed partnership. “We are extremely excited about our newest collaboration – Iffat not only brings style and design to the table, but a wealth of experience and industry knowledge.”
Inspired by Iffat’s extensive design background and her global travels, the debut collection will comprise around 50 designs which combine clean modern, classic casual and timeless traditional styles with her own creative twist. The majority of the IKHAN products being introduced are down insert accent pillows which feature high quality materials such as linen and silk; and hand crafted details like hand beading and heavy embroidery.
Iffat Khan will be available in IMAX’s Atlanta showroom January 9 – 11.
