Miami Beach, FL – December 4, 2019 – Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel has joined forces with acclaimed Miami artist Gustavo Oviedo’s 131 Projects organization to curate an immersive and eco-friendly exhibition showcasing work from more than 25 Miami artists and designers. From Eden to Sahara’s grand kickoff event, on Wednesday, December 4 (5-10pm), will be one of the hottest tickets during Art Basel 2019, offering guests a chance to interact with the local Miami creative community and see one of the largest collections of Miami art and design on display this year. This evening soirée in the stylish environs of Surfcomber’s lobby and outdoor area is open-to-the-public and will feature a fashion exhibit, pop up shop by Color Palm, popular Miami DJs, Sean Bang and Benton, art performances by Forealism, wearing ocean inspired costume designs, live mannequins sporting fashion pieces made from recycled pieces by participating artists, Lucinda Linderman and Kim Yantis, and much more. The food and beverage served throughout the event will perfectly complement the art, with vegetarian and organic hors d’oeurves and rich wine selections provided by Rioja Wines.

Gustavo Oviedo & Jeannette Handler

Gustavo & Liliana Oviedo

Magnus Sodamin & Gustavo Oviedo

Benton Galgay & Magnus Sodamin

Mike Priceman & Gustavo Oviedo

Mario Gonzalez & Gustavo Oviedo

Mario Gonzalez, Liliana & Gustavo Oviedo

Karen Lopez, Sebastian Munoz, Daniela Gonzalez, Sway Cardoza, & Gustavo Oviedo

Himadri Biswas, Kim Yantis, Beláxis Buil, & Lucinda Linderman

Beláxis Buil

Zulimar Toro & Rachel Thering

Nick Platzer & Jackie Rodriguez

Rob Dworkin & Deon Mandelstam

Stephanie Juliao

Shaun Blanford & Alex Noriega

Sharee Awwal & Stephanie Tablada

Rachel Pahira & Ashley Whimpey

Noah Levy

Magnus Sodamin

Benton Galgay

Beatriz Chachamovits, Rafaela Mendes, Bernadette Despujols, Magnus Sodamin, & Lauren Shapiro

Dan Cooley, Elivette Rodriguez, Anna Hoyos, & Rafael Paris

Shamin Ahmadzadegan, Jessie Rodriguez, & Victor Phillips

Jessie Rodriguez & Marzieh Thurber

Jelica Miller & Junior Gorton

Michelle & Daniel Reinkopf

Pisa Puea & Julia Savi

Penny Crane & Tessa Rogers

Corey Moore & Alex Markow

Gabriella Smith

Karelle Levy

Jenna Piper & Carmen Ibarra

Nancy, Robert, & Alanna Levy

Nancy & Noah Levy, Martha Zausmer, Robert & Alanna Levy

Gustavo Oviedo, DJ A-Train, & DJ Equal

Marcia Resta, Rabhe Schiff, & Vanna Campoli

Marlon Pruz