Whales, Wonders, and Wyland at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

  • February 24, 2015
Whales, Wonders, and Wyland at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
The evening will include film highlights from Wyland's thirty-year campaign to create 100 life size marine life murals in more than 12 countries around the world. Spanning the sides of skyscrapers, sports arenas, and structures, these landmark public murals have captured the imagination of millions and helped inspire a new generation to become better stewards for our environment. The evening presentation will share the story of Wyland's epic campaign, from its humble beginnings to the final, all-encompassing project for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Through original video footage and photographs, guests will get an up-close look at the murals and one man's dream to change the landscape of art - and to create a gentle reminder to communities around the world that everyone, everywhere can make a difference.

The Wonders of Wyland Reception will also feature Wyland painting twelve original sumi brush paintings to be auctioned off that evening. Sumi brush paintings are done in traditional Chinese brush-style with black ink on paper.

As part of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel's Community Footprints efforts, $25 of the $125 ticket price will go to support the Wyland Foundation. Reservations are required for the reception and can be made at www.WylandReception.com.