General manager of the Century City location, Michael
Melnick said this will be the first time that Equinox Century City will be
hosting an art event but explained the company has done it is few times. The
most recent exhibit was a photograph exhibit at the West LA location. Melnick
has worked for Equinox Fitness for the past ten years and run the Century City
for the last two. Prior to that he spent fifteen years as a recording
engineer.
When asked if he was a fan of visual art, he replied, “Not as
much as golf and baseball but I do appreciate the arts in all forms.” He said
he believed there is a connection between art and emotional well-being. “I
think the big picture is to embrace the things that make you feel good whatever
they are.” He further explained that he found helping members live better lives
in every way made his job incredibly satisfying. “They look better, feel better
and have a much better outlook on life.”
To celebrate the special anniversary, Equinox Century City will feature special classes, complimentary refreshments and more. Take $200 off when you join and Equinox will donate the rest of your initiation to Cycle for Survival in support of rare cancer research.
Sona
Mirzaei has been busy nonstop since the start of 2015. Her art was featured in
the LA Art Show in January and she also had a solo exhibition entitled “Abstract Expressions P.II” at the Rebecca Molayem
Gallery. The artist created and donated a special work for the Pico Youth &
Family Center event a couple weeks ago, which raised money for the Santa Monica
nonprofit. She is now gearing up for a private exhibition in Palm Springs.
For her
solo exhibition at Equinox Century City, Mirzaei will be showing many works
from her In Search of Splendor collection. See image: Sona Mirzaei Mind Blown - 2014 - 68x48 - acrylic, spray paint, precious metal leafing, coffee grains, mixed media on canvas.
Mirzaei’s
statement: Mind Blown reveals human nature in a dreamlike state while also
getting a glimpse of chaos of humanity in this tranquil setting that takes one
beyond and has an emotional effect as if you might have already experienced
this it before. It also explores multiculturalism, science, and symbolism.
The opening reception and anniversary event takes place on
February 17, 5-8:00pm. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Equinox is
located at 10220 Constellation Blvd, Century City, CA 90067; 310.552.0420; http://www.equinox.com/
To find out
more about Sona Mizaei’s art, see http://www.sonamirzaei.com/
By guest writer, LIbby Lancaster
By guest writer, LIbby Lancaster
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