Niagara Is For Lovers (N.F. Souvenir Series)
Permanent Vacation
3D printed form, resin, acrylic medium, glass beads
2019
Edition of 40
For over 200 years, Niagara Falls has been the most popular destination for lovers around the world! From honeymooners, elopers, to dramatic proposals, this city has become the perfect landscape for love.
These iconic heart-shaped jacuzzis are a part of the luxury and romance couples seek on their dream getaways. An idyllic romantic stay for some might look like a hotel bed draped in rose petals, a bottle of champagne cooling next to a platter of chocolate covered strawberries. A romantic stay in Niagara Falls is not complete without the kitsch charm of a heart-shaped jacuzzi.
The Great Gorge (N.F. Souvenir Series)
Permanent Vacation
Illustration on felt pennant
2019
Edition of 50
Tourists flock from all over the world to take in the spectacle that is Niagara Falls. For many locals and visitors who want to experience the splendor of the Niagara River without the chaos of the city’s tourist attractions and distractions, the Great Gorge offers them an escape from the din.
This pennant celebrates the natural spaces of Niagara that make locals incredibly proud. Hang this flag in support of conserving a part of what makes this region unique.
*FUN FACT*
The Niagara river gorge corridor annually supports the migration of the largest and most diverse population of gulls in the world!
Local Sights (N.F. Souvenir Series)
Permanent Vacation
Analog Photograph on Postcard
2019
Edition of 30
Local Sights is a collaborative project between art collective Permanent Vacation and four people local to Niagara Falls. These locals were given cameras and tasked with capturing a perspective of what represents their city. The eight postcards enclosed capture both familiar and unfamiliar places, revealing what it is that appeals to residents about their home.
Participants: Joshua + Felix Abcede (J-OH), Emily Andrews, Corina Komaromi, Simon Mazi-Keep
Queen Of The Mist (N.F. Souvenir Series)
Permanent Vacation
Illustration on Enamel Pin ?
2019
Edition of 50
Annie Edson Taylor (October 24, 1838 – April 29, 1921) was an American schoolteacher who, on her 63rd birthday, October 24, 1901, became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Annie Edson Taylor became moderately famous due to her stunt for a brief time but the fortune she sought always eluded her.
Annie Edson Taylor lost most of her fortune hiring of private detectives to find her barrel after her manager disappeared with it. In the years after her adventuresome feat, Taylor managed to make a decent living by posing for photographs. Today, references to Annie Edson Taylor’s legacy can be found in various poems, music and television shows.
The Last Whale (N.F. Souvenir Series)
Permanent Vacation
Analog photograph + found digital image on mug
2019
Edition of 50
Marineland is an amusement park and zoo that was established in 1961 in Niagara Falls, Canada. They are known for their exhibits of dolphins, whales, walruses, sea lions, bears and other animals.
In June 2019 a bill was passed by the Parliament of Canada referred to as Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act (Bill S203). With the passing of Bill S203 it was proven that Canadian’s attitudes towards whale captivity have changed. Making it a criminal offence to keep and breed cetaceans (Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises) in captivity. This act carries exceptions for persons who currently care for cetaceans, they may keep custody of them until they pass but can not take in another.
This mug is a reminder of Kiska and other captive animals, that their isolation is in exchange for our entertainment. Swimming by herself Kiska is separated from her children, and kept halfway around the world from her pod, she will be swimming laps in solitude until she dies. The only alternative is for Kiska to be relocated to a whale sanctuary.
All proceeds from this souvenir will be donated to the Whale Sanctuary Project. For more information about their cause, check out their website: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/
Graphic design by Codey Thompson
Permanent Vacation is Katie Mazi, Jenn Judson, Matt Caldwell, Ben Mosher, Alex Muresan, and an elusive six member.