Architect, artist and activist Bill Bensley will join forces with Junkyard Theatre Phuket to create an exclusive art and theatre weekend, at The Slate Phuket from Friday to Sunday.
Bill Bensley will bring his artwork to life. The Slate Phuket
He will take to the stage to bring to life his "The Faroese Chronicle" exhibition which was displayed in Bangkok for three months. It comprises 38 artworks inspired by his numerous travels in the remote Faroe Islands and the quirky characters he discovered there.
The Junkyard Theatre will perform a one-off show through song, dance, comedy and rich storytelling, with Bensley joining the performers onstage to share the wit and wisdom of his Faroese friends.
The art-strewn Slate Phuket will provide the perfect setting for guests to learn from Bill Bensley how to unleash their inner artist, engage in a one-night-only dinner and theatre performance narrated by the artist, and indulge in a vibrant art-themed feast at Rivet.
Bensley is no stranger to the hotel as he designed its urban chic interiors and whimsical gardens. This will be an opportunity to book a three-night stay to enjoy intimate access to the much-feted architect and artist, who has earned an affectionate reputation as the Willy Wonka of design.
The entire weekend is to raise money for the Shinta Mani Foundation, which is committed to a number of community outreach programmes for the less fortunate, including building houses, providing clean water and education, as well as conservation and wildlife protection. Funds will also be shared with the Phuket Hotels Association's Green Planet Initiative, which is fully committed to raising awareness of environmental issues and sustainability for young people and empowering local communities in Phuket.
Limited tickets are available for the dinner and show, or an art-inspired lunch. Prints from "The Faroese Chronicle" will be available for sale to further assist fundraising. Also, a special online auction will be arranged allowing guests of the hotel and people at home to bid for amazing prizes including once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.
Visit theslatephuket.com/ bill-bensley-art-weekend.html or call 076-327-006.
Bill Bensley will bring his artwork to life. photos courtesy of The Slate Phuket
