Archive for April, 2010

Ilan-Lael's Solar Array tucked downhill from the Boy's House

A solar array has been installed at Ilan-Lael thanks to a generous grant from the Sempra Energy Foundation, and matching donations from our members. The expert at RealGoods Solar installed a photovoltaic array that will turn our generous allotment of sun into electric energy beginning in May 2010.

Want to learn more about solar arrays?  Click on this link to Real Goods Solar!  For every solar quote attributed to our website, the Ilan-Lael Foundation receives a donation of $500!

James Hubbell was honored on April 10th with the 5th Palette Award by the SDAI San Diego Museum of the Living Artist’s Southern California Regional Awards Exhibition. This honor is awarded to an individual artist for their generosity of spirit, dedication and support of the visual arts while in pursuit of their own artistic excellence. Drew Hubbell, James’ son, accepted the honor, as James was in Chicago being honored as a featured artist at the current exhibition of the Chicago Mosaic School. James wishes to thank Timothy Field, Executive Director of the Institute and longtime friend for bestowing this well-regarded honor.

PDF: SDAI – Museum of the living artist Invitation

James Hubbell sketch of organic garden and tool shed in the shadow of Volcan Mountain.

Bert Hubbell, brother of James Hubbell, has given 13 acres of adjoining land to Ilan-Lael.  This brings the total to 43 acres of natural landscape that is now part of the Ilan-Lael site.  Ilan-Lael also holds eight historic structures.  New buildings and features are being planned for the original ten acre property.  The newly added land will remain in its natural state however, further enhancing the solitude and tranquility at the site.  Ilan-Lael, which sits in the shadow of Volcan Mountain, complements the mission of the Volcan Mountain Preserve, which has set aside upwards of 17,000 acres around Julian, CA to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural mountain habitat.

Pacific Portal, a Hubbell public art piece on Shelter Island in San Diego, CA and featured photo at the Chicago Mosaic School show during April and May of 2010.

Eight artists from Chicago plus special guest James Hubbell will exhibit works in a show at the Chicago Mosaic School during April and May of 2010.  This marks the first time James Hubbell, who is internationally recognized for his sculptural architectural style, will exhibit in Chicago.  A screening of a video on Hubbell’s work will also be featured.  For more information about the show and James’ appearance there, please visit www.chicagomosaicschool.com