Fine Art Photography Book and Exhibition Benefitting
The California Community Foundation: Wildfire Recovery Fund + The Recording Academy and MusiCares® Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort
Ashes settled. HOPE remains.
From flame to FORM, we begin again.
After the California wildfires in January 2025, I aimed to capture what was lost and what was left―a lasting record before what remained was cleared away.
Each Shoot Day had a MOOD and MAGIC and stepping amid the aftermath was humbling and sometimes overwhelming,
and hard to put into words.
I hope the Quotes included in the Book will capture the true extent of the experience from those that experienced it first hand.
"What makes California extraordinary is that we are not defined by our tragedies; we are defined by our response to them. In Los Angeles, resilience is a way of life." ―Los Angeles Civic Leader
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." ― Christopher Reeve from his 1999 autobiography, Still Me
Many fires have come and gone and my heart goes out to any one and all communities affected by wildfire, especially after seeing the effect on the neighborhoods, the atmosphere of sadness and sense of hurt from the wounded structures.
The Palisades and Eaton Fire seemed to hold the fascination of the world and I wanted to focus on our shared humanity.
Hopefully connecting us through the discovery of the things we as people truly value most, those precious aspects of life that become even more apparent in times of trauma and loss.
Charitable Beneficiaries:
80% of all net proceeds from the Fine Art Photography Book and Print sales to be donated to:
- The Recording Academy and MusiCares® Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort (40%)
- The California Community Foundation: Wildfire Recovery Fund (40%)
- Operational Costs (20%)
The California Community Foundation: Wildfire Recovery Fund
As climate change intensifies, wildfires are becoming more frequent and destructive. CCF’s Wildfire Recovery Fund addresses the long-term impacts of these disasters by:
- Rebuilding homes and restoring livelihoods for those most affected.
- Providing mental health support, case management, and financial aid.
- Strengthening infrastructure to improve emergency response systems and equip first responders with modern tools.
This fund not only aids recovery but also fortifies communities against future climate-driven disasters.
The California Community Foundation (CCF) is a 501(c)(3) organization.
The Recording Academy and MusiCares® Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort
At the onset of the fires, MusiCares® provided immediate emergency financial assistance to music professionals displaced by the greater Los Angeles fires. Today, the organization continues to support those affected as they navigate the long-term impacts of the disaster. This includes customized case management for individuals facing housing insecurity, mental health challenges, income loss due to canceled work, instrument replacement, and complications related to fire insurance. MusiCares® remains committed to walking alongside music professionals through each phase of recovery, offering services tailored to their unique needs as the full scale of the damage becomes clear.
For more than three decades, MusiCares® has been a steadfast partner to the music industry during times of need, offering relief in response to a variety of disasters. From the Las Vegas Route 91 shooting and the COVID-19 pandemic to Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Helene, the California and Maui wildfires. MusiCares® is here to help—no matter the size or scope of the crisis.
MusiCares® is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Looking very forward to our Book launch this November
and Exhibition slated to open on January 7th 2026.
Fine Art Photographer Mark Maryanovich
Award-winning photographer Mark Maryanovich has been recognized by the prestigious Photo Review magazine competition with his selection as a prominent entry, and by the California art community, with his placement as a finalist in the Images From A Glass Eye International Juried Photography Show, and honorable mention in the American Icon Art Competition. Because of his work in this genre, the esteemed Annenberg Space for Photography selected Mark to be part of their slideshow exhibition Country: Portraits of an American Sound, which celebrates the pioneers, poets and icons of country music.
Currently, Mark is excited to be working on The ART of GIVING with Co~Creator Matt Sorum. Purely a project fueled by passion, The ART of GIVING exists to create awareness for the charitable causes championed by the world's most iconic artists.
"Not only is Mark Maryanovich one of the world’s premier photographers, he’s also compassionate and donates his time and talent to assist worthy causes.”
Producer
Pepper Gomez,
CEO and Founder of
Wake Up! Music Group
For questions and more information pls. contact: info@markmaryanovich.com 310.774.6073
Fire may consume, but it also clears the way for NEW BEGINNINGS.
Like a BURNING HEART, it transforms, ignites, and gives life to something GREATER THAN BEFORE.
