America’s Most Captivating Couples 2009, Part II
San Francisco, California
Annie, 54, artist, author, educator
Beth, 48, artist, professor
Annie and Beth are an artist couple committed to doing projects that explore, generate, and celebrate love. “We utilize visual art, installation, theater pieces, interventions, live-art, exhibitions, lectures, printed matter and activism,” says Annie. “Each year we orchestrate one or more interactive performance art weddings in collaboration with various national and international communities, then display the ephemera in art galleries.” Their projects incorporate the colors and themes of the chakras, a structure inspired by Linda M. Montano’s 14 Years of Living Art. “Our current project, The Love Art Laboratory, grew out of our response to the violence of war, the anti-gay marriage movement, and our prevailing culture of cynicism. We hope the Love Art Laboratory will help make the world a more fun, sexy, tolerant, love-filled place.”
We rounded up so many gorgeous couples we couldn’t fit them all in one issue. That said, we’re happy to have the cuteness continue.
Jasmine & Erin
New York, New York
Jasmine, 27, supervisor, home health care
Erin, 33, rental agent
“It’s a satisfying feeling to make your partner happy. We love doing everything together,” says Erin. “There are ups and downs in life and it’s important to have a partner that is there for you no matter what comes your way.” The two love throwing dinner parties for friends and family and travelling together, especially to Puerto Rico, where Jasmine is from originally. They plan to marry in March and start a family right away. “We met online almost 4 years ago. When we met in person it was love at first site. We’ve been together ever since.” Erin believes the secret to a successful relationship is working toward the same goals.
