Well it's been eons since I have posted anything here. But with a New Year comes new goals for myself and for Jillian Lyons Designs. So with 2014 my hope is to be in more shops across the state of Connecticut and maybe even break out into other states. I also want to start doing one in person event a month. I am kicking that off in mere days with LOVE Haven 2014.
This stellar event is brought to you by Haven events. A collaborative group of ladies that includes Melissa Gonzales (Vintanthromodern Vintage, Gathered + Sown) Meg Kazukynas (23rd/1st) Kate Stephen (Kate Stephen Jewelry) Jemma Williams (Jemmanimals) and Sarah Scribe Bratchell (Bella Rev. Jewelry). I hope I didn't miss anyone! But these ladies bring forth an event like no other. Totally hip and taking place in the artful graffiti housed Trolley Square in New Haven. This show will bring you indie vendors, a DiY Craft Table, a fine art exhibit as well local DJ's, rappers, bands and spoken word poets.
Please be sure to stop by and say hello! Besides, after all this snow, you'll be glad you got out of the house!
This stellar event is brought to you by Haven events. A collaborative group of ladies that includes Melissa Gonzales (Vintanthromodern Vintage, Gathered + Sown) Meg Kazukynas (23rd/1st) Kate Stephen (Kate Stephen Jewelry) Jemma Williams (Jemmanimals) and Sarah Scribe Bratchell (Bella Rev. Jewelry). I hope I didn't miss anyone! But these ladies bring forth an event like no other. Totally hip and taking place in the artful graffiti housed Trolley Square in New Haven. This show will bring you indie vendors, a DiY Craft Table, a fine art exhibit as well local DJ's, rappers, bands and spoken word poets.
Please be sure to stop by and say hello! Besides, after all this snow, you'll be glad you got out of the house!
I met Petra Szilagyi one afternoon inside of the English Building Market in a work related meeting. At the time we both were assisting Melissa Gonzales of Vintanthromodern Vintage. Petra was knee deep in vintage clothing and accessories while designing a 1920's window display. I instantly liked her when she cheered upon hearing about the drag queen patrons who were buying up some of Vintanthromodern's wares.
Petra recently left her position with Vintanthromodern to further pursue her career as an artist. Since then I have seen her modeling in a gorgeous spread on the blog I Love New Haven with Daria Anna Photography. Yesterday was the opening reception of her solo art show at Lipgloss Crisis located at 756 Chapel Street in New Haven.
The work in this show span the past three years where Petra challenged her own ideas about feminism, spirituality, plastic surgery and contemporary art. While looking at the work I could feel how personal her art was. I felt like I was reading a well kept diary. Except this diary's author was holding a mirror up to New Haven and saying yeah, you too. A true expression of herself is on display.
Petra's thought provoking work will be up at Lipgloss Crisis located at 756 Chapel Street in New Haven until December 4th. What I have shown here is just a fraction of what you can see in person. Most of the works were created using upcycled, renewable or recycled materials.
To contact the artist you can visit her website www.petraszilagyi.com or email her directly at Petraszillions@gmail.com
Thursday April 4th was another spectacular RAW event held at The Russian Lady in Hartford. This show was called Marvel and featured comic book style artists and geek themed goodness. It was an incredibly busy show! I took what pictures I could given the crowd and artists willing to let me take snap shots of their work.
This was the last show put together by RAW Hartford director Melissa Erdman, who did an amazing job helping to build RAW from the ground up in it's Connecticut branch. When I met her I was bowled over by how on top of things she was. I had run a team of artists for a little over a year and thought I did good. But after seeing Melissa I was super impressed, girlfriend schooled without even knowing it! I personally need to thank her for inviting me to join RAW this past year. My little baby business has new doors to open and is beginning to grow thanks to RAW and the amazing people I have met within it. Always with a hug and a smile, words of encouragement - Melissa is one in a million. Thanks for believing in me lady!
This was also the last show for the Hartford Russian Lady. RAW Connecticut as it will now be known, will have a new home at the all new Russian Lady in downtown New Haven. The show's new director, Jess Brey, will be taking on the re-branding and switching the show to every other month but with double the artists showcasing at each event.
Marvel was a fantastic send off for Ms. Erdman and a lovely ushering in for Ms. Brey!
This was also the last show for Ms. Kavita Ashok, whose fine art work Kaptured on Kanvas was on display. Kavita will be moving back to her native India. I had the pleasure of meeting her back in September of 2012. I just adored these little mini paintings she did featuring some of my favorites like Audrey Hepburn. She is one of the kindest people I have had the pleasure of chatting up. She did smashingly at her last show here, and walked away with new friends, a smile and a bag full of money. A great note to end on in my book! I wish you the best my dear!
But aside form all the hellos and goodbyes there was some phenomenal work on display as always! See folks, you go to a RAW event and you get fabulousness! Great drinks, good music, and talented people who deserve some serious recognition! I took as many pics as I could.
This was the last show put together by RAW Hartford director Melissa Erdman, who did an amazing job helping to build RAW from the ground up in it's Connecticut branch. When I met her I was bowled over by how on top of things she was. I had run a team of artists for a little over a year and thought I did good. But after seeing Melissa I was super impressed, girlfriend schooled without even knowing it! I personally need to thank her for inviting me to join RAW this past year. My little baby business has new doors to open and is beginning to grow thanks to RAW and the amazing people I have met within it. Always with a hug and a smile, words of encouragement - Melissa is one in a million. Thanks for believing in me lady!
This was also the last show for the Hartford Russian Lady. RAW Connecticut as it will now be known, will have a new home at the all new Russian Lady in downtown New Haven. The show's new director, Jess Brey, will be taking on the re-branding and switching the show to every other month but with double the artists showcasing at each event.
Marvel was a fantastic send off for Ms. Erdman and a lovely ushering in for Ms. Brey!
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| Jess Brey (right) Melissa Erdman (left). |
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| On display, the work of Kavita Ashok's Kaptured on Kanvas. |
But aside form all the hellos and goodbyes there was some phenomenal work on display as always! See folks, you go to a RAW event and you get fabulousness! Great drinks, good music, and talented people who deserve some serious recognition! I took as many pics as I could.
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