The textiles I have been working on started in India a few years ago. I used my same monotype process, but instead of adding paper to the plexi plate I added a sheer fabric called georgette. When I started this project in India I had this vision. I wanted the fabric to drape and dance along the wall. Well, I couldn’t pierce any holes into the wall so I had to hang them instead. Since then I have had the opportunity to continue to play with the textiles. I still needed to figure out how to make my installation to get some good pictures in order to propose to galleries and museums.
Then one day I met Chelsea Suddes from Pearl Weddings. We were working on a styled shoot for a magazine together - The Perpetual You. Chelsea has got to be one of the most genuine kind hearted people I have ever met. She was putting together a moody/ethereal styled shoot and the color of my textiles were totally on par with the color scheme. I was a little apprehensive about going because I was afraid everyone was going to love love and just be too happy. Well they did love love but, each vendor brought together was so talented in their medium. Mike Suddes helped me install the fabric and the floral designer from Pine and Petal added the perfect touch of pink cherry blossoms to finish off the display.
Vendors:
Venu: www.mylittleladiesfarmanddesign.com
Planning & Design Coordination: www.pearlweddingsandevents.com
Photographer: www.rowanberrylavender.com
Veil: www.aevamade.com
Textiles: www.meghanshah.com
Hair & Makeup: www.alluretravelingbeauty.com
Florals: www.pineandpetal.com
Catering: www.riverhousecatering.com
Videographer: www.newenglandcreative.net
Models: Johnathan and Falak
Decorations & Stylist: Heart of Gold Decor Design
Side note… Mike Suddes is a singer song writer and has the most stunning soothing voice. I have been fortunate enough to see him perform a few times and I see a collab in our future. His original songs are the exact type of folk music I like to listen to while I create. I had my students listen to Blind Pilot last year and most of them got into while they sketched in their sketchbooks. One boy drew a demon because he hated the music so much. But, they all reacted to the music and that was the exact point of the lesson.
Next, I decided to make a warm series of textiles. This just happened to be in the color scheme of an elopement styled shoot Chelsea was helping coordinate. Shaina Lee had this vision and Chelsea brought it to life. So, there we were the day after a hurricane at Yale University’s Harkness Tower about to bring magic to life. I’ll just let these pictures speak for themselves. This shoot had a few features including British Vogue and Let’s Bee Together!
Vendors:
Photographer: Shaina Diaz Photography
Planner & Designer: Pearl Weddings & Events
Bridal Gowns: Gypsy Bride
Hair & Make up: Belle Noelle Beauty
Flowers: Fizz and Fluers
Signage: This Delightful Design
Cake : Cake Lore Co
Artist: Studio Strata
Furniture: Gather & Lounge
Models: Leesha & Andrew Wheeler
