Jerome Co-Op Gallery debuts exhibit of Sedona
fashion designer Suzen Brackell
Kudos Magazine, March 1, 2011
According to Sedona fashion designer Suzen Brackell, 'sexy and comfortable is the only way to go." The creator of the most distinctive and easily recognizable wearable art in the area will show off her versatile line of Sexy and Comfortable women's clothing at the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery from March 5 to May 4.
Most of us women have fond memories of our junior high school home economics classes where we learned to love (or fear) the sewing machine, but many of us didn't get beyond the requisite apron.
Suzen, however, took her sewing lessons to heart, and today, creates her own unique line of very popular fashions in her cozy Sedona studio. She is adept at creating clothing with a flair for women of all body shapes and sizes, and can custom-fit her collection to enhance the silhouette of the body.
In addition to keeping her display racks at the Jerome Artists Cooperative full, Suzen also finds time to be the Art Director of the Village Gallery of Local Artists in the Village of Oak Creek. Many women across the country are currently wearing and collecting her unique sculpted creations.
The fabrics used by the artist have personalities of their own: easy care and durable, they range from light-weight sheers, 100-percent cotton gauze, polyester, interlock and jersey knits, polar fleece, spandex and faux fur, among others.
She starts with basic tops, dresses, vests and jackets and adds her signature touch, creating scalloped edges and tendrils of fabric that define her "original art to wear" style which can be easily accessorized.
For her Jerome exhibit/trunk show, Suzen has created a myriad of fun functional accessories to embellish her outfits, allowing the wearer to go from simple daytime comfort to sexy "take-me-out-dancing" evening wear. Matching decorative bottle carriers, fancy wristlet evening bags and wild and crazy, often elegant scarves made from recycled fabrics complete her total look for 2011.
Also featured in the show is photographer David Neely, highlighting Suzen's fashions via his fine art photography. Neely made a living for 25 years as a commercial fashion and beauty photographer Dallas.
"I consider myself an Interpretive Fine Art photographer now, who used to be a pretty decent fashion and beauty photo guy," jokes Neely. Upon moving to Arizona, Neely began his teaching career, which continues to this day.
He is an Adjunct Professor at Prescott's Yavapai College. Neely's been a co-op member since 2010, and his photography may also be seen at the Sedona's Village Gallery of Local Artists, and on his website, www.davidneelyphotography.ifp3.com
Check out Suzen's new website, www.sexyandcomfortable.com and find out how to spend a day at her design studio for a personal consultation, or call her at (928) 282-8980.
Meet the designer, and her fashion photographer at the opening reception for Sexy & Comfortable Original Art to Wear on March 5, and at the First Saturday Jerome Art Walk on April 2.
Both events are from 5-8 p.m. at the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery. 502 Main Street, Jerome, Arizona 86331; Phone: 928-639-4276 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 928-639-4276
According to Sedona fashion designer Suzen Brackell, 'sexy and comfortable is the only way to go." The creator of the most distinctive and easily recognizable wearable art in the area will show off her versatile line of Sexy and Comfortable women's clothing at the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery from March 5 to May 4.
Most of us women have fond memories of our junior high school home economics classes where we learned to love (or fear) the sewing machine, but many of us didn't get beyond the requisite apron.
Suzen, however, took her sewing lessons to heart, and today, creates her own unique line of very popular fashions in her cozy Sedona studio. She is adept at creating clothing with a flair for women of all body shapes and sizes, and can custom-fit her collection to enhance the silhouette of the body.
In addition to keeping her display racks at the Jerome Artists Cooperative full, Suzen also finds time to be the Art Director of the Village Gallery of Local Artists in the Village of Oak Creek. Many women across the country are currently wearing and collecting her unique sculpted creations.
The fabrics used by the artist have personalities of their own: easy care and durable, they range from light-weight sheers, 100-percent cotton gauze, polyester, interlock and jersey knits, polar fleece, spandex and faux fur, among others.
She starts with basic tops, dresses, vests and jackets and adds her signature touch, creating scalloped edges and tendrils of fabric that define her "original art to wear" style which can be easily accessorized.
For her Jerome exhibit/trunk show, Suzen has created a myriad of fun functional accessories to embellish her outfits, allowing the wearer to go from simple daytime comfort to sexy "take-me-out-dancing" evening wear. Matching decorative bottle carriers, fancy wristlet evening bags and wild and crazy, often elegant scarves made from recycled fabrics complete her total look for 2011.
Also featured in the show is photographer David Neely, highlighting Suzen's fashions via his fine art photography. Neely made a living for 25 years as a commercial fashion and beauty photographer Dallas.
"I consider myself an Interpretive Fine Art photographer now, who used to be a pretty decent fashion and beauty photo guy," jokes Neely. Upon moving to Arizona, Neely began his teaching career, which continues to this day.
He is an Adjunct Professor at Prescott's Yavapai College. Neely's been a co-op member since 2010, and his photography may also be seen at the Sedona's Village Gallery of Local Artists, and on his website, www.davidneelyphotography.ifp3.com
Check out Suzen's new website, www.sexyandcomfortable.com and find out how to spend a day at her design studio for a personal consultation, or call her at (928) 282-8980.
Meet the designer, and her fashion photographer at the opening reception for Sexy & Comfortable Original Art to Wear on March 5, and at the First Saturday Jerome Art Walk on April 2.
Both events are from 5-8 p.m. at the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery. 502 Main Street, Jerome, Arizona 86331; Phone: 928-639-4276 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 928-639-4276
