Saturday, November 13th 2010, two established Lithuanian artists Zivile Pupinyte (Zivile Art) and Jurgita Cenkute (BedHeadSheep) will present their new one-of-a-kind collections inspired by old Baltic traditions in a one evening event called ‘MODERN FOLK’. New collections will be presented at LGTripp abstract gallery in the heart of Philadelphia’s old city, 47-49 North 2nd street.
Work of Zivile and Jurgita is a synthesis of old tradition and modern innovative design. The collections are inspired by the old craft making techniques like felting and beading. The event will feature a runway fashion show of Jurgita’s and Zivile’s new collections, a dance and vocal performance by Fatima Adamu, inspired by medieval Gaelic songs and live music by DJ Todd Damon.
About the artists:
Artisan and adventurer Zivile Pupinyte creates wearable art for daring women. Born and raised in Vilnius, Lithuania Pupinyte created Zivile Art – jewelry for daring women - in 2004 and since has been featured in several fashion shows and photo shoots in Philadelphia and New York City. Recently (October 6th 2010) Zivile Art has been featured as one of the most avant-garde jewelry designers on Philadelphia Fashion Week runway.
Using exotic stones and natural materials, Zivile’s meticulous handiwork and lucid creative process has yielded an eclectic collection of jewelry that is both fashionable and refreshingly unique. Her pieces lend adventurous spirit to haute couture. The November 13th showcase of Baltic traditions and modern innovation is a fragment of an introduction into her new series ‘Little Worlds’ – to be presented in December 2010. Pupinyte’s jewelry collections are strictly handmade and one of a kind. She is a recognized artist in Europe as well as locally selected ‘The Best Philadelphia Jeweler 2010′ by Philadelphia Weekly.
Jurgita Cenkute obtained Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts back in 2006. Her major was in photography and media arts. Jurgita gained a great success as an artist in Lithuania while still being a student. Right after graduating art school Jurgita developed a great passion for the fiber arts and felting techniques. She learned professional felting from the best Lithuanian felting artists. In 2007 Jurgita moved to United States and just a year ago created a one person based business BedHeadSheep which features one of a kind, hand felted accessories, like scarves, handbags and hand warmers, for women who like to feel unique and want to be seen. Her work with felts is a fusion of old felting techniques and modern designs. All pieces are made from renewable materials, and each piece is unique and unrepeatable.
The event will be held at LGTripp Gallery, located in historic Old City, Philadelphia’s art district, was recently established with the primary purpose of representing emerging artists focusing on abstract and non-objective work from the Philadelphia region. All art work by Zivile Art and BedHeadSheep presented in the gallery space will be exhibited next to the works of Miriam Singer and Rebecca Jacoby.
It is a one night only event and it is free and open to the public. All accessories and jewelry will be available for purchase throughout the event.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be offered.
Event DJ: DJ Todd Damon
Dance interpretation: Fatima Adamu
Event sponsors: Absolut, Swanky Bubbles, LGTripp gallery, Liz Jacobs.
For more information on the ‘MODERN FOLK’ even please contact Zivile Pupinyte at 215-834-8138 or via email zivile2008@yahoo.com and Jurgita Cenkute at 215-779-9128 or via email cenkute@yahoo.com
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