Presskit 16 9 2019

ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N P R E S S K I T ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N T H E BR AND Many works of art betray the Working through each concept as if solving a puzzle, she strives for balance, hand of the artist. Elizabeth never leaving unexamined the precise nuances of her creative subject. With Sutton’s work, however, tells a strong background in mathematics and business, Sutton’s exacting process of the mind of the artist. Her aims for a perfection that yet unfolds organically, creating pieces that are compositional signature is simultaneously unique and consistent in their compositional equilibrium. a strong undercurrent of mathematical proportion and The work itself exhibits her algorithmic color placement. skillful precision, eye for Nothing is accidental; balance and decorous - everything is intuitive. F or along side her clients’ personal Sutton, process is paramount predilections and tastes. That’s and it begins with a survey of why each piece speaks to the surface and dimension. personalities of both its creator and customer. And with a nod Working through each to pop and a dash of kitsch, concept as if solving a Sutton creates compositions puzzle, she strives that are focused on enlivening forbalance, never leaving spaces and uplifting spirits. unexamined the precise nuances of her creative subject. With a strong background in mathematics and business, Sutton’s exacting process While Elizabeth Sutton was a part of the NYDesigns incubator program, she aims for a perfection that yet unfolds organically, creating pieces that are was featured in the 2016 Hamptons Designer Showhouse as well as the simultaneously unique and consistent in their compositional equilibrium. Aordable Art Fair. In 2017, Sutton contributed to the nationally-recognized 92nd Street Y’s Spring Fundraiser, installed works at Lenox Health Many works of art betray the hand of the artist. Elizabeth Sutton’s work, Greenwich Village, which is housed in the landmarked National Maritime however, tells of the mind of the artist. Her compositional signature is a Union Building, as well as Michelin starred Sushi of Gari, and participated strong undercurrent of mathematical proportion and algorithmic color in the Architectural Digest Design Show. Recently named one of the “most placement. Nothing is accidental; everything is intuitive. exciting” female makers by Design Milk, Sutton plans to launch a line of art-inspired home accessories by 2018. For Sutton, process is paramount and it begins with a survey of surface and dimension. ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S Followers: 28,500 120 visits via Instagram / week Discovery: 20,000 + accounts reached / week Impressions: 1,000,000 - 1,300,000 / week Story views: 5,000 /story General: Ages 25-34 69% Women, 31% Men ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S Elizabeth Sutton Collection clutches featured in Bergdorf Goodman’s 2018 Winter campaign, clutches modeled by supermodel Karolina Kurkova. ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S It was Monet who said, “Color is my daylong obsession, joy, and torment,” but for the self-taught artist, Elizabeth Sutton, color was her savior. Following a divorce and personal losses, Sutton looked to color and patterns as a creative outlet, which she turned into a thriving business, with projects in as fast as they are out. commissioned their own pieces. But it wasn’t until Jan. 9th 2016 when Ryan In her past life, Sutton spent most of her time as a stay at home mom. She loved Serhant, an American real estate salesperson and reality television star featured on to cook and entertain guests, and with time on her hands, Sutton created a Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York contacted Sutton with a proposal. few unique and original pieces for her home—little did she know, it would turn out to be a part of something bigger. Many of her guests took notice of the “He said, ‘Liz, I’m staging a few units in a high-end development and I need 12 artworks, some even requesting their own, but at the time, Sutton didn’t think pieces in 3 weeks’,” said Sutton. At this point, Sutton was on a plane to Costa Rica much of it. for her son’s birthday but knew she couldn’t turn down the opportunity. She posted an ad on Craigslist looking for an art assistant and got to work when she In Oct. 2015, she picked up a paintbrush and started a love aair with knife and returned to New York. “I found Mike, who is still with me, he’s over there,” she said tape. She wanted to create artwork for her son’s nursery after experiencing pointing to the man painting in her studio. “We worked mostly at my dining table losses in her life and began creating her geometric abstraction. “I put the just painting for the next few weeks,” she said. Despite the deadline, Sutton and piece up on Instagram and got great feedback,” she said with a laugh before Mike pulled through and the project was featured on the show, which provided adding, “then I started to hustle.” good publicity for the brand. “It was during these 3 weeks that I developed many of my techniques—including my signature Sutton contacted everyone who had shown interest in the past and created personalized pieces for them. She left her works in the lobby of her building Read More Here before delivering to clients, which garnered interest in passers-by, who ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S “I had the pleasure of interviewing contemporary artist Elizabeth Sutton, who has emerged somewhat unintentionally as a role model for newly divorced women. Elizabeth uses her Instagram account to provide legions of her loyal followers insight into her rapidly growing business, whirlwind personal and family life and her refreshingly honest perspective. She’s a woman who never seems to slow down or stop moving—constantly running from her impressive Long Island City art studio where she hosts a parade of interesting clients, supporters and fellow female entrepreneurs to events and trunk shows in Miami and NYC to promote her burgeoning handbag and tile lines. She always, somehow makes it back in time to have a beautifully prepared Shabbat dinner (table-scape included) for her two kids and more often than not, her ex-husband (who seems willing to oblige her in a good old fashioned “co-parenting However, what seems to really resonate with her followers is that Elizabeth has no qualms about acknowledging that neither her divorce, nor her life have been easy and that being good co-parents takes work and is most of the time less than Instagram-worthy. In our increasingly curated world, her refreshing honesty provides inspiration to women who are just like her, newly divorced and trying to establish a new normal. ES: I think because of the fact that I choose to share so much of my life on Instagram, my art becomes an extension of the story I am telling. That story is one of a woman who is starting her second chapter, and is willing to stop at nothing to succeed. Read More Here ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S READ MORE ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S READ MORE ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S ELIZABETH SUTTON C O L L E C T I O N O F F THE P R E S S Joe & the Juice Unveils Latest Local Artist Collaboration Green juice favorite Joe & The Juice have unveiled an exciting new collaboration with a local artist. All 17 Joe & The Juice locations in Manhattan will be serving up their delicious juices, coees & shakes in limited-edition cups featuring pop expressionist designs by New York City-based artist Elizabeth Sutton. As part of the Elizabeth Sutton Collection x Joe & The Juice (#ESCxJOE) collaboration and campaign, Elizabeth Sutton has curated a selection of her pieces to replace the photos at the Joe & The Juice Spring Street location and will be hosting a live in-store painting open to the public on Sunday, October 7th.

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