Artist on the Green

Alison Wells

www.alisonwells.com

Alison Wells is a Trinidadian artist who has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions in the United States, the Caribbean and Europe.

Alison’s mixed media paintings explore her multiple modes of existence and her search for identity and culture between her two homes, Trinidad and the United States. Wells translates these explorations through juxtapositions of color, texture, figurative abstractions and visual movement. She combines acrylic paint and repurposed materials in her semi-abstracted paintings on canvas, paper and wood.

Alison Wells received a BFA from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica and an MFA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Alison’s paintings can be viewed at her studio by appointment in the “Cummings Building” 96 William St. New Bedford MA 02740 Studio #1.

Argonauta Jewelry Designs

www.argonautadesigns.com

Argonauta jewelry designer Kim Catalano is passionate about handcrafting a wide variety of beautiful and unique beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

From fun and funky to classic and simple, Argonauta jewelry has something special for every occasion, taste and personal style.

Kim’s creativity and imagination are always at work and her beaded designs are always changing. Visit the store to see her latest fun and fresh creations, or talk with Kim about have a custom piece designed just for you.

Cape Cutting Board Co.

www.minzner.com

It started as a fun gift. In anticipation of a visit to family friends on Cape Cod, Daniel Minzner, veteran cabinet maker and owner of Minzner & Co., made a Massachusetts shaped cutting board and called it the Cape Cutting Board. Thus was born the Cape Cutting Board Co.

EarthFrendz

www.earthfrendz.com

Earthfrendz began back in 2006 as an idea; how could we improve people’s lives with easily accessible, beautiful all natural products that are not only safe for them but also for our planet? After having many discussions as my family grew, Earthfrendz finally became a reality in 2009.

At Earthfrendz.com, we believe in fair trade practices. We work with underprivileged artisans, non profit groups and established manufacturers making eco friendly products throughout India. There is no child labor involved and all the artisans work under safe environments. Our mission is to bring you stylish, durable, highest quality eco-friendly products that you can feel good about incorporating into your daily life. Whether you are an avid environmentalist or someone who is looking to explore how easy and trendy going green can be, we know you’ll find plenty to love and own within our wide range of products. We’ve done the work to find you the most exciting and functional eco-friendly products like jute bags, handmade cotton bags, handmade soaps and wooden handicrafts available to integrate into your home or business so that you can easily enjoy a more healthful lifestyle all around. And you can feel satisfied about your purchase because all of our products are safe for you and the environment.

At Earthfrendz, we make going green easy.

FridgeCouch by Adrian Johnson

www.fridgecouch.com

‘After years of dedicated service, these gluttons of energy consumption are back for more!’

With ‘Fridgecouch’, recycled furniture designer Adrian Johnson combines once-loved refrigerators and auto seats to create the first-ever refrigerator-couch!

The unique design of each piece borrows inspiration from Adrian’s background in in residential architecture, building and mechanical design. Fridgecouches are one-of-a-kind art pieces and cannot be replicated. They are available for individual sale or as commissioned works. Please contact the artist for pricing and availability.

Dyer Maker by Rhonda Fazio

www.newbedfordopenstudios.org/Rhonda_Fazio.html

All Dyer Maker textiles are made from 100% silk and natural dyes. Reflective of ancient cultural methods and hand processes of design, all dyes are hand crafted from natural, raw materials and extracted without the use of harmful chemicals. Each silk wrap is uniquely designed and individual to the wearer. All silks are hand washable. No dry cleaning required.

Tenacious Lilly

www.tenaciouslilly.com

I primarily work with a clean aesthetic, somewhat of a blend between natural and German aesthetics. I prefer to keep many of my pieces deceptively simple so that it remains a surprise for the viewer to discover the movement once it is handled. To be able to obtain such a dramatic effect with a simple movement is my goal. Sometimes this is achievable with a simple mechanism; however there may also be a more complex system behind it.

Overall there have been numerous contributing factors towards the development of my work and where it is now. Throughout my life and travels my attention has often focused on nature, its interactions, and how everything is integrated, as well as the interactions and behaviors of people; and I continue to explore these phenomena within my work.