Suzanne A Bartlett

Takomaartery/ September 12, 2023/

Suzanne Bartlett is best known for her heavily sculptural, textile paintings and assemblages of vintage quilts and dresses, paper, castings, lace and antique pattern. Tissue are combined to evoke women’s work themes of survival. Treasures and talismans are collected and assembled in layers to sculpturally tell the story, carefully, exposing stitches, instructions, and handmade elements that were the history of

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Davide Prete

Takomaartery/ November 21, 2022/

Born in Treviso, Italy, Davide was introduced to the art of metalsmithing by his father Alessandro and by the sculptor Toni Benetton. He studied jewelry and metalsmithing at the Institute of Art in Venice. In 2003, he obtained his degree in architecture at IUAV, Venice, Italy.   Davide worked in Italy as an architect for several architectural firms, especially with

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Kelsey Joyce

Takomaartery/ April 11, 2022/

Kelsey Joyce is a Maryland-based artist who specializes in creating imaginary creature sculptures using an array of mixed media techniques. In Joyce’s work she creates sculptures, painting, stories, installations, and public artworks that are based on fantastical subjects and environments. Joyce’s work is inspired by her active imagination, alebrijes from Mexico, optimism, color, and animal hybrids. Her goal with art

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Maria Simonsson

Takomaartery/ April 8, 2022/

All things textile have always fascinated me. I stitch, dye, sculpt, quilt, embroider… The possibilities are endless. I can not think of a more versatile medium. I love exploring ways to use fabric that are not the common ones. I like using found objects and used fabrics and natural dyes. As a long time (almost 40 years!) Takoma Park resident,

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Alice Sims

Takomaartery/ April 6, 2022/

I have been an artist all my life. I have lived in Takoma Park for 32 years and was the first Exhibitions Director for the Community Center art galleries. I was president of Takoma Artists Guild for many years. I started a nonprofit called Art For The People and held classes and organized public art projects. These Community Projects include

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Things from ​Egypt ​and Beyond

Takomaartery/ November 8, 2021/

Things from Egypt and Beyond LLC is not currently offering items for sale. Sales will resume toward the end of 2022.   Things from Egypt and Beyond LLC, operates as a home-based, by appointment business selling an eclectic collection of Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and other international, unique, and functional handicrafts from small workshops and charitable organizations. The collection includes beaded

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