I used to make hats, now I make other things from mostly second-hand textiles. My current focuses is clothing inspired by 14th - 19th century fashions, and custom made soft cases for mostly medieval musical instruments. See more about me and my work at https://augustphoenixhats.com/about/
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Krista O'Halpin holds a BFA in Visual Communication from SCAD and is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Seattle Washington. Her work is a distinctive blend of dark, bold, and familiar elements from folklore that is often used to focus on dismantling analytical and systemic patterns where unfairness resides. Krista draws heavily from her own personal experiences with trauma, mental health struggles, a natural curiosity and appreciation for things often overlooked. Using a wide variety of mediums from illustration, printmaking, design, embroidery, photography to explore empathy, connection, and the human condition.
Crystal Hayes is the artist behind Elegance Lamps, a Seattle studio dedicated to handcrafted Victorian-inspired lighting and decorative arts. Her work explores historic ornamentation through silk lampshades, restored antique lighting, beadwork, and illuminated parasols, each created as a unique functional art piece using traditional handcraft techniques and carefully sourced materials.