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Who is Shoosty®
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Shoosty® (Stephen Shooster) is a luxury designer, fine artist, author, and former Co-CEO of a family-owned call center in South Florida. With a background in technology and a deep passion for the arts, He brings a unique perspective to his creative endeavors having worked with renowned brands such as Zara; Hermes; Wolford; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; MoMA; and The Chicago Art Institute; and more, utilizing technology to scale and serve their needs. As a prolific artist, he has amassed a remarkable catalogue raisonné comprising 12 volumes spanning over 50 years fea- turing over 2,500 original pieces in date order. Every piece of art he has ever done, from crayon drawings of his family to today’s sophisticated work. Balancing his technological ex- pertise with his artistic pursuits, he explores the intersection of art and technology, continuously learning and evolving in his creative journey.
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The History of Fine Art led us to Im- pressionism (c. 1867-1886). Im- pressionism opened the floodgates to all sorts
of modern art including Art Nouveau (c. 1890-1910) and Art Deco (c. 1910-1950s), both very decorative arts. These ideas were then rejected by the Bau-
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haus (c. 1919-1933). The Bauhaus wanted art that would more easily match industrial production. That is what I am doing. We are extensions of a long history of art leading to these times where a drop- shipping factory can work for many artists and doesn’t have to bet the shop on which art or
He recently showcased his premier show, “Shoosty® Bugs,” at The Mills Gallery in Orlando with Jenni- fer McInnes Coolidge as curator, and Boris Garbe, as a gallerist. Inspired by a conversation at the show with Virgina Poe, who grew up surround- ed by nature, he was invited to create a proposal for Art in Chambers, Sanford.
What does the Wear the Art / Be the Movem
pattern will find the most sales. Whereas, the artist can create an unlimited collection of cre- ative works and push them into a retail-facing site like Shopify for less than $50 a month.
Paul Klee, a famous Bauhaus artist, does not reproduce what we see. Rat see.”This quote emphasizes the trans er of art and its ability to evoke emotions an leveraging technology and modern manufac es, artists can reach a wider audience and make their art m while still maintaining its unique and transformative pow By
It’s genius! The Shoosty® brand has thousands of pieces of art that can easily be repurposed as clothing and home- goods. Those pieces took hundreds of hours to cre- ate and now they are given an entirely new and scal- able life with fabrics. It is no wonder that we created the tagline, Wear the Art / Be the Movement.™ He plans to turn the fabrics into bespoken clothing and set up boutiques all over
Shoosty® wanted to refresh the collection by mak- ing many more original works of art in the short time he had after being approved for a show. Framing art can be expensive and logistically challenging. He calls this a creative tax and opted for a more practical approach, using the highest quality silk and the most advanced printing methods. Fabric is much easi- er to work with and adds another dimension to the finished work. In this show you will see advanced skills bordering on the limits of the systems, sometimes crossing over to error. That is the sweet spot where mastery is earned. Please scan the QR code. You will be able to give feedback as well as contact the artist and read the extensive show notes. Special thanks to Jennifer McInnes Coolidge, curator, and Virgina Poe the Sanford Arts Council for their encourage- ment and support in pushing the boundaries of Shoosty’s bug-themed creations. It is an honor to share this work with the community. Stephen Shooster is not only an artist but also a dedicated father, husband, and friend to the arts. Four kids all artists, three musicians, and an art historian/comic book artist. I would like to dedicate this show to my wife, Diane, the love of my life.
The concept of Wear the Art / Be the Move- ment highlights the idea that art can be more than just a decorative element; it
can be a movement that inspires people and transforms their lives. By creating wear- able designs inspired by art, the artist is creating a movement that people can participate in and make their own. Overall, the concept presented here is a fusion of art technology, and modern manufacturing processes. It aim more accessible, scalable, and transformative, while also c ment that inspires people and transforms their lives.
Florida and then the country, one small step at a time, eventually go- ing into mass production. It’s an ambitious plan that will also make for a fantastic journey. When people wear Shoosty® clothing, it’s their energy and smiles that will carry the work into entirely new places.
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What is Chromatic Fusionism? A new art movement coined by Shoosty® Chromatic - The science of color and by association printing Fusion - Bringing the science to humanity.
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