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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Invitation to the 2015 American Craft Council Show
Friday, February 14, 2014
2014 Collection Photoshoot - Part I
On a snowy February afternoon in one of Westchester County's picturesque rivertowns, a fantastic group of women gathered for an unusual photo-session. My vision for the shoot was to showcase a phenomenon, a trend, a connecting thread I have experienced over the past few years with many of my amazing customers. In person, at the art & fine craft shows I do, and through interactions in my online store, I have observed women of different generations gravitate toward and fall in love with the same designs of mine. Whether they are in their teens, twenties, thirties, forties, fifties, sixties, seventies, eighties and above, women of all ages seem to find my styles and my work beautiful and desirable.
I love seeing multi-generational families shopping in my show booth together. And I love knowing that my fashion accessories, clothing, and adornments have been worn on round-the-world journeys, to weddings, soirees, vow renewals, recitals, or simply on strolls around town or quiet afternoons at home. I love seeing people's faces light up when they try one of my designs on, and when they feel elegant, warm, pampered, and loved in what they are wearing. With thousands of individual stitches comprising every garment and accessory, each exquisitely made by hand one at a time, what else could you feel when wearing an Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art original, if not love?
Here in these photos are women of several generations looking positively dazzling in the shawls, wraps, scarves, capelets, hats, and gauntlets from my recent collection. It is a reflection of things coming full circle too, as in the last year or so, the work coming out of my knitwear studio is no longer produced by me alone. We are now a two-person team, with my mother, Alla Kachuro (who taught me to knit when I was 10 or 11!), skillfully contributing production help on some of the designs.
I hope you love these photos as much as I do! Stay tuned for more images and details from this session in Part II, coming soon!
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| A little behind-the-scenes collage from the photo-session, captured for Instagram. Photos by Elena Rosenberg |
As you know, most of my work is handmade in very limited editions or is one of a kind. To see these and many other designs in person, visit me at the American Craft Council show in Baltimore, MD, next week (February 21-23, 2014). Most of the pieces pictured here have not been added to my online store yet. Please feel free to contact me directly to inquire about availability.
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| Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art. Hand-knit Shawl, Hat, and Gauntlets (merino wool, alpaca, silk). Photography by Ellen Crane. |
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| Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art. Hand-knit Shawl, Hat, and Gauntlets (merino wool). Photography by Ellen Crane. |
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| Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art. Hand-knit Shawl and Hat (merino wool). Photography by Ellen Crane. |
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| Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art. Hand-knit Shawl (merino wool). Photography by Ellen Crane. |
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| Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art. Hand-knit Wrap and Hat (merino wool). Photography by Ellen Crane. |
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| Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art. Hand-knit Shawl, Hat, and Gauntlets (merino wool). Photography by Ellen Crane. |
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| Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art. Hand-knit Capelet and Hat (merino wool). Photography by Ellen Crane. |
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| Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art. Hand-knit Shawl, Hat, and Gauntlets (merino wool). Photography by Ellen Crane. |
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| Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art. Crochet Collier Necklace, Multistrand Bracelet, Blossom ring (Silk). Photography by Ellen Crane. |
Can't wait to work with this talented crew on another collection and style concept!
Your feedback and thoughts are welcome!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Winter - Spring 2012 Events
With several major and exciting retail craft shows on the horizon, things have been busier than ever in my studio. I am concocting several entirely new designs and silhouettes to show alongside familiar customer favorites. At the upcoming events in Maryland and Massachussetts, you can expect to see rich jewel tones as well as neutrals, wonderful textures (from chunky to lace), versatile pieces that you can wear in more than just a couple of ways, and a few fun and fresh surprises too. I had an amazing time at all of last fall's shows, meeting so many exceedingly lovely people, and seeing my designs in action, as my show booth turned into impromptu fashion shows. My show schedule for the next few weeks and months is below. Hope to see you at one of these events!
You can also stay up to date on new designs, events, and discoveries any time by connecting with me via social media. I FB about recent press, latest designs, and the world of wearable fiber on Facebook; I tweet about what I'm working on, watching, reading, and learning on Twitter; and I pin eye-candy from the world of fashion, jewelry, fine craft and design on Pinterest. Check out the links for a taste of what you can expect from my posts, and I hope you will enjoy connecting with me via some or all of these sites. Leave your Twitter and Pinterest URLs in the comments too, I would love to look you up.
American Craft Council Show
Baltimore, MD
February 24 - 26, 2012
Booth 2206
You can also stay up to date on new designs, events, and discoveries any time by connecting with me via social media. I FB about recent press, latest designs, and the world of wearable fiber on Facebook; I tweet about what I'm working on, watching, reading, and learning on Twitter; and I pin eye-candy from the world of fashion, jewelry, fine craft and design on Pinterest. Check out the links for a taste of what you can expect from my posts, and I hope you will enjoy connecting with me via some or all of these sites. Leave your Twitter and Pinterest URLs in the comments too, I would love to look you up.
Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art
Calendar of upcoming events - WINTER - SPRING 2012
Calendar of upcoming events - WINTER - SPRING 2012
Baltimore, MD
February 24 - 26, 2012
Booth 2206
After debuting as an emerging artist at the American Craft Council Show in 2011, I am more than thrilled to be returning this year as an exhibiting artist with a full retail floor booth. I credit the experience at this very event last year for my decision to work on my wearable fiber craft full-time. Last year, sharing the space with some of the country's best makers in fiber, wood, glass, clay, metal, was immensely exhilarating, and I felt, to my surprise, very much at home and in my element (not a feeling I experience often, by any means). I hope this year's experience will prove equally, if not more, rewarding.
At various art/craft events in 2011 I met several wonderful artists whose work I am looking forward to seeing again at the ACC: Paula Shalan Ceramics, Novie Trump Ceramics, Loretta Lam Jewelry, Betsy Giberson Fiber, and many others.
For a visitor/shopper, this is an event that's more than worth a weekend trip to Baltimore. In fact, many of my customers last year told me that visiting the ACC show in Baltimore has been a family tradition for years. It's a phenomenal gathering of talent, and a not-to-be-missed event because of the quality and breadth of work, the creativity and ingenuity, the visual and tactile delights. If you are only remotely interested in fine craft, this event will turn you into a lifelong devotee. If you are already a committed fan of fine craft, well, you know what delicious joys are in store for you.
Visit me in booth 2206 while you are the ACC!
March 16-18, 2012
Marlborough, MA
Booth 213
This will be my first time exhibiting at this event, and a second time with the Paradise City family of shows. Last fall, the Paradise City Northampton, MA was my favorite show of the season, with the organizers, fellow exhibitors, and hundreds of visitors and customers making me very welcome. Paradise City shows definitely have a dedicated fan base, and it was fantastic to introduce my work to the people who faithfully visit the shows year after year. Commissions received at this show and from customers I met in Northampton kept me busy through early 2012.
Check out the "New Faces" slideshow, highlighting the work of several artists and craftmakers, including me, who are new to the show.
Among the other exhibitors I look forward to meeting here are mixed media artist Jessica Pisano, clothing designer Jessica Crowninshield, and decorative fiber artist Ann Brauer.
Find me in Booth 213 at this event!
March 23-25, 2012
Boston, MA
CraftBoston, run by The Society of Arts and Crafts, is a highly selective show of contemporary art, craft, and design. What an honor to be accepted to participate! It will be exciting to meet the organizers (who have been very helpful throughout the show preparation process) and to see what the Boston-area public thinks about my designs. I promise to have lots of lovely and inventive pieces perfect for year-round wear, and, I will, of course, be taking custom orders.
At CraftBoston Spring, I am especially looking forward to catching up again with the following artists: Takashi Ichihara Ceramics, and Sharon Mehrman Furniture.
Looking ahead to late Spring 2012, I will be back in Northampton, MA for the Spring Paradise City Festival, Memorial Day Weekend. Stay tuned for warm-weather-friendly garments in silk, cotton, linen, and bamboo!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Autumn 2011 Show Schedule
This autumn season is shaping up to be a very busy one for me. I will be presenting my wearable fiber art designs at three major fine craft shows. It's terribly exciting! I look forward to presenting new work, meeting new visitors and customers, seeing my designs tried on and in action, and just simply being part of these esteemed events. For the past few weeks, I have been working around the clock planning my booth display and building inventory. Since I work on my own and do all the hand-knitting and finishing (and just about everything else connected with running a small, or, rather, tiny, one-woman fine craft business), it is definitely a challenge to produce a sizable amount of items for several multi-day shows. I will, of course, be taking custom orders at each event. If you are interested in my work, attending a live show is a wonderful opportunity to see a variety of my designs, see and feel the luxurious materials I use up close, and to try on your favorites.
Paradise City Fair of Fine and Functional Art
Northampton, MA
October 8-10, 2011 (Columbus Day Weekend)
Booth #519
I have heard extremely positive things from past exhibitors and attendees about this event, and it's a huge honor to participate in it. Paradise City has been producing award-winning fine art and fine craft shows for years. For the Northampton show this year, 275 artists from 30 states were juried from nearly 1000 applicants. On display will be original works in fiber, ceramics, glass, fine furniture, jewelry, metal, wood, mixed media, painting, and photography. There will be live music and food by local restaurants, an auction to benefit the local PBS station, and children's creative activities. This show takes place during American Craft Week, a celebration which brings together individuals, small businesses and organizations from all fifty states in recognition of the countless ways handmade objects enrich our daily lives and contribute to our national aesthetic and economy. I hope you can make plans to visit Paradise City Northampton. Needless to say, New England is a beautiful destination in the fall.
Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair
Lancaster, PA
November 12-13, 2011
This will be my second show with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. It was a treat to be part of the Guild's July show in Wilmington, DE. The Guild is a non-profit organization, and the shows are very well run, making them a fantastic experience for both artists and visitors. I received a very warm welcome from fans of the show in July, and I hope to meet many of them again in Lancaster in November. In addition to the Fine Craft Fair, Lancaster's thriving arts community and other Pennsylvania Dutch Country cultural attractions are all great reasons to plan a weekend visit.
American Craft Show NYC
New York, NY
November 18-20, 2011
Just one week after the Lancaster show, I will be closer to home and will have an opportunity to show my work at this relatively new event in a great location - the Jacob Javits convention center. Happening the same weekend at the same venue is the Contemporary Art Fair NYC. Hoping to have an amazing experience here also.
My online shop will remain open during the fall and holiday season. Production times on made-to-order items are likely to extend into several weeks. If you are considering a treat for yourself or for a loved one (holiday gifts included), please do get in touch early.
Looking ahead to 2012 -- just the other day I received exhilarating news of acceptance into the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD, February 24-26, 2012! After my tremendous experience as an "Alt Craft / Emerging Artist" exhibitor at the 2011 ACC show, an experience that led to some life-changing decisions, I am super stoked to have been selected to exhibit my designs on the main floor of the ACC next year. I have plans for many exciting new designs to work up in the winter months, so I hope you'll stay tuned!
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| Baby Alpaca & Silk Knit Cowl |
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| Bamboo & Silk Knit Rococo Shawl |
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| Pima Cotton & Merino Wool Shoulderette / Cape |
Calendar of upcoming events
Paradise City Fair of Fine and Functional Art
Northampton, MA
October 8-10, 2011 (Columbus Day Weekend)
Booth #519
I have heard extremely positive things from past exhibitors and attendees about this event, and it's a huge honor to participate in it. Paradise City has been producing award-winning fine art and fine craft shows for years. For the Northampton show this year, 275 artists from 30 states were juried from nearly 1000 applicants. On display will be original works in fiber, ceramics, glass, fine furniture, jewelry, metal, wood, mixed media, painting, and photography. There will be live music and food by local restaurants, an auction to benefit the local PBS station, and children's creative activities. This show takes place during American Craft Week, a celebration which brings together individuals, small businesses and organizations from all fifty states in recognition of the countless ways handmade objects enrich our daily lives and contribute to our national aesthetic and economy. I hope you can make plans to visit Paradise City Northampton. Needless to say, New England is a beautiful destination in the fall.
Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair
Lancaster, PA
November 12-13, 2011
This will be my second show with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. It was a treat to be part of the Guild's July show in Wilmington, DE. The Guild is a non-profit organization, and the shows are very well run, making them a fantastic experience for both artists and visitors. I received a very warm welcome from fans of the show in July, and I hope to meet many of them again in Lancaster in November. In addition to the Fine Craft Fair, Lancaster's thriving arts community and other Pennsylvania Dutch Country cultural attractions are all great reasons to plan a weekend visit.
American Craft Show NYC
New York, NYNovember 18-20, 2011
Just one week after the Lancaster show, I will be closer to home and will have an opportunity to show my work at this relatively new event in a great location - the Jacob Javits convention center. Happening the same weekend at the same venue is the Contemporary Art Fair NYC. Hoping to have an amazing experience here also.
Looking ahead to 2012 -- just the other day I received exhilarating news of acceptance into the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD, February 24-26, 2012! After my tremendous experience as an "Alt Craft / Emerging Artist" exhibitor at the 2011 ACC show, an experience that led to some life-changing decisions, I am super stoked to have been selected to exhibit my designs on the main floor of the ACC next year. I have plans for many exciting new designs to work up in the winter months, so I hope you'll stay tuned!
