Sponsor: Independent
Title: "An Artists' Spin"
Artist: Studio 34: Julie Boyan, Beth Hughes, Marilynne Lipshutz, Patricia Mosca
Window Dimensions: ~ 34" x 36"


Studio 34 is located in an historic building at 34 Elton Street, in the heart of the Neighborhood of the Arts. It is one of Rochester's newest old spaces, and includes a gallery and working artist studios. The founding partners share a common vision: that of bringing new art and artists to the Rochester community.

The vision for this window was to see what four artist working as one could come up with using each of there own talents. "An Artist Spin" is just that! Working together this unique window came to life. Using her art as a surface designer, Patricia came up with the design. 

Patrica along with artist Beth Hughes worked on the background. Jewelry designer, Julie Boyan and glass artist, Marilynne Lipschultz did the colorful spiders web. A friend, Sami, from Ghost Dog Glass,  made the glass spider to complete this project. 

Patrica, who currently is working out of her home studio, shows her work both at local galleries and stores. A self taught artist, she uses color and whimsy in her work. She custom designs many items to commemorate special events from births to weddings. Working on community projects is a way to give back to Rochester some of the support she has received from the community.

Beth Hughes is a self-taught artist who was born and raised in Rochester, New York. She is a telecommunications consultant by day and artist by night. Her medium is primarily acrylics on canvas. Beth enjoys creating different styles, which vary between, impressionism, abstract and surrealism. Bold, vibrant colors bring her paintings alive.

Marilynne Lipshutz, homegrown in West Irondequoit, is a Rochester psychotherapist. After years of admiring and studying the work of other glass artists,
Marilynne opened her own glass blowing studio at 34 Elton Street, which she shares with artists Beth Hughes and Julie Boyan. The glass bugs on the spider web, found on An Artist's Spin window, were made using a torch in a process called flamework. Marilynne is a member of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers and writes a column for a glass magazine published in Great Britain.

Julie Boyan is a Jewelry Designer / Metalsmith.  Born in Rochester NY and raised in West Irondequoit.  Julie specializes in hand constructed one of a kind jewelry made with sterling silver, 14k gold and art glass beads.  Julie's work can be seen at the Memorial Art Gallery, local stores in Rochester as well as the Park Ave. Arts Festival and The Clothesline Arts Festival. " As a graduate of West Irondequoit High School, I am proud to have had the opportunity, not only as a sponsor but especially as an artist, to be a part of Windows on Irondequoit".


 


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