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Cara Singleton, Xovo Designer and CEO Xovo Philosophy Xovo is designed with the desire and belief that once worn in its unique way, you’ll discover it’s nearly impossible to wear jewelry the same as before. You can finally say good-bye to that woman who has become used to wearing those simple studs or the usual, go-to chain. Once you experience the super-powers of Xovo, waking up and getting ready in the morning will be more of a thrill and less of a chore. You will start to pile it on. You will become an Xovo junky. You’ll be the ultimate soldier of style. You’ll begin to loosen up and your truest, most genuine self will be unearthed. Just watch…
“Fitting in is for school girls. Being different is not a crime, my dear, but an asset.” --Lady Castle, Elegance Some of my favorite things...
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Hallie Cameron, Couture Designer Couture Line Although hailed as stunningly gorgeous and arguably unparalleled, the nasty truth is that the Xovo Couture line was actually inspired by the raunchy, vampy, unintentionally glamorous Miss Hannigan from the movie Annie. Despite spending her time yelling cruelties, swigging cocktails and traipsing around in a negligee with tons of layered jewelry and pearls around her neck, she still exuded an accidental elegance. It is this theatrical blend of style and materials, suffused with enormous doses of glam and mystere, that influenced the Xovo Couture line. The line has the ability to dress up fancy evening wear, as well as transform the daily white tank top and casual jeans into a designer look. The entire line is hand-made here in the good old U.S. of A, and we have loved every painstaking second of creating such unique and unrivaled pieces. Ironically, when considering who our muse was for the Xovo Couture line, we can say with certainty that this collection embodies utmost class and appeal while maintaining incredibly reasonable prices for such dramatic jewelry. “Some women are drippin' with diamonds Some women are drippin' with pearls Lucky me, lucky me, look at what I'm drippin' with Little girls!” --Miss Hannigan, Annie Some of my favorite things...
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I was born October 2, 1975 in Austin, Texas. I received a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998. Upon graduation, I accepted a position as a graphic designer which led to a career in design. Five years later I left Austin and my job as graphic designer/art director for an advertisement agency, determined to actively pursue painting. Since moving to New York last year, I have shown in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Austin. My paintings of people -- friends, other New York artists, musicians, and writers -- capture the emotional drama found in quiet intimate scenes. My goal is to illustrate universal moments, the beauty of everyday life, and the deceptive simplicity of human interaction.
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Joseph Phillips was born in Austin, Texas in 1977. After receiving a B.S. in Art and Art History from Skidmore College in 2001, he returned to Austin where he helped form Big Medium, a non-profit organization providing studio and exhibition space to local artists, as well as organizing events such as EAST and The Texas Biennial. Through drawing, painting, scupture, photography, installation and digital based media he explores different facets of art making both through his solo work and as part of the collaborative group SODALITAS. His work has been shown in galleries and museum throughout the U.S., and was most recently included in the nation publication New American Paintings no.84. He currently lives and works in Austin with his wife Talitha and son Fin.
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Laurel Latto has always had an interest in art, as well as science. Throughout her art career, Laurel has worked on a variety of projects from media production to commissioned art. In addition to art, she has pursued a career in science. She has recently decided to focus more on her art. She obtained a B.S. in Biochemistry & Cell Biology with a Visual Arts Minor in Film & Video from the University of California at San Diego. Laurel's artistic expression ranges from photography to painting. She was said to be drawing before she could walk. Laurel has recently acquired training in digital art design. She is interested in seeking a career as an illustrator for children's books. Laurel recently started DonnaBellas.com with her sister, Kerstin Epting, to sell her art work. All of the artwork and photography on DonnaBellas was created by Laurel. She has also volunteered to her artistic services to non-profit organizations such as City of Hope, Share the Care, Charity's Angels, San Diego Alumnae Panhellenic, and Alpha Omicron Pi. |
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Emma Goo lives in the land of whimsies and charms. Serving as her visual diary, her artwork often captures moments of life through bunny vignettes. She's keen on colors, moods, and stories.
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Peggy is an adventurer. A seasoned world traveler, she captures stories in her mind to later recreate on canvas. She is passionate about color. She paints from a tree house in Austin, Texas.
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SODALITAS is three artists (Shea Little, Jana Swec, and Joseph Phillips) working together in a wide range of media, producing art under one name as if it were created by a sole entity. They began working collaboratively towards the end of 2002, shortly after creating a live/work space together inside a warehouse in East Austin. By incorporating the styles, colors, media, and influences (both aesthetically and conceptually) of the three artists they are developing a kind of group consciousness that is constantly growing stronger and more defined. SODALITAS has always been intrigued with the idea of a group: how it works, what strengthens or weakens it, what is the role of the individual in the context of the group, at what point (and how) does a group begin to work against itself.
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With a foundation in Architecture, Jasna moved to Canada from Yugoslavia in 1994. First to Montreal, studying at Concordia University and later to Vancouver where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design in 2000. Jasna delicately alters the clay surface to create richly textured collages, which explore memory and experience much like a diary or a sketchbook. Jasna tells a story through the use of symbols, text and numbers as she intuitively combines image, texture, form and colour to contrast concrete, deliberate imagery with the organic nature of the clay, mimicking the natural struggle between these two things in our world today. Jasna has participated in gallery shows throughout Canada including a solo show at the Gallery of B.C. Ceramics and group shows in L.A. and Toronto. She continues to work in a variety of artistic fields, using clay as a basis to explore not only gallery installations, but also fashion and interior design. Her work is featured in the recent Lark Book Transfer Imagery on Clay and featured on an HGTV television series. |