Artist Kelly Patton to be featured at Monster Art & Clothing
July 31, 2009 in Ballard Art, Ballard Events, Ballard Fashion by Sheldon Calbero
Its a wonderful idea that there’s a locally owned retail shop that has a monthly rotating list of artists. On the 8th, Monster Art & Clothing will host artist Kelly Patton for the month of August. According to her bio:
I grew up in Colorado where I earned my BFA at Colorado State and graduated in summer 2005. Immediately after graduating from college, I moved out to Seattle to search out my future under the canopy of dark clouds and large trees. My change of environment and occupation as an artist has led me to experiment with many different mediums, but my main focus has been in watercolor.
Her art is very whimsical, and contain a childlike appeal with adult sensibilities, evoking a Lewis Carroll quality.
If you’re in the Ballard neighborhood on August 8th, there will be a reception for her at Monster during the Ballard Art Walk, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Although if you’re not around, you can view her gallery here. There will be music, catered food, and an aerialist. Really. If you wonder how anyone can have an aerialist in a small shop, here’s why:
Its because they have a functioning trapeze built into the ceiling. That is probably the awesomest thing I’ve seen in a retail store, next to a little girl accusing her grandmother of farting.
Since its about a week away, plan a trip on making it to the Artwalk.
Monster is the best place to find awesome items by local artists. This sounds like a fun event! I’d love to come but I’ll be out of town. Maybe l can catch the next one.
oooh!!! if you can’t make it to the opening, definitely GO TO MONSTER! holly has the best little shop in ballard!!
My most favorite place to shop! Really looking forward to Spinning rock & indie for #Ballard Art Walk from 6 – 9pm today!