Artist Elizabeth Sutton is a real trendsetter. While numerous brand-new artists battle to support themselves completely through art, Sutton’s method and distinct visual have actually made her really shine. While her heart has actually constantly remained in painting, she’s likewise gone far for herself through licensing with whatever from bathroom and kitchen tiles in cooperation with TileBar, carpets with Rugs America, to workplace chairs with The Raynor Group. So, it’s not a surprise that she’s just recently opened a solo artist pop-up gallery, studio, and retail experience in West Chelsea. Sutton thinks she is the very first female artist to do this.
Found at 550 West 29th Street in between Tenth and Eleventh opportunities, it’s simply a couple of blocks south of Hudson Yards, and simply north of the renowned Gagosian Gallery. Determining roughly 5,200 square feet, it’s simply as extensive as it is trendy.
A Hybrid Office
While strolling into an art gallery can feel extremely challenging, Sutton’s area was produced to feel the specific reverse of that. “My objective is to set myself apart from the other boring and standard galleries in the Chelsea area, as I am the artist and not simply a gallery operator,” discusses the artist.
While she developed the raw area to rejoice and pleasant– it’s likewise deliberately available. “You can touch, feel, and shop my numerous collections consisting of style devices, tabletop, tiles, carpets, prints, wallpaper and art, to name a few things all while viewing me in action. You get a behind the scenes glance into both the innovative and company components of my work.”
While Sutton’s initial work does not come low-cost (her initial paintings begin at roughly $5000)– her other offerings are more accessibly priced. The area likewise enables her to reveal distinctive works such as a Blatt Billiards table, the very first time the artist has actually showcased this work to the general public.
Artist in Home
Sutton is exceptionally passionate not just to utilize the area for work, however likewise to get in touch with her neighborhood. “You can anticipate me to be in the studio nearly every Monday through Friday, painting live while likewise operating in real-time with my group, whether doing photoshoots, art, and even simply basic administrative elements of business. I’m likewise hosting great deals of occasions and charity events,” she states.
The big square video footage (specifically for New york city City) provides her the versatility to do whatever she desires with the area totally incorporating every element of her company. “This is a totally functional working art studio that requires to operate and run in positioning with my requirements to produce. That is a top priority, however it’s likewise what makes the area vibrant and fascinating, beyond your typical retail store or gallery experience,” states Sutton. “Envision you got to see Coco Chanel stitching a gown when you strolled into a Chanel shop?”
This is likewise a full-circle minute for the business owner. In 2020, Sutton staged the 4 high-end penthouses for the property area above the gallery. “The retail area is the last square video footage still offered for purchase. Nevertheless, it is regrettably beyond my spending plan. However, it is really my pleased location and I am deeply grateful for the chance to be here for the time being. It marks a sense of achievement and accomplishment that is something beyond my wildest creativity originating from where I was a simple 8 years back when I began.”
What’s Next
Sutton just recently released her very first tabletop collection, that includes melamine meals, faux-linen napkins, and vinyl placemats. While not a bad thing, it offered out faster than she expected. Nevertheless, she is attempting to make these items offered once again quickly.
The artist likewise just recently released another tile collection with TileBar called the Meta Collection, which is presently revealing at the gallery, and has a brand-new collection introducing in 2024, in addition to her very first vanity collection.
2024 will certainly be a significant year for Sutton. Her tile collections are set to be set up in significant hospitality tasks, consisting of the brand-new Fairmont Hotel in Long Beach, Essex Home New York City, CapitalOne Coffee Shop, El Conquistador in Puerto Rico, and Kissaki Miami.
In addition to all of this, the renowned Malliouhana Resort in Anguilla which just recently moved management to the Floor Hotel Group, will be working together with Sutton to produce distinct art work, items, and art programs for the hotel’s visitors this coming spring in honor of their 40th anniversary.