Current Vendors
RICHARD ZEID CERAMICS
As a graphic designer, Richard strives to create elegant and simple solutions for his clients. He has also always been drawn to circles, and pottery, outside of his professional work, is all about the circle. The continuum, perfection of form, its abstract meanings. He is also drawn to working in a medium that is fluid, and clay is fluid, a thick viscous fluid, but fluid. Easily malleable, changed, worked, until complete.
For the past twelve years he has made himself his own client while exploring pottery. His forms are simple, balanced and elegant. They reflect his aesthetic and principles as a designer in a three dimensional medium creating both functional and decorative pieces.
Richard often explore the deconstruction of the form as well as adorning the form with ornamentation often influenced by design and architectural styles and movements, and frequently turning to nature for inspiration.
Russel Scott is a local artist who creates all of his artworks with a magnifying glass and the sun! Spending hours outside on each piece, Russel meticulously creates ornate designs and images by burning a variety of woods to create one of a kind artwork perfect to hang in your home.
The Sunsmith
Russel Scott
Blue Fern Ceramics
Mine Anil
A self-taught artist, Mine creates her pieces in her modest home studio. Her passion and dedication towards sustainability is thoughtfully emphasized in her work. Producing small batches helps Mine decrease waste, and incorporates her devotion and thoughtfulness to conserve the environment into each delicate mug or plate.
Elizabeth has had a lifelong fascination with nature and patterns. This respect and reverence for nature is demonstrated in her work, created with a delicate hand and an exceptional eye for detail. Made with real butterfly and moth wings, Elizabeth captures the beauty of these gorgeous insects to be captured in a sustainable and ethical fashion. All butterflies and moths live full lives in sanctuaries around the world, and specimens are sent to Elizabeth once they have lived a natural life.
With over 30 different specimens, each with its own whimsical and vivid pattern, color, and size, you are sure to find a one of a kind wing that you will adore!
Gathering Hands
Elizabeth Smarz
Sakura Drop Studio
Chikako is an Illinois-based jewelry designer and crafter. She was born in Japan and was influenced by her grandfather, a tailor, and her mother, who designed intricate summer dresses for Chikako to wear.
Chikako has been making jewelry since she was 10 years old. For many years she ran a jewelry business with her cousin in central Japan, where she specialized in making bead jewelry. She has been making jewelry in America for the last 15 years, where she has been incorporating elements of modern American style with her own vision. After becoming established in the Chicago area, Chikako began her own company, Sakura Drop Studio.
Chikako carefully works to produce unique designs, so that every owner can be assured that they have a one of a kind piece. She highlights the natural beauty of her materials, which ensures that her customers feel radiant and confident. With a constantly evolving sense of style and a passion for creation, Chikako's jewelry appeals to a wide variety of individuals.
