A Short Art History Lesson

The History of Fine Art led us to Impressionism. Impressionism opened the floodgates to all sorts of modern art including Art Nou veau and Art Deco, both very decorative arts. These ideas were then rejected by the Bauhaus. The Bauhaus wanted art that would more easily match industrial production. That is what I am doing. We are extensions of a long history of art leading to these times where a dropshipping factory can work for many art ists and doesn’t have to bet the shop on which art or pattern will find the most sales. Whereas, the artist can create an unlimited collection of creative works and push them into a retail-facing site like Shopify for less than $50 a month. It’s genius!

The Shoosty® brand has thousands of pieces of art that can easily be repurposed as clothing. Those pieces took hundreds of hours to create and now they are given an entirely new and scalable life with the help of fabrics. It is no wonder that we created the tagline, Wear the Art / Be the Movement™.

The idea is to continue to have art shows and leverage them with clothing that matches the art. When people wear Shoosty® clothing, it’s their own energy and smiles that carries the work into an entirely new place of imagination.

What does the expresison Wear the Art / Be the Movement™ mean?

Paul Klee, a famous Bauhaus artist, once said, “Art does not reproduce what we see. Rather, it makes us see.” This quote emphasizes the transformative power of art and its ability to evoke emotions and imagination. By leveraging technology and modern manufacturing processes, artists can reach a wider audience and make their art more accessible, while still maintaining its unique and transformative power.

Wear the Art / Be the Movement™ highlights the idea that art can be more than just a decorative element; it can inspires people and transforming their lives.

Overall, the concept presented here is a Chromaticfusion of Science and the Humanities, combining the science of color, printing, computing, and modern manufacturing, with nature, art history, fashion, community. It aims to make art more accessible, scalable, and transformative, creating a movement that inspires imagination and wonderment.

April, 24th, 2023

Shoosty® Bugs

Sanford City Commission Chambers

Art Show Proposal

Dear Sanford Council of Art,

I am writing to propose an art show featuring Shoosty® Bugs, The Fine Art of Stephen Shooster. My work is unique combining hand-drawn digital techniques with a focus on beetles, one of the most prolific species on earth, with 8 million variations. The results are cheerful and colorful, with whimsical designs that are sure to capture your imagination.

All of the work was created within the past two years. Most of it has never been seen before. The workmanship is remarkably precise, like a watch or jewelry. I believe that the people of Sanford will be delighted by the playful designs and the intricate attention to detail.

For this project, I have chosen SILK to highlight one of the oldest fabrics on earth which happens to be created by insects combined with the latest technologies ranging from the Ipad Pro with Pencil and a Vector Graphic Application and Double-Sided Printers using lasers for alignment. I also like the idea of making this show easy to setup and cleanup by using a silk hanging system I created with the help of a master framer. This system is so flexible it makes it very easy for me to ship, store, and replace with new works as they are generated.

Enclosed is a map of your building showing the locations. I have also enclosed thumbnails so you can see exactly what I am proposing. The work will be either 36” x 36” or 50” x 50”.

In addition, I intend to set up a retail display at Unfurl which is located around the corner.

Sincerely,

Stephen Shooster aka Shoosty®

Who is Shoosty®

Shoosty® (Stephen Shooster) is a luxury designer, fine artist, author, and former Co-CEO of a family-owned call center in South Florida. With a background in technology and a deep passion for the arts, He brings a unique perspective to his creative endeavors having worked with renowned brands such as Zara; Hermes; Wolford; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; MoMA; and The Chicago Art Institute; and more, utilizing technology to scale and serve their needs.

As a prolific artist, he has amassed a remarkable catalogue raisonné comprising 12 volumes spanning over 50 years featuring over 2,500 original pieces in date order. Every piece of art he has ever done, from crayon drawings of his family to today’s sophisticated work. Balancing his technological expertise with his artistic pursuits, he explores the intersection of art and technology, continuously learning and evolving in his creative journey.

He recently showcased his premier show, “Shoosty® Bugs,” at The Mills Gallery in Orlando with Jennifer McInnes Coolidge, curator, and Boris Garbe, gallerist. This show inspired by a conversation with Virgina Poe, who grew up surrounded by nature, invited him create a proposal for Art in Chambers, Sanford.

Shoosty® wanted to refresh the collection by making many more original works of art in the short time he had after being approved for a show. Framing art can be expensive and logistically challenging. He calls this a creative tax and opted for a more practical approach, using the highest quality silk and the most advanced printing methods. Fabric is much easier to work with and adds another dimension to the finished work. In this show you will see advanced skills bordering on the limits of the systems, sometimes crossing over to error. That is the sweet spot where mastery is earned.

Please scan the QR code. You will be able to give feedback, contact the artist, read the extensive show notes, and visit the store.

Special thanks to Jennifer McInnes Coolidge, curator and Virgina Poe the Sanford Arts Council for their encouragement and support in pushing the boundaries of Shoosty’s bug-themed creations. It is an honor to share this work with the community.

Stephen Shooster is not only an artist but also a dedicated father, husband, and friend to the arts. Four kids all artists, three musicians, and an art historian/comic book artist. I would like to dedicate this show to my wife, Diane, the love of my life.