Press Release
For Immediate ReleaseApril 2, 2009
Red Spruce Announces Licensing Agreement with Noted Halifax Area Artist
Halifax, NS - Contemporary and Modern design comes to authentic hand-hooked rugs. Red Spruce is pleased to announce that artist Anna Stowe will be designing a series of carpets and rugs for the Halifax based company. She joins Andrew Quon of Neeto Design, Artist Jared Betts of NSCAD, Robin Gray of Robin Gray Design, Artist Brandt Eisner, and Photographer Kimberly Vallis amongst others, whose designs are already in Red Spruce’s Collection.
The Collection will be shown in its entirety at the previously announced début of Red Spruce on June 19, 2009 during a private gala at Argyle Fine Art in the Historic Properties in Downtown Halifax.
“I first heard of Red Spruce through (fellow designer) Brandt (Eisner), and was immediately drawn to the concept. The graphic nature of my work translates well in the technique, and seeing my designs come to life in a local craft is really exciting.” says Anna Stowe about her involvement with Red Spruce.
Red Spruce’s artist and designer attributed collection features a breadth of styles that illustrate the creative and technical abilities of Nova Scotia Hooked Rugs and the artisan Hookers who make them. By combining the local craft with his passion for handmade rugs, local entrepreneur and self-described ruggist Michael Christie - Owner of Red Spruce – is creating rugs and carpets of unique and extraordinary beauty with inimitable character.
artist / designer / illustrator, Anna Stowe, works from her home studio in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Between client work, commissions and running her own business, she is currently exploring printmaking and children's illustration. A portfolio of her work can be found online at www.STOdesigns.com
Red Spruce. Ruggists. Makers of authentic hand-hooked rugs and carpets. Designed by Local, Canadian, and American artists and designers, handmade in Canada, made without Child Labour, available ready-made or made-to-order. Commissions of exemplary pieces are also accepted. To become involved as an artist/designer, rug hooker, or otherwise, or to receive an invitation to the premier please visit www.redspruce.ca
For further INFORMATION, IMAGES, or to arrange an INTERVIEW, contact:Michael Christie at 01 902 482 0460 or homeoffice@redspruce.ca
