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Instagram LIVE!

4/15/2020

 

The Denim Window @thedenimwindow
Thursday, April 16 2020
12 pm EST/6pm CET

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We are thrilled to be a guest on Spritz, the Instagram LIVE from The Denim Window Amsterdam this Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 12pm EST/6pm CET. We are looking forward to chatting with Silvia about denim, art and ways to stay focused during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Hope you can join in the conversation, get your questions ready!

In these uncertain times...

3/30/2020

 
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 I was looking at the layers in this denim collagraph print yesterday and it reminded me that as people we are all very complex. We need to remind ourselves that each person is handling this difficult time in their own way. We need to give each other strength, encouragement and love to continue standing tall in the midst of uncertainty. .

Lately my prints are taking on new meaning for me, the places I saw everyday are no longer part of my daily routine. I miss the daily grind and grit of my beloved NYC. 

Like many, I have struggled with knowing what to say and post on social media. I’ve mainly posted things to help, be it links for kids art projects or other resources. During this challenging time when we feel isolated and alone, due to social distancing it is inherent that we keep in contact with loved ones, friends and colleagues in a socially responsible way. I have found using technology to communicate is helping. I miss the in person contact, but I know that we are #strongertogether .

As a child I was an avid Mr Rogers fan so I will leave one of my favorite quotes to end this post. .

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, Look for the helpers. You will always find people helping.” -Fred Rogers

I hope you are healthy and safe, please know I am thinking of you. 💙

Women in Denim

3/15/2020

 

Women in Denim celebrate
​International Women's Day in NYC

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Photo CREDIT: Sinem Yazici
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Photo CREDIT: Sinem Yazici

 In honor of International Women's Day March  8, 2020, The Women of Denim led by Lucie Gemser, owner of Sphynx along with Carved in Blue, Artistic Milliners, Sportswear International and Bluezone Munich organized the first event in NYC.

​Held at the showroom of Artistic Millners, I was pleased to attend and be a part of the conversation. The dynamic chat was moderated by Sabine Kuhnl of Sportswear International and Angela Valasquez of Rivet. Thank you to Sourcing Journal for quoting me in your article. 

And others shared how they are helping encourage the next generation of women. Courage and perseverance are qualities that denim artist and educator Holly Brown promotes in her classroom at an all-girls school in New York.
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“What I try to instill is resilience and confidence—and it’s something that we really have to teach,” she said. “I don’t allow the words ‘I can’t’ in my classroom.” (Rivet March 13, 2020, written by Angela Valasquez)

Read the full article in Sourcing Journal's Rivet magazine here. Follow the Women in Denim on instagram.

The Blues

1/12/2020

 

"Looking Up" will be part of the Juried Exhibition The Blues at Manhattan's
​ The Painting Center this January 2020!

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"Looking Up" 2018 18" x 16" Collagraph print and painting on white denim using Recycrom pigment
.Clockworks Press is pleased to announce that "Looking Up," a collaborative piece by Holly Brown and Juan Manuel Gomez (de Ver Azul) was juried into The Blues Exhibition at The Painting Center opening on January 28, 2020. 

Please join me for the opening reception on January 30, 6-8pm at 547 W 27th Street, 5th floor NYC

Special thanks to Officina +39 and Tonello SRL without whom this piece would not have been possible.
Photo credit: Sugar Beet Photography

The Blues
The Painting Center

Curated by Lisa Pressman and Kathy Cantwell
Exhibition Dates: January 28 – February 22, 2020
Opening reception January 30; 6-8PM


Blue is a primary color which lies between violet and green on the spectrum of light. “The Blues” can describe a state of mind. Feeling blue can refer to being melancholic and depressed. Conversely, blue is known to calm the mind and body. The color blue can slow human metabolism and can produce a meditative effect. In nature, blue is reflected in the sky, water, earth, and fire. It is associated with open spaces, intuition, imagination and inspiration.“The Blues describes music; such as rhythm and blues, bluegrass and jazz. Blue is associated with ideology like the democrats and blue states. “Blue has no dimension, it is beyond dimensions.” - Yves Klein



Carved In Blue

1/1/2020

 
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Maker: Master Upcycler Holly E Brown

Thank you, Tencel™ for the Carved in Blue blog  feature and the link to my interview with Ani Wells from Simply Suzette. Check it out here!

Feature on Simply Suzette.com

12/11/2019

 
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Master Upcycler Holly E. Brown

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Ani Wells, author of Simply Suzette,  a Canadian denim blog focusing on sustainability took the time to sit down with our founder, artist Holly E Brown to talk all about struggles of working with recycled materials, and working in the denim industry as a female. Take a read and learn more here. ​

Feature on Long-John Denim Blog

12/3/2019

 
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Clockworks Press is honored to be featured on the Long-John Denim Blog! "Long John is an online magazine established in 2011. It is a guide with daily updates about denim and high-quality made products and initiatives." Click below to read author Wouter's feature on the W28 Tote. 
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GIVE BACK HOLIDAY MARKET

11/27/2019

 
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Clockworks Press is pleased to be a vendor at the Give Back Holiday Market. On December 14 + 15 from 12-6pm Textile Arts Center’s Brooklyn Studio will be transformed into our fourth annual Give Back Holiday Market, a holiday shopping experience dedicated to supporting artisans and the social causes we believe in.  In our 10th year of operation in Gowanus Brooklyn, we are proud to highlight our local and vital Brooklyn Community Services and GIVE BACK!

TAC will be fundraising with drop in textile activities and programming throughout this joyful weekend including AIR OPEN STUDIOS and a holiday happy hour. Stay tuned!
Brooklyn Community Services; @wearebcs
Vision:
Brooklyn Community Services envisions One Brooklyn Community where everyone can realize their full potential.
Mission:
Our mission is to empower children, youth, adults and families to overcome the obstacles they face. Together we partner with our community to ensure opportunities for all to access an excellent education, jobs, safe and affordable housing, quality health care and wellness programs."

Pre-Order the W28 Tote

10/18/2019

 
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Beginning TODAY Friday, October 18 at 7PM EST you can pre-order* the First Edition W28 Tote. The sample  tote will be on view at Gowanus Open Studios weekend Oct 19/20 at 505 Carroll Street, Studio #5 Brooklyn, NY.  You may also pre-order the tote at that event on site. *Pre-order only, Product will ship mid-late November 2019. You will receive an email confirming your purchase and another email when your tote ships out. Made in a limited first edition of just 25 totes this is a must have from the Clockworks Press collection!

Gowanus Open Studios

10/8/2019

 
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​Clockworks Press is proud to be participating in Gowanus Open Studios 2019. There will be plenty of new work to see and purchase as well as printed accessories and home decor items. We hope you will join artist Holly Brown for this must-see Brooklyn event of the fall!

Details: 
OCTOBER 19/20 2019


Location:
Clockworks Press Studio
Textile Arts Center
505 Carroll Street Studio #5
Brooklyn, NY 11215


Transportation: R train to Union Street
Hours: 12:00-6:00

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