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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 as curator, and Boris Garbe, as a gallerist. Inspired by a conversation at the show with Virgina Poe, who grew up surrounded by nature, he was invited to 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 as well as contact the artist and read the extensive show notes. 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.
A Short Art History Lesson The History of Fine Art led us to Impressionism (c. 1867-1886). Impressionism opened the floodgates to all sorts of modern art including Art Nouveau (c. 1890-1910) and Art Deco (c. 1910-1950s), both very decorative arts. These ideas were then rejected by the Bauhaus (c. 1919-1933). 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 artists 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 and homegoods. Those pieces took hundreds of hours to create and now they are given an entirely new and scalable life with fabrics. It is no wonder that we created the tagline, Wear the Art / Be the Movement.™ He plans to turn the fabrics into bespoken clothing and set up boutiques all over Florida and then the country, one small step at a time, eventually going into mass production. It’s an ambitious plan that will also make for a fantastic journey. When people wear Shoosty® clothing, it’s their energy and smiles that will carry the work into entirely new places. Your Opinion Matters.
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Fine Art History Born Stephen Shooster, 1958, Chester, Art Licensing Pennsylvania Fashion Education 1976-1982 University of Florida BFA Writing Fine Art / Minor in Architecture Advanced Skills WholeAdobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Acrobat sale Affinity Designer 2 for Ipad Pro Custom Career Global Response Outfits 1993-2019 Call Center, Co-CEO 1985-2020 Global Response 3PL, Co-CEO Jewelry 2004-Current 777 Properties, VP 2004-Current Shooster Publishing, Founder Shoosty® Bugs, Founder Workshops 2023-Current 2023-Current Shoosty Art Licensing Lectures Highlights 1997 Software Patent: Web Call Center / PSTN to Collaborations TCPIP Internet Network US# 6188762 2018 Shoosty® Trademark Serial Number 88058674
What does the expression 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. The concept of Wear the Art / Be the Movement highlights the idea that art can be more than just a decorative element; it can be a movement that inspires people and transforms their lives. By creating wearable designs inspired by art, the artist is creating a movement that people can participate in and make their own. Overall, the concept presented here is a fusion of art h i s t o r y, technology, and modern manufacturing processes. It aims to make art more accessible, scalable, and transformative, while also creating a movement that inspires people and transforms their lives.
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What is Chromatic Fusionism?
* Megascolia (Giant Wasp) found in the city of Mariupol, Ukraine, 2022, Is the Show Highlight
In Mariupol, a wasp did fly, A symbol of courage in A new art movement coined by Shoosty® the sky, With patterns of Ukraine on its back, It flew Chromatic - The science of color and by association printing with strength and did not lack. Fusion - Bringing the science to humanity. LEARN MORE DISCOUNTS FEEDBACK
A mammoth wasp, the largest in sight, A beacon of resilience and might, In honor of a soldier’s fight, This wasp brings hope and light.
Art Shows and Events 2004 The Old School House, Solo Show, Deerfield Beach Historical Society 2018 Plein Air Society of Palm Beach, Boca Museum 2019 Shoosty® 50 Years, The Weisman Center, Delray 2022 Shoosty® Bugs, Mills Gallery, Orlando 2023 Shoosty® Landscapes Deerfield Beach Historical Society 2023 Shoosty® The Art of Music, City Arts Center, Orlando 2023 Jan. 23rd, Auschwitz Liberation Day, Speech with Leon Schgrin (96), The Horse Adjutant, Nazi Holocaust Survivor, Deerfield Historical Center
Public Art Shark Valley, University of Florida, Reitz Union UF Art College, The University of Florida, College of Art Deans Office Judaica Painted Scarf, University of Florida, Judaica Library Hello Friends, University of North Florida Admissions Building, Jacksonville, Florida SOS Childrens Center, Coconut Creek, Florida Books The Horse Adjutant - The Story of Leon Schagrin, Survivor of the Nazi Holocaust Herman Shooster - The Son of a Tailor who was the Son of a Shoemaker The Complete Collection of the Art of Shoosty® 1958-2022, 12 volumes Shoosty® Catalog of Paintings Shoosty® Exhibition Catalog 2019 Shoosty® Bugs Volume 1 Shoosty® The Art of Music Shoosty® Landscapes Shoosty® Bugs Coloring Book