Coastal artistry on tap at The Drawing Room

Wind and water inspire artists to create unique public art, paint stunning scenes, and even design sustainable fabrics.

This AHA! Night, as the community celebrates Wind & Water, The Drawing Room, located at 36 North Water St., in New Bedford, is highlighting two very different types of coastal artistry:

Sustainable Fabrics: AHA! Night kicks off the Design No. Five Trunk Show

Design No. Five creates stunning, sustainable fabrics inspired by local sea life. Hand-drawn sketches of mermaid’s purses, seaweed, and horseshoe crabs transformed into their unique, coastal fabric collection. Pillows and fabric by the yard come in bold colors, using eco-friendly ink printed on 100% Belgian linen. Come see, touch, and feel this beautiful fabric!

Plus, at 4:30 p.m., meet Beth Odence of Design No. Five. She’ll be speaking about The Art of Sustainable Fabrics. Drop by to learn more about how design can be eco-friendly, stylish, and beachy. It’s a magical combination that embraces the essence of coastal living.

(Note: The trunk show runs Thursday, Aug. 8 through Saturday, Aug. 10)

Fractured Light: Summertime stands still in underwater pastel painting

Water is connected to so many summer memories, and it’s these fleeting moments that are captured so exquisitely by Michele Poirier-Mozzone’s paintings, currently available at The Drawing Room.

At 6:00 pm, Poirier-Mozzone will be speaking about her underwater series, “Fractured Light” where she explores the beauty and distortion of water, sunlight, memories, and the human figure. Come hear about her work, her process, and how she captures perfect summer moments in her pastel paintings.

The Drawing Room is a carefully curated product and design shop located in New Bedford, which feature original, handcrafted work by New England artisans.

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