You've probably noticed Jonathan Adler's work if you have watched the Today Show. And it seems just about everyone that is hip and fab in our city--and everywhere else-- is finding Jonathan Adler's pieces a must have this season.
"I'm looking forward to visiting Seattle and absorbing the colors and textures of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle has a strong modern design community and Velocity is a great place to see what's hot right now."
For the past five years Velocity Art & Design has been the resource for Jonathan Adler in Seattle. On Wednesday, December 8, 2004 New York City-based potter-extraordinaire Jonathan Adler will conduct a signing event hosted by Velocity Art and Design in Seattle's trendy Belltown neighborhood.
During the event, Adler will premiere his new 2005 collection, including his hard-to-find limited edition pieces, and hand-thrown couture line. This evening will mark Mr. Adler's first Seattle appearance.
He'll meet the public and sign pottery purchases from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Velocity Art and Design showroom, located at 2118 Second Avenue (between Blanchard and Lenora).
A drawing will be held during the event for a limited edition vase, signed and numbered by Jonathan Adler and valued at more than $300. Detailed information about this event can be found on Velocity's website. See you there!
About Jonathan Adler
A 38-year-old New Jersey native, Adler first became interested in throwing pots while attending summer camp in 1978. He moved to New York in 1990 and sold his first pots to Barneys in 1994. In 1997 Adler hooked up with Aid to Artisans, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping artisans in developing countries to make products for the American market. His first store opening was in New York¹s Soho neighborhood in 1998, followed by a second store in East Hampton in 2000 and a third in Los Angeles in 2001. He opened Jonathan Adler Miami Beach earlier this year. Jonathan Adler has been a retail partner with Velocity since 1999.
Although best known for his stylish and whimsical pottery, Adler has expanded his repertoire to include lighting, lacquer, textiles, furniture and handbags merging organic shapes, geometric patterns, natural hues, and mod ideas into a one-of-a-kind style.
