Events at Illuminée
We believe that original art breathes life into any space, transforming a space into a unique expression of who you are. We are proud to showcase and sell original works by talented independent artists and hold events to bring together and inspire our Santa Cruz community.
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Artwork by Jane Harlow
About the Artist
As part of First Friday, we are thrilled to be displaying artwork by abstract painter, Jane Harlow, a Santa Cruz local who has been living and painting in our community for 50 years.
We love the way her colorful palettes of intricately layered paints complement interior spaces so beautifully.
Illuminée Studio features mixed-media canvas artist Jean Corby: new work connecting east west coastlines
Illuminée proudly welcomes you to experience Jean Corby’s intricate and expressive mixed-media paintings. Corby, a Brooklyn, NY-based artist unveils new work with pieces created in conversation with Isabelle Brightman, owner of Illuminée. The show includes large-scale painted and embroidered works, and mixed media pieces with photography and drawing. The show connects landscape themes of New York’s Brighton Beach and Santa Cruz areas, in vivid and layered detail.
Jean Corby has developed her art processes to share her love of the environment, wild plant growth, trees and more. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, School of Fine Art and has focused on her textile art since 2008. Corby has refined an artistic process that allows her to use embroidery on her canvases as powerfully as a brush or pen.
The show opens Friday November 3, 2023, with a First Friday reception on November 3 from 5 pm - 8 pm.
Please join us as we celebrate Corby's works and this bi-coastal environmental art connection in our newly expanded Studio space.
About the Artist
Jean Corby is a graduate of Syracuse University’s School of Fine Art and is based in Brooklyn, N.Y. She specializes in mixed media canvases that seamlessly combine thread and paint. Drawing inspiration from nature—wild plant growth, the ocean, and trees—Jean creates vibrant drawings that she transforms using the technology of her embroidery machines.
In her work, she often enhances painted scenes with stitched details or uses layers of open stitches in various colors to mimic the texture of overlapping paint. This technique results in bold, expressive pieces that showcase intricate details alongside dynamic energy. Jean’s art reflects her deep love for the environment, inviting viewers to experience its beauty.
Her work is held in collections across New York City, Westchester County, and Wisconsin.
