Spex in Highland Park holds “Art+Vision” event with sumi-e ink and watercolor paintings by Kay Thomas & OGI trunk show

THE TRANQUILTIY OF JAPAN IN HIGHLAND PARK 

Spex in Highland Park holds “Art+Vision” event with sumi-e ink and watercolor paintings by Kay Thomas & OGI trunk show.

CHICAGO – July 5, 2012- Spex, Chicago’s ‘Best Eyewear Store’* and premier destination for luxury eyewear and sunwear, holds their next “Art+Vision” event with paintings by Kay Thomas. The opening reception is on Friday, July 27th from 5-8 pm, at 1819 St. Johns. Ave., Highland Park, IL, 60035; 847 266 6400; spexchicago.com. The work will be on view through September 7, 2012. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. A trunk show featuring the OGI eyewear collection will be on view during the reception.

“OGI Eyewear continues to redefine affordable luxury by offering luxurious eyewear at unprecedented price points” says store manager Yana Litvinova. OGI’s latest collections represent a fresh, contemporary flair inspired by the distinguishing elements of modern architecture. Styles from the new collection are bold, contemporary eyewear pieces designed to stand apart from the prevailing styles. These new models deliver style and substance through the use of premium materials and diligently placed details resulting in eyewear that is unrivaled for its design and price point, using the finest materials and components from international locales. New styles, shapes, and colors from the 2012 collection will be available for preview during the trunk show.

Kay Thomas has extensive knowledge of the Japanese ink painting art form known as sumi-e. Sumi-e is the art of extracting the essence of the object in the fewest strokes. Most often, sumi-e is painted on rice paper or silk. Kay Thomas finds her inspiration from the outdoors and beautiful scenery. Her classical paintings include the bamboo, chrysanthemum, the orchid and plum tree. Kay also has a passion for watercolor, oil, crafts, portrait painting, silkscreen printing, monoprinting and marbling. Thomas shares her love and knowledge of sumi-e painting as a teacher. She is also a member and board member of many art organizations including Sumi-e Society of America, Sumi-e Midwest and the Wilmette Art Guild. Thomas’s works have won many prizes and are a part of many private and public collections. For more information on Kay Thomas visit Sumiekay.wordpress.com.

ABOUT SPEX: Spex is synonymous with offering artfully crafted eyewear and sun wear to a stylish and discerning public with an eye for beauty and function. Their product selection ranges from sleek and minimal to vibrant and eclectic. Style and function merge in unparalleled designer collections from season to season, while attentive and knowledgeable customer service rounds out the experience for the fashion-forward shopper. Dr. Paul Kim, specializing in primary eye care, is the in-house optometrist and encourages all customers to come in for a Spex Wellness exam. Most major medical and routine vision insurances are accepted.

Media Contact: Lauren Bulgatz

Phone: 312 673 7193

Email: lauren.bulgatz@spexchicago.com

*Time Out Chicago~2011 Shopping Awards

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