Eye Lounge is pleased to present Lighten Up, a new exhibition of work by Elizabeth Odiorne, a member of the downtown Phoenix collective.

Lighten Up is a friendly reminder to not take everything so seriously. This body of work is meant to lift spirits with optimism expressed through vivid colors, large scale, and intricate patterns. I am passionate about the time-honored tradition of screen-printing textiles, taking great pride in executing all aspects of the process by hand. I want the viewer to absorb and be engrossed in the original drawings, overlapping shapes, and complex compositions. My patterns and motifs reflect the significance of personal achievements and monumental life moments. Through the process of repetition, I wish to instill an overpowering visual sensation when viewing my work – a menagerie of brilliant, saturation of color, layers of delicate linear patterns, embedded with a unique record of personal anecdotes.

Elizabeth Odiorne received both her BFA and MFA degrees from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University in Fibers, with a focus on Printed Textiles. Currently residing in Arizona, she was invited to display her work in Terminal 4 of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in the exhibition Drawn to Pattern. Elizabeth has been featured in various art publications, Including Surface Design Journal “Designing Minds” issue and Expose Art Magazine “Next Generation of Artists” issue. The artwork that Elizabeth creates consists of screen printed textiles, flooded with pattern & a variety of color, creating repeated pattern from natural forms and abstracting them with hand drawn quality. Elizabeth focuses on balance and demonstrates a combination of structure with organic shapes to create an overall vibrant visual experience.

November 15 – December 8, 2019

Opening Reception: Third Friday, November 15, 6 – 9 PM
First Friday: December 6, 6 – 10 PM

Gallery Hours:
Fridays:       6 – 9 PM (First Fridays until 10 PM)
Saturdays:   1 – 5 PM
Sundays:     11AM – 3 PM
and during MADE art boutique shop hours