@ARTSYABBEY
ARTIST — DESIGNER — ENTREPRENEUR
As a 2018 Interior Design Graduate of Meredith College, @ARTSYABBEY started living out the creative dream in early 2019, building out and designing her first ever studio space, @FABBCREATIVESTUDIO. Freelancing her way through the creative world, one side gig after another, she opened her artistic abilities into the world of custom signage and goods. Branching into the wedding and events industry with a variety of specific artistic niches, she is often found creating one of a kind pieces that tailor specifically to her clients. In 2020, she released her first two art collections, “SUMMER TRANSITIONS” and “FABB.LOU”, while residing in Florida. Since going homebound in early 2021, the creative energy has only gotten stronger. After two years, she’s back at it again with her latest collection, “TWENTY SOMETHING”, embodying the strength of any woman who’s been tested, tried, and still won’t break.
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
DURING THE MAKING OF HER LATEST WORKS, @ARTSYABBEY REFLECTS AND SHARES A SERIES OF JOURNAL ENTRIES + PERSONAL PHOTOS WRITTEN AND COMPILED FROM 2016 TO 2022, NARRATING THE STORYLINE EMBEDDED WITHIN THE COLLECTION.
twenty one —
“…that quick gut intuition sets in — the understanding of life deepens. buckle up, buttercup.”
016 —017
ENTRIES
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— that quick gut intuition sets in, the understanding of life deepens. These connections, they’re all around… seeing what’s collecting dust and who’s keeping up. I’m here weaving together stories of experiences I thought I’d never be a witness to. All just in efforts to integrate all the lessons thus far. What’s next on the test?
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“Why do you think you don't have enough time?… What it's like to be caught up in your dreams every night?”
YOU WILL NEVER INFLUENCE THE WORLD BY TRYING TO BE LIKE IT. WHEN IN DOUBT, REMEMBER - "MAMA SAID THAT IT WAS OKAY".
twenty two
“THE LESS YOU RESPOND TO THE NEGATIVE ENERGY, THE MORE PEACEFUL YOUR LIFE WILL START TO BECOME.”
017
ENTRIES
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“A PERSON CAN HAVE GOOD QUALITIES AND STILL BE TOXIC FOR YOU.”
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You feel scared? Good. You’re not going to grow inside that comfort zone.
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Twin flame: The constant frequency of our worlds colliding, there’s something to it.
THE VISIBLE EDGE OF A DISCIPLINED EYE AND WILD MIND.
“REMEMBER WHEN YOU WANTED EVERYTHING YOU CURRENTLY HAVE? PERSPECTIVE IS EVERYTHING.”
twenty three
018
ENTRIES
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POV: YOU DID YOUR FINAL SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT ON FASHION.
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YOU CAN’T HAVE A MILLION DOLLAR GOAL WITH A ONE DOLLAR WORK ETHIC.
THE LITTLE THINGS? THE LITTLE MOMENTS? THEY AREN’T LITTLE.
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ACT WITH KINDESS, BUT DON'T EXPECT GRATITUDE.
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FASHION IS MY SECOND FAVORITE F WORD.
twenty four
019-020
ENTRIES
REFRAME YOUR MIND: CURIOSITY IS YOUR GROWTH POINT
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“SWALLOW THE SILENCE THAT ECHOES LOUDLY FROM YOUR OWN CHOAS. DESTROY THE FEAR THAT CAUSES YOU TO STAY, WHEN YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD LEAVE. YOU CAN'T CONTROL THE OUTSIDE CHATTER.”
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“I'D RATHER HAVE FOUR QUARTERS THAN A HUNDRED PENNIES.”
"HOW INCREDIBLY FRAGILE WE ARE IN THIS LIFE - THAT THERE ARE A NUMBER OF THINGS THAT - IN JUST A SPLIT SECOND - CHANGE THE ENTITY OF WHO WE ARE FOREVER”
twenty five
“CRAVE THE INTENSITY OF SOUL STIRRING LOVE, OR ACCEPT THE DEFEAT OF BETRAYAL?”
021
ENTRIES
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“THE SIGNS WERE ALL THERE. YOU JUST REFUSED TO LET GO OF THE FANTASY.”
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“SHE SEARCHES FOR HERSELF BETWEEN THE THIGH LINE, WHILE MIND WARPED IN THE TIMELINE – SOMEHOW SHE’LL FIND A WAY TO LOVE HERSELF THE RIGHT WAY.”
“THE HOPELESS TRUST, THE RISK-TAKING – FIND THE SERENDIPITY OF IT ALL IN LIFE. LAUGH OFF THOSE MINOR OCCURRENCES. WITHOUT THE TRUST, FEAR WILL CONTINUALLY CREEP IN. WITHOUT RISKING IT ALL, YOU'LL NEVER FIND THAT SOMETHING NEW.”
twenty six
“WHILE ON THE SCENIC ROUTE, BE PREPARED FOR THE DETOURS YOU NEVER INTENDED ON TAKING.”
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ENTRIES
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“BE SO ROOTED IN YOUR BEING THAT NOT A SINGLE BEINGS ABSENCE, NOR PRESENCE, CAN DISTURB THE PEACE THAT LIES WITHIN YOUR HEART.”
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“THERE WAS BLISS IN THE REDIRECTION. WHAT ONCE FELT LIKE PURE FAILURE WAS LESSONS THAT WE'RE BEGGING TO BE LEARNED. YOU'RE NOT BEHIND, YOU'RE PREPRARING FOR YOUR FUTURE.”
