Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Krislyn Designs; Retail Spotlight




-LOS ANGELES, CA

Third Street in Los Angeles; between the Beverly Center and The Grove has long been a shopping destination with many independent specialty and vintage shops. The street is a bit more urban and less glamorous than the nearby high-fashion blocks of Melrose and Robertson. Many of the shops I visited last week looked like they were still waiting for their holiday merchandise to arrive. There has also been a sudden shift in the neighborhood with more eateries than shops and perhaps too many bakeries.

Who is eating all this pastry? Not the group that wants to maintain their shape inside their skinny jeans. Whether LA needs it or not New York’s Magnolia Bakery is opening soon where the butter cream frosting factor will certainly be off the charts. At least the personal trainers here can be assured to have some job security in 2010.

There is one place that is literally an oasis offering something unique and interesting. It is called Krislyn Designs. At first glance the entrance looks like a modern bright white art gallery. Here however the sculptures are composed of natural materials as well as fresh and dried botanicals. The space is divided into small galleries in the front each showcasing a theme or medium. Through a central narrow corridor you enter the studio where the design team creates these works.

Krislyn Meyer-Komarov opened her first floral boutique in Pasadena after working in the film industry. In addition to arranged flowers and bouquets, the elements of her botanical sculptures include; preserved moss, branches, feathers, crystals, porcelain,and stones. There is an element of fantasy here combined with a modern Japanese influence of minimalism. The mood communicates a true reverence for natural and found objects that when combined become something even more fantastic. L’Objet TrouvĂ©, or the Found Object Art movement comes to mind.

Much of the work here is custom made. However, you can also walk in (or shop on-line) and chose from several pre-made items: a small porcelain dogwood blossom on a branch, $30 or one of my favorites; a wall piece made of hand-dipped linen roses mounted in a wooden bowl, $1325. Krislyn also offers a number of bonsai tree sculptures in any size, shown above is a 12 inch ‘Japanese Dream’ made with preserved moss inside a mirrored container, $260.

Krislyn’s clientele includes the film and music industries as well as retails shops such as Giorgio Armani and the hospitality industry including The W Hotels. Her work is highly sought after by event planners and brides to be.

Krislyn Designs
8216 W 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Telephone: 323-692-7862


www.krislyndesign.com/

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