Friday, December 9, 2005

Onthebricks @ bouteaque Presents: 'A Little Gathering' by Alena Hennessy

Onthebricks @ bouteaque Presents: 'A Little Gathering' by Alena Hennessy

The founder of bouteaque (bouteaque. com), the east village tea shop/boutique which opened its first bricks and mortar location last fall, has launched "onthebricks @ bouteaque," a showcase of art and photography.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 2, 2007

The founder of bouteaque (bouteaque. com), the east village tea shop/boutique which opened its first bricks and mortar location last fall, has launched "onthebricks @ bouteaque," a showcase of art and photography. Each month a collection of work by select local and international artists /photographers will be exhibited on the brick wall of bouteaque.

In honor of the launch, paintings by Alena Hennessy (alenahennessy. com) will be exhibited on the bricks at bouteaque for two months from 5 May - 30 June 2007.

Alena Hennessy is a nationally recognized artist/designer who has been featured in such publications as Dwell, ReadyMade, and Oyster magazine. Her art and designs are a part of more than forty galleries/boutiques across the states and abroad. Alena's work consists of woodland creatures in magical habitats that carry the feeling of quiet simplicity and whimsy.

She received her BFA from Florida State University, along with studies in Florence, Italy and at the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Alena and her husband, Andrew, reside in North Carolina.

The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, 5 May 2007, 3:00pm - 7:00pm.

Inspired, first and foremost by tea, bouteaque is a celebration of natural health, beauty & style.

Bouteaque is located at 226 E. Third Street, between Aves B & C). We are open: M-F from 12:00 -7:00pm and on Sat & Sun from 12:00-8:00pm. You may also visit us online 24/7 at www. bouteaque. com to shop for accessories and "TEAse your senses" with our line of all-natural teas and tea-inspired bath & body products.

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