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Vendor Spotlight: Pineapple Bubble Gum

Vendor Spotlight: Pineapple Bubble Gum

Pineapple Bubble Gum strides towards making one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, and weavings, using repurposed and unusual materials. A collaboration of two artists, Mary Louise Reeves and Bubble Gum Coffey. Mary earned her BFA in Painting at the Kansas City Art Institute, and Bubble Gum earned her BFA in Printmaking at the University of Northern Iowa. Both artists have always had an interest in fiber-based creation. In undergrad Bubble Gum focused on sewing, crochet, and fabric printing; Mary focused on weaving, dye work, and pattern design. Together, they are teaming up to create fresh, funky and adorable objects to look at and wear.

Materials: New, Upcycled, Recycled, Repurposed
Location: Cedar Falls and Bettendorf, IA
Website: bubblegumcoffey.com
Facebook: facebook.com/greenearthglass/
Instagram: @bubblegumcoffey | @sisterpinkelephant

Vendor Spotlight: Jake Haselman

Vendor Spotlight: Jake Haselman

Jake Haselman takes his original designs and applies them to canvases, wooden screenprints, and apparel. His pieces are heavily influenced by geometric patterns.

Materials: New
Location: Des Moines, IA
Website: jakehaselman.com
Instagram: @fromdeadair

Vendor Spotlight: Acanthus Apparel

Vendor Spotlight: Acanthus Apparel

Acanthus Apparel is a husband and wife run brand of hand drawn and handscreened designs printed on high quality apparel. Artists Joshua and Alyssa Bowers stock a wide variety of clothing for men, women, kids, and babies, as well as patches, temporary tattoos, and original art prints. Welcome back for round 2 as Pear Fair vendors, Acanthus Apparel!

Materials: New
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Years as a Pear Fair Vendor: 2

Instagram: @acanthusapparel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acanthusapparel
Website: http://acanthusapparel.com/