{"title":"Nicole Strafacci","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicole Strafaci is a multimedia artist based here in Frenchtown, NJ. Primarily a collage artist, however Nicole also crochets, creating wearable art as well as soft sculpture pieces. Nicole's work is included in private collections in the US and abroad and she has participated in many juried group shows and 12 solo exhibitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I think of my pieces as living creatures…I breathe life into the creative impulse; observing and reworking as the art takes on a life of its own and becomes a kind of portal. Through this portal, I hope to communicate on a visceral level. I believe that if we delve deep inside the personal experiences of our lives, we transcend them and communicate on a universal level.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collage-kit","title":"Collage Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtending the spirit of our fiber art collection, these curated bundles by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casabizarroemporium.com\/collections\/nicole-strafacci\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicole Strafaci\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e invite creativity in its most hands-on form. Each set is thoughtfully assembled by Nicole using reclaimed and unusual textiles for the \u003cem\u003eFabric Kit\u003c\/em\u003e, and found and repurposed papers and pictures for the \u003cem\u003ePaper Kit. \u003c\/em\u003eThese pieces are rich with texture, color, and story. Perfect for collage, stitching, patchwork, or any craft that calls for a personal touch, these bundles are both materials and muses. Every scrap carries the potential to become something new, connecting the maker to the ongoing conversation of handmade art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Fabric Collage Kit varies and contains different fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Paper Collage Kit varies and contains different paper\/photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Bizarro","offers":[{"title":"Paper","offer_id":43300118102104,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fabric","offer_id":43300118134872,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1132\/9624\/files\/IMG_3536.jpg?v=1761074543"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1132\/9624\/collections\/NicoleStrafaci.png?v=1773935103","url":"https:\/\/casabizarroemporium.com\/collections\/nicole-strafacci.oembed","provider":"Casa Bizarro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}