‘Bubblegum, Lipstick and Hope’ at Urban Zen

Urban Zen and Tutto Il Giorno in Sag Harbor, in conjunction with Ralph Pucci International, are bringing artist Rebecca Moses’s show “Bubblegum, Lipstick and Hope” to the East End. The show is an exhibition of female portraiture by Moses, reflecting hope, passion, determination and the desire to stay true to one’s voice even in the most challenging of times.

The body of work expands Moses’s signature style — connecting art with fashion. It speaks to the state of mind that has emerged from the struggles and silver linings of the last few years. It is a tribute to women, their strength, and their uniqueness of being, capturing the yearning for celebration and renewal of one’s self.

“How do we hold on to our sanity, aspirations, and dreams when life challenges become unbearable?” said Moses of her vision. “In a sense, when I lifted my pens and brushes, it was like Alice falling into the rabbit hole, a chance to dream. It was an escape to a world I wanted to envision. Sometimes you just need to pop a bubble and put on some red lipstick to restore your hope in life and belief in one’s self.”

Rebecca Moses is an designer, author and artist who stylishly crosses a panorama of creative spheres. Storytelling has been the key to all her creative endeavors, from designing fashion and lifestyle to the written word and fine arts. A dual citizen of the United States and Italy, this is Moses’s seventh solo exhibition. She has shown in the United States, Italy and Japan. She is based in New York City .

“Having known Rebecca for so many years and watching her grow as a designer, as a mother, as a world traveler, and as an artists, she is able to capture the art of a woman in all her power, strength, style, and individuality,” said Donna Karan. “Each and every painting, captures the unique style of every woman, from their environment and their fashion to their expression and lifestyle.”

“It’s such an honor to have an artist like Rebecca bring such color and life into Tutto Il Giorno and Urban Zen’s environment,” added Gaby Karan. “Her art, style, and her passion for fashion is so apparent in her work and has enlightened the walls of Tutto and connected the elements of food, culture, individuality, and style into one colorful story

The exhibition will open August 6, at Tutto Il Giorno and Urban Zen, 16 Main Street, Sag Harbor.