Nestology @ King of Prussia (Pavilion)

Nestology is an artist collective and shopping concept to support and nurture art and artists. It is a blend of art, culture and commerce – - showcasing both established and emerging artists. In troubled times, we need art more than ever. The King of Prussia Mall is an exposure opportunity for the artists to bring their work to a demographic they might not otherwise reach at the busiest shopping season of the year! Beginning on November 23rd through January 31st, Nestology will be just that – - a nest for artists to incubate their creativity, broaden their markets, introduce themselves to the world of the King of Prussia Mall and of course, benefit financially from the venture.

The 6,000 sq. ft. space resides in between DSW Shoes and Urban Outfitters, and below H&M in The Pavilion. The beautiful space will transform into a fabulous art bazaar each and every day through the holiday season. Nestology wants the artist/craftsmen to take ownership of the project and stay engaged in the process of marketing and raising public awareness, utilizing all forms of the social media to naturally create markets for like-minded people in the art and craft community. We recognize there is gap between what is happening in our inner cities and the major suburban shopping centers. Nestology serves
to close this gap by having it’s venue in the heart of the largest shopping center on the east coast to draw a contrast in culture and mission.

Stacey Wilson, critically acclaimed artist and promoter, serves as Nestology’s Artistic Director. Her experience, talent and vision lends, style and cohesiveness to the endeavor and establishes Nestology as a cultural force in the city of Philadelphia.

ABOUT STACEY WILSON / FLYGIRRL
NESTOLOGY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Whether working with computers, canvas or people, Stacey “Flygirrl” Wilson is the epitome of a multi-tasker. She is a highly acclaimed graphic designer, flourishing artist, widely sought after promoter and owner and (co)-creator of Squarebiz & Flygirrl – her new website that houses all her creativeness through art, design and events.

She attained her love for drawing, illustrating and painting while studying graphic design at Philadelphia’s Hussian School of Art, and began her design career creating promotional materials for the entertainment and restaurant industries while managing the nightclub Brave New World. Her current client roster includes Dyana Williams, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Okayplayer, The Sound of Philladelphia (TSOP/Kenny Gamble), Warmdaddy’s and Zanzibar Blue, EST, to name a few.

With one door opening after another, Stacey’s next venture in life was to start a promotion and event planning company, Squarebiz along with her partner, Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson of The Roots. Her renowned organization has been a staple of Philly nightlife with constant events which includes the infamous, Tastytreats every Saturday night for 8 years. Squarebiz has worldwide fans, as she has produced events with super-stars Prince, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Gangstarr, KRS-One, lil Louie Vega (MAW), Tony Touch, Little Brother, Q-Tip, Biz Markie, Beverly Bond, Jill Scott, John Legend, Bahamadia, Jamie Foxx and many others. She has also been responsible for branding a merchandise line, those infamous “jawn” t-shirts as well as createing a much needed urban newspaper for Philadelphia, The Jawn.

Stacey’s skill in art and illustration became more and more a part of her life as her acrylic and ink works of urban/comic book/graffiti-esque art came sneaking out on the scene. Her much admired works on wood, canvas and sneakers have been featured on the walls of MTV’s The Real World Philadelphia house and on UPN 57′s Half and Half, the pages of Jill Scott’s book of poetry, “The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours” and a pair of Air Force One’s for the Sneaker Pimps Tour. Since her first showcase 4 years ago, she has no plans of stopping now. She claims that she never expected her pursuit of art to go where it did.

Bringing all of her talents together was what created FLYGIRRL, place where art, design, music and ground breaking promotions come together with style.

Stacey’s work will be featured prominently at Nestology. For further information about Stacey Wilson and all her creations, please visit www.flygirrl.com, www.facebook.com/flygirrl, www.myspace.com/flyart, www.twitter.com/flygirrl and www.flygirrl.deviantart.com