Jewelry Designer Llyn Strong To Launch New Jewelry Collection At Sofa New York

Online, April 5, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Jewelry designer and fine artist llyn strong was recently selected as one of the 55 exhibiting galleries in the internationally acclaimed Sculpture Objects and Functional Art Expo, SOFA, to be held in New York, April 13 - 17, 2011. Recognized as the premiere venue for contemporary decorative arts and design, SOFA features galleries and dealers who represent museum-quality, one-of-a-kind sculpture, objects and functional art.

Strong's background includes nearly 40 years of award-winning jewelry design and her work as well as the artists she represents can be seen at her gallery located on Main Street in Greenville. Along with the work of 16 prominent jewelry and glass artists featured in her gallery, strong will make her debut at SOFA with a new jewelry collection called modullyn™, a versatile line of distinct jewelry designed to interchange with other pieces in the collection.

"The modullyn jewelry design has a real artistic edge to it," said llyn strong, jewelry designer and owner of llyn strong gallery. "With its modular capabilities, modullyn allows the wearer the creativity of self expression."

The collection includes modular pieces designed with slices of diamonds and cut crystals which can be transformed into a number of earring or necklace options.

"Art is about the magic of creating something and modullyn is a reflection of that philosophy," said strong. "It's an honor to be part of the SOFA show in New York and I'm proud to be the only gallery represented from South Carolina."
llyn strong gallery is located at 119 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601. For more information, www.llynstrong.com.
ABOUT SOFA
The Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair, SOFA, is internationally recognized for its outstanding cutting-edge contemporary decorative arts and design. In its 14th year, SOFA features prominent international galleries and dealers who apply for the opportunity to present their masterworks. Bridging the worlds of design and fine arts, SOFA showcases the rich visual heritage of decorative arts alongside new and innovative expressions. The works presented spans historical periods, art movements and cultures, from ethnographica, Asian arts and mid-twentieth century modern to the most cutting-edge contemporary arts and design. The expositions also feature an acclaimed lecture series and educational exhibits. Events are held annually in New York, Chicago and Sante Fe. www.sofaexpo.com