Opening reception: October 2, 2008, 6pm – 7:30 p.m.

On show October 2 through November 29, 2008 at SUITE FIVE SALON, a selection of 16 original photographs by Marin filmmaker and artist John Zissimos. The images illustrate the resultant looks born out of a collaborative project among the Suite Five team to highlight and explore its creativity and innovative approach to hair styling.“It was an opportunity for us to share inspiration,” says Suite Five owner and stylist Bradley Crane. “We wanted to show our interest and involvement in the future looks of styling; what’s to come. We also wanted to explore and present hair as art.”

The images captured by Zissimos, each featuring one hair model from the shoulders up — the angles and framing vary from shot to shot — are romantic, soft, and simple — graceful. Color is either black-and-white or limited to a simple palette. The background is plain. Nothing detracts from the focal point, the action: Hair. Jagged, wispy, sculpted, wavy, seductive, mysterious, angled, each creation culminates in a compelling, alluring look.

The SUITE FIVE SALON team includes stylists Bradley Crane, Lori Talarico, and Brian Jensen; colorists Rita Leanio and Melissa Magtibay; and make-up artist Guille Rayala. Frames for the photography were generously donated by Oberon Design (oberondesign.net).

John Zissimos began to develop a passion for photography at the age of 13. He spent 15 years as an award-winning Creative Director at some of the most innovative and well-known advertising agencies in America. Zissimos is currently working as an independent writer/director. He lives in Mill Valley.

Suite Five Salon features bimonthly, rotating art installations highlighting contemporary artists from the Bay Area. The salon holds free bimonthly openings in conjunction with downtown’s First Thursdays. Please contact 415-362-5005 for more information.
Press Contact: Jenn Doyle Crane, 415-362-5005

It was the ultimate chic celebration at Back to Style: The Ultimate Girls Night held at Suite Five Salon, San Francisco on September 18. Over 50 women playfully indulgedwith Suite Five’s infamous hairstyling lesson “Blow Out To Go Out”™. The Blue Jeans Bar gave advice for the perfect fit jeans, an arsenal of lovely jewelry from PrettyFab, Benefit make-overs, and the latest from Chicks-n-Chickens – it was fabulously fashionable fun!

Ultimately enthusedby the response, Suite Five Salon hears the women out there clamoring for such flights into fancy and will deliver! Stay tunedfor upcoming stylish nights featuring only the most stellar ensembles that will keep every attendee happily hip and beautiful. Rumors of Dior makeovers, and dark chocolate, and more jewelry are already hitting the streets…just in time for the holidays!