Krysta Brayer

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A new mural done for @madeleineblommer Such a pleasure to work with. Just in time for the holidays. @conto_paints @jjsnyderstudio Thanks @erikalangstroth @brayerslayer @hopeoncanvas

Ever walk into a room and feel like you stepped into another world!? That’s exactly what we aimed for with this hand painted landscape at the Aman in New York. Soft, misty mountains fading into the distance, while a tranquil river winds its way through painted forests— every detail crafted to bring nature into this usual busy city life 🌲🏔️ From concept to brushstroke, we created this fully custom finish to complete the luxury and calm of the space. It’s not just a wall, it’s a window to an entirely different horizon! @amannewyork @kwcontemporaryart @eisendesignhouse

The many characters of Flex Mussels.

Opus bringing the teamwork to our restoration projects. Turning back the clock one limestone slab at a time! There's nothing we can't tackle together. ______________________ #limestonerestoration #teamworkdreamwork #restoration #preservation #architecturalarts

One of our artisans expertly navigating a grey sea of limestone during a challenging color restoration. We are using Cathedral Stone Products (CSP) Potassium Silicate Coatings @cathedralstoneproducts . _____________________ #exteriorrestoration #masonrycontractor #stonerestoration #colormatching #nycrestoration #historiclandmark #specialtyconstruction #facaderestoration #nycpreservation #architecturalart #limestone #historicnyc #heritagecrafts #limestonefinish #naturalmaterials #architecturalpreservation #ecofriendly #masonryrestoration #facades #facadelovers #masonry #stonemasonry #stonework #cathedralstone #buildingrestoration #restorationproject #restorationspecialist #opusarchitecturalarts

Bricks: Before and After One of our master artisans at @opusarchitecturalarts performs color restoration of bricks on a century-old townhouse along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Old, damaged, discolored brick is meticulously restored to a fresh and lively state using @cathedralstoneproducts ' potassium silicate coatings. After mixing the colors to the perfect set of hues to match and complement existing bricks, the coating is applied to the surface, primarily with brushes, and then blended to create the desired effect using different tools. Finally, if needed, stippling or flicking techniques are used to perfect the texture of the substrate. _____________________ #restoration #preservation #stonerestoration #colormatching #historiclandmark #specialtyconstruction #facaderestoration #nycpreservation #architecturalart #limestone #historicnyc #heritagecrafts #bricks #architecturalpreservation #masonryrestoration #facades #masonry #stonemasonry #stonework #buildingrestoration #restorationproject #restorationspecialist #opusarchitecturalarts

@opusarchitecturalarts artisan adds texture to limestone mortar to match the existing stone. Once the mortar is sufficiently dried (but not cured) we begin adding texture. This video focuses on a technique that uses an ornamental trowel to score lines in order to create a subtle texture that blends well with the surrounding limestone. We continuously compare the texture of the newly applied mortar with the existing stone to ensure a seamless blend and make adjustments as necessary to achieve a close match. _____________________ #exteriorrestoration #restoration #stonerestoration #colormatching #nycrestoration #historiclandmark #texture #screed #specialtyconstruction #facaderestoration #nycpreservation #architecturalarts #limestone #historicnyc #heritagecrafts #naturalmaterials #architecturalpreservation #masonryrestoration #facades #masonry #stonework #buildingrestoration #restorationproject #asmr #restorationspecialist #opusarchitecturalarts #opus

Opus Architectural Arts offers top-tier painting and mural services. Whether it's a small touch-up or a full custom mural, we've got you covered. Our skilled artists have experience with a range of projects, from offices and hotels to restaurants and residential spaces. Get in touch with us today to talk about your project! _____________________ #painting #paintingservices #mural #custommural #muralnyc #decorativepainting #custompainting #signpainting #decorativearts #logopainting #designerfinishes #homedecor #interiordesign #wallfinishes #fauxfinish #luxuryinteriors #luxuryinteriordesign #heritagecrafts #handpainted #nycartisans #nycrestoration #architecturalart #opusarchitecturalarts #opus

My first aluminum cast 👹 I got to transform one of my clay masks which I’ve been making for a decade, since the first time I had an access to a kiln at Macdowell residency (master artist Miriam Bloom who taught me how to use it!) 🪅 something about placing a sheet of clay on my face, feeling its weight and coldness, opening a hole in the mouth to breath — ritualistically marks a new chapter. I’ve never had them together (and lost many in my studio floor yrs ago) but whenever I start something new in my life or my art there’s a moment of reckoning through the tactility of these masks. And wow, I love metal almost as much as I love fabric! I wanted the gravity of the mask to anchor the air, and who doesn’t need air these days. Here’s a selection from over the years 📸 @davidmcortes @janekratochvil @brayerslayer @tortora_studio (Sarah, I found this last pic and so many sweet memories!) 👹🪄👹 #aluminum #mask #clay

My installation at the NYABF spanning five floors of text, drawings, and a giant inflatable, making the entire building into a giant 📕❣️ Installation nerds — the sculpture of the inflatable umbilical cord which was on the roof is the exact same length (91 feet) as the length of the staircase. 📸 @sampalazzi #artistbook #installation #sculpture #inflatable #umbilicalcord

Gratitude for a sweet 💜 sweet weekend, even though it’s the New Year… Hot damn the holidays are hard. I have never liked New Years, the expectation that it’s supposed to be something big and awesome, the idea that we are supposed to be excited about a new year… For me, it has historically symbolized more opportunities for failure, and more time to reflect on what didn’t happen the previous year. But something has shifted this year. And alongside those habitual feelings, gratitude and acknowledgement of growth is present. It feels like I’m able to hold more joy and present-ness while also acknowledging that there are things I feel sad about. That there are awful terrible things happening in the world, and still I have beautiful strong friendships, an evolving sense of self, growing creativity, and openness to being fully seen. These shifts have come thanks to commitments between people and practices that I am so grateful for: The Moon Ladies, Five Choose Five, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga, Therapy, Five O’Clock Dances, Beautiful friends, Honest conversations, Cuddles with animals, Moving my body, Allowing my art and curatorial practice to honestly reflect how I am, Medication, and Meditation. I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions due to the aforementioned “opportunity to fail,” but I journaled about it and came to a place of wanting to set intentions for myself from a place of care and self love: Resolution #1 — move towards my uncomfortable feelings ie. set resolutions… etc. Resolution #2 — have a breakfast ritual ie. eat breakfast Resolution #3 — have a bedtime ritual ie. wash my face (and text Leah about it) Resolution #4 — rejoin the foodcoop (see resolution #2) That’s it, I’m going to do these things. Whether I fail or not, I’m stating these things to care for myself. Cuz this is it, this is what we have. This is life. And when you have the opportunity to create one, you might as well do it! 💖✨💖✨💖 Also, check out @celeste_krishna . I’ve been filled with joy getting to know her music over the past few weeks! #celestekrishna 😘