Aesthetic Survival Studio

Aesthetic Survival Studio  - Atlanta Georgia - 1982-84

A wintry day at my studio 1982

Michael Slagle at Aesthetic Survival Studio Open-house & Salon Evening
Phyllis Melton models the hand-painted, silk opera coat we designed for Aesthetic Survival





                         

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