the pookiegang collective

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the pookiegang collective //

POOKIE’S is fueled by meaningful collaborations with other women-owned businesses having distinct yet complementary practices, tastes, and expertise. By joining forces, we aim to design alternative ways of creating & consuming while delivering unforgettable everyday pieces.

lenora howl

Based in Wisconsin, Lenora is the founder of CURVO LENO, a varied and hands-on artistic practice that spans graphic design, traditional linoleum block printmaking, pen/ink drawing, painting, and graphic design. Her whimsical yet precise designs demonstrate thoughtful composition and clear communication of information, blending creative expression with functional design. Her bold, intricate relief prints feature a strong command of line, texture, and composition, mixing figurative and abstract motifs with playful yet deliberate shapes, humor, and narratives.

Drawing influences by R. Crumb, Marc Chagall, the Folley Cove Designers, R. B. Kitaj, Alice Neel, Al Hirschfeld, Ben Shahn, Joaquín Torres García, Lenore Tawney, Louise Nevelson, and most significantly, her father, teacher, and artist Mark Symczak, Lenora’s work has been featured in galleries, books, posters, menus, newsletters, storefronts, brand logos, and more.

A still life painting featuring a pink background and green grassy surface. A stack of three watermelons is positioned vertically, with the top watermelon topped by a watermelon rind vase holding a wilted orange flower. To the left of the watermelons, there is a blue pitcher with a handle and spout, and a small blue cup or mug nearby.

Kate ricketson

Based in the south coast of Massachusetts, Kate is an artist and founder of RICKETSON PRINTS, a fine art print and textile studio. Her collections feature limited-edition hand-carved woodblock prints and hand-printed tabletop linens inspired by the natural landscape and seasonal rhythms of oceanside places. Each piece is thoughtfully designed and printed with oil based inks on 100% European linen or various papers, bringing an artistic and tactile sense of place to your table. These functional textiles are meant to enrich gatherings and spark connection, reflecting the brand’s blend of craftsmanship, memory, and landscape.

Decorated outdoor dining table on the beach with white plates, wine glasses, a floral centerpiece in a decorative vase, and white candles, set during sunset with beach sand and grass surrounding.

Based in New York’s Garment District and Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, Mary Symczak is a tailor, illustrator, fashion designer, and founder of MARY SYMCZAK DESIGNS (formerly SUSAN NEW YORK DESIGN). With an early career start, taking high school courses at FIT at age 14, Mary completed her BFA at FIT (including study in Italy) and gained real-world experience through internships with major houses like Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein Collection, and The Row. Inspired by her father - artist and set designer Mark Symczak - her one-of-a-kind pieces are crafted from natural-fibre discarded dead stock, often hand dyed with natural dyes. Carefully designed for women with practical daily needs and who embrace eco-consciousness, comfort, pattern, and freedom, Mary’s work has been featured in modern dance performances, runway shows such as Vancouver Fashion Week, and product design for repurposed Turkish rug lifestyle brand RES IPSA USA.

MARY SYMCZAK

Three female models walking down a runway in different fashion outfits.

A small dog lying on a pile of clothes and blankets, partially covered, sleeping with a fabric band around its head.

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