ABOUT MK APOTHECARY
We believe creative expression is what brings communities together and fosters innovation. We are trained artists who have studied, practiced and made careers in the art & design world. Michael & Kristine found a place where they could do what they love and share it with the world. A one hundred year old pharmacy they turned into a gallery. The dream has always been to live and work in an art space and have others enjoy and cultivate creative expression.
MK Apothecary is an art gallery that connects artists with art buyers by exhibiting contemporary artists at art fairs, online and in physical art gallery settings. Our goal is to give artists a platform to showcase their work and for buyers to feel good about buying original artwork. The gallery is run by artists who believe that art and design are essential parts of our lives. MK Apothecary is focused on selling and exhibiting artwork of various styles and mediums to provide a diverse experience for all. The gallery opened May 2019 and is located in Collingswood, NJ.
ABOUT M, K & WHY APOTHECARY
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Michael Aguirre is a fine artist who specializes in oil paintings. Originally from California where he was trained and received his Bachelors Degree in Fine Art at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. Michael’s work can be found in public and private art collections across the United States. Currently, he resides in New Jersey and is the co-owner of MK Apothecary.
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Kristine Go is a creative visionary with a pragmatic sensibility who believes in inspiring others to create the extraordinary, everywhere. Studied at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where she received her Bachelors Degree in Fine Art with an emphasis in fashion & textile design. Kristine has a 25 year career in trend design direction and art development in the apparel, home and social experiences industries. Multi-faceted with credentials and certifications in mindfulness, yoga and goal-setting leadership coaching; she is currently pursuing her MBA at Rutgers University and teaches Fashion Design courses at Drexel University. Kristine is the co-owner of MK Apothecary and owner of Pattern Curator.
Apothecary apothēkē “storehouse”
The etymology of the word ‘apothecary’ is from from Late Latin apothecarius "storekeeper," from Latin apotheca "storehouse," from Greek apothēkē "barn, storehouse," literally "a place where things are put away," from apo "away" (see apo-) + thēkē "receptacle" (from a suffixed form of PIE root *dhe- "to set, put"). The same Latin word produced French boutique, Spanish bodega, German Apotheke. Cognate compounds produced Sanskrit apadha- "concealment," Old Persian apadana- "palace."
This made sense to us since we took an old-time pharmacy and turned into a “storehouse” for art.
Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal
