(This is one in a series of articles with photos and descriptions of entries in the Edwardsville Art Fair at City Park on September 23-25).

EDWARDSVILLE - Today, the work of artists Edwardsville's Elsa Taricone, St. Louis' Cindy Hose, and Marion's Erin Gray is showcased. The three will all participate in the Edwardsville Art Fair.

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Elsa TariconeArtist Name: Elsa Taricone

Location: Edwardsville

Artist Statement: "I enjoy designing and creating unique jewelry that is full of endless design possibilities, and is like revealing a fun little gift once the process is complete. The designs I create are laser cut in bamboo and then paired with a complementary, hand-cut fabric peeking through the design cutouts."

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Cindy HoseArtist Name: Cindy Hose

Location: Saint Louis, MO.

Artist Statement: "Inspiration comes from my garden, have you ever really looked at a passion flower, or a piece of dragon fruit? I enjoy painting abstract sunsets, taking me to my favorite place in my soul."

Erin GrayArtist Name: Erin Gray

Location: Marion, IL

Artist Statement: "The interplay between colors and textures is a fundamental part of my work. My process is all about finding joy in unexpected color combinations."

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