"Crash" by Cyberoptix Tie Lab

Local artist, graphic designer and couture queen, Bethany Shorb, is the owner and creator of Cyberoptix Tie Lab, a line of clothing accessories that is represented by more than 100 stores in a dozen countries: from Fred Segal in Los Angeles to Libertine in Western Australia.

A native of Connecticut, Bethany's move to Detroit materialized nearly ten years ago upon her acceptance to Cranbrook Academy of Art, where she obtained a master in fine arts. Since then, she has provided tirelessly, for the artists' community surrounding Detroit and in addition, has emerged as one of the leading ladies in the global post-goth, punk fashion world.

Travis Wright from the Metro Times, sat down with Bethany on the brink of her 2010 winter preview entitled "Crash", which is an automotive themed art show. Inspired by the J.G. Ballard novel Crash and the Normal song "Warm Leatherette", Bethany designed a line of automotive ties for Cyberoptix. Expanding on her the automotive themed neckwear, Bethany has created original works of art, photography and the big reveal -Supplemental Restraint System: Reclaimed Deployed Airbag featuring silk screened impressions of dead celebrities. Preview Photos.

This Friday marks the preview of Bethany's 2010 Cyberoptix line at 323 East. The reception starts at 6pm. In addition, you access this week's Metro Times cover story, featuring Behtany Shorb. Read the article HERE.