Sep 17, 2007

Acclaimed Artist, Gina Freehill, Joins Roman, Inc. First Line is “Peace by Piece”

Internationally famous artist Gina Freehill has signed an agreement to design lines of giftware and decorative accessories for Roman, Inc. The first of these is “Piece by Peace.”

Capturing the universal desire for love and piece, each item in the collection features designs expressing unity and compassion. Pieces include figurines of angels and crosses, hearts, rock formations that serve as photo frames and/or plaques of inspirational words, and butterflies, along with combinations of these international symbols.

Every piece is handpainted in soft, muted earth tones and marked with an inspirational passage relating to love and peace. Some pieces are enhanced with unique touches such as rhinestones and copper-colored metal appliques. All are original designs and available exclusively from Roman, Inc.

Gina Freehill’s experience as an artist is vast. She is a scholarship winner from the Chicago American Academy of Art and is the Vice President of Blu Aura Design, Inc. In the more than a decade of designing giftware, Freehill has developed an impressive following of people who appreciated and cherish her particularly unique pieces.

Roman, Inc. has extensive plans for Ms. Freehill and she is eager to accept the challenges.

Dan Loughman, president of Roman, Inc., notes, “Everyone at Roman is thrilled to have Gina in our roster of artists. The minute I saw her work I new she was perfect for Roman’s new directions in giftware. The initial reaction to her works has been overwhelmining positive from retailers and the public alike. Roman, Inc. and Gina Freehill are in for a long, wonderful relationship.”

The Peace by Piece giftware includes a 6.5″ high 2-piece cross and rock set of resin stone mix. It can be hung on a wall or sit on a desk. Suggested retail is $16.50. A 7″ high resin/stone mix angel, called, “Peace Within Oneself,” retails at $25. “Peace and Comfort” is a stone and resin frame that hold a 4″ x 6′ photo and retails at $20.

Roman, Inc. plans to extend the “Peace by Piece” line accordingly. For more information please visit: retailers.roman.com.

Roman, Inc. 472 Brighton Drive, Bloomingdale, IL 60108, Phone: 630-705-4600Fax: 630-705-4601.