“I work best when holding hands.” – Celeste “Sissy” Welch
Sissy is internationally experienced in performance art, fiber arts, editorial and celebrity nails, styling, video and photography. “My Love for Nail art + care started at the museum school when I was an organizer for the fringe and progressive group shows in the Boston area. Immersed within the drag community I found myself doing a lot of extravagant nail art.”
After spending years constructing sculptures formulated for the body as a whole, Sissy took a specific look into the world of hands and nail care. Creatively building an essence of dynamism and charm for your nails, Sissy offers you nails encapsulated with gold, crystals, glitters or even butterfly wings. With Sissy your nail art options are exponential. Guaranteed to be unique.
“After art school, I performed and showed art work from coast to coast and internationally. Then I decided to move to Philadelphia and devote herself to the the artistic expressions on the fingertips.”
Sissy passion is supported by her educational background including:
- Continuing education with Light Elegance and Creative Nail Designs
- Manicuring and Nail Technician, LT International Beauty School, Philadelphia PA
- BFA, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
- Pre-College, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
- Pre-College, Parsons the New School for Design, New York
As she translates her artistic talents to the nail industry the accolades keep on stacking up:
- Merit Scholarship, School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston Boit Award
- Eugene C. Ward Memorial Scholarship
- Presidential Research Award/SMFA Deans Discretionary Fund
- The Museum School Council Sculpture Prize
- Rose Hill Performance Art Award