The Original Rose Dress
It was several years ago, in the summer of 2012, that I designed my first wearable art dress.
One day while creating my "essence art" (a personalized painting), I imagined wearing a print of my art and was inspired to make my painting into a dress. I wanted the dress to be the full size image…
It was several years ago, in the summer of 2012, that I designed my first wearable art dress.
One day while creating my "essence art" (a personalized painting), I imagined wearing a print of my art and was inspired to make my painting into a dress. I wanted the dress to be the full size image… as if I had just stepped out of the painting…
“One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art. ”
I began researching different ideas and looking for resources that could help make my vision a reality. Eventually I discovered a new crowd-sourced label that enabled me to do just that (read my interview with the Canadian Press about the project). And just like that, the Rose Dress and my new wearable art line of clothing was born!
The Original Rose Dress
“Create your own style... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.”
I no longer work with the original company (it’s now a 3D clothing company!), but my clothing has evolved and continues to grow and improve with better materials and processes. My designs have expanded to include clothing, scarves and accessories, as well as home decor products.
And it all started with the rose and a process I call ‘essence art’.
“The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.”
So as I continue to revisit my designs and update my wearable art and other products, I decided to re-create my quiz with the results representing the essence of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. For example, the Rose represents the essence of Summer (love and beauty).
Which one are you?… (Try it out!)
Painting Roses
One day, while painting 'Roses', I imagined myself wearing a print of my art, and suddenly I was inspired to make my painting into a dress.
This, after all, is my 'Essence Art'... so why not take it to the next level and wear my art?
The Essence Art™ Boutique was born...
One day, while painting 'Roses', I imagined myself wearing a print of my art, and suddenly I was inspired to make my painting into a dress.
This, after all, is my 'Essence Art'... so why not take it to the next level and wear my art?
The Essence Art™ Boutique was born.
Upcoming Event
Slow Clothes: The Art of Fashion at the Harmony Arts Festival
Presented by Wearable Art Vancouver August 5th, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Last week I featured the Daisy Dress (the essence of Spring) and so this week's feature is the Rose Dress which is the essence of Summer. You can read more about the Rose Dress below...
Essence Word: Love
Element: Water
Colours: Rose Red, Pink
This dress was originally inspired one summer while creating a signature piece (a painting representing my essence). Once the painting was complete I was inspired to 'wear my art' and so I set about to create a dress with a print that was the full scale of the painting. Using high resolution images of my painting I created a computerized design of the dress. The design is digitally transferred onto fabric, and then hand cut and sewn. The unique Rose Dress symbolizes the essence of Summer (love and beauty), and comes in either a flare style or fitted, sleeveless dress.