COLOUR ME RED: THE ETHICS OF STYLE OPENING.

Monday, June 24, 2013

THE ETHICS OF STYLE OPENING.

Gemma Anastasiou designs. Photo by Patrick McCarthy

The opening of The Ethics of Style exhibition took place on Sunday the 23rd June and I'm happy to say that it was a great success! I was so humbled by how many people attended - the gallery looked gorgeous and was full of life.

The exhibition runs until the 21st July, so be sure to pop into The Light Factory Gallery to see the beautiful fashion illustration and design on display. Thanks again to everyone who has supported me over the past 6 months; it has been such a rewarding experience.

A special thank you goes out to:

# All of the artists and designers - Gemma Anastasiou, Rachael Cassar, Joseph Jang, Kerrie Hess, Edwina White, Angie Rehe, Michel Canetti, Caitlin Shearer & Christine Pan.

# Director of the gallery, Margot Tasca. It is not often a novice such as myself is given this amount of freedom and creative license. She has been a great mentor over the past six months and has helped me realise my full potential. I cannot thank her enough for giving me this opportunity.

# Our sponsors - Naked Range Wines and Mei + Picchi.

# All of The Light Factory Gallery staff; particularly Christina Lew for helping out with publicity.

Joseph Jang designs. Photo by Patrick McCarthy

Joseph Jang has reinterpreted ‘wearable art’ by creating paintings that are in fact wearable. His works are meticulously hand painted and they highlight his belief that unique and good craftsmanship overrides monotonous and fast fashion. His clothing has been made out of recycled denim; using secondhand jeans found in op shops to create striking avant-garde looks.

Fashion illustrator Kerrie Hess. Photo by Patrick McCarthy

Gemma Anastasiou designs. Photo by Gemma

Cara Webber. Photo by Patrick McCarthy

Director of The Light Factory Gallery Margot Tasca with Tric Todd & Kaye Manners

Gemma Anastasiou design. Photo by Gemma

Gemma Anastasiou has explored alternative dye methods by heat bonding fresh rose petals to her fabrics. This process has all been done by hand, by Gemma herself, which results in no two garments being the same. She is conscious of her clothing having low environmental impact and with this in mind, her clothing draws on ties between fashion, nature and fibre.

Rachael Cassar designs. Photo by Ol Marin

Rachael Cassar designs. Photo by Patrick McCarthy

Rachael Cassar’s garments are all made from recycled materials. To create the four garments showcased at the gallery, she has sourced old garments and materials from antique auctions, deceased estates, and closing down costume house auctions. She has refashioned old garments into new ones and given them a new purpose, all the while refusing to sacrifice good design and functionality.