Getting ready for another solo exhibition!
Here I have just a few sketches of my next exhibition. It is going to be in Rebecca Roth's little gallery down in Salamanca. I am really excited because although its a small area, its such a quirky environment. I think the rich reds in my work will resonate with the beautiful colours of the jewellery in the gallery! I only have a few sketches and documentation of my preparation but you can get an idea of how much work goes into it!
I am particularly interested in the 1920s. As you can see here the bob and head scarf has been definitely inspired by this era!
Here I have been sketching for a trolly to put all my prints in! It ended up looking fantastic!
Here are a few quirky drawings of just a skirt with legs. I have just been playing around with imagination and concept!
These are little sketches of dresses I am inspired by and hope to eventually make. The one in the bottom left corner I actually made in the end out of this beautiful vintage fabric!
The French inspired vintage bird cage.
Making dresses out of ye old fashioned architecture.
The vintage mannequin. With a twist...
My 1920s inspiration.
I love things that are so Frenchy. I did this drawing as it reminded me of the boutiques in Paris.
Experimenting with silhouettes on dress. I love the nostalgia about a silhouette and how it creates an ominous feeling.
Here I have just been doing some sketching of the red luscious frames I will have in the gallery at RR. They should look stunning!
...A dodgy sketch of all the works I intend to have in the gallery! It was a very quick sketch!
Here I have been further experimenting and deciding what to hang in the gallery. I think I will have a selection of big and small images. This will then suit a variety of people and their price ranges!
Sketches from my journal
Here I have some sketches which will hopefully be the beginnings of my next exhibition in February. Tre exciting!! Not sure if its getting anywhere but after watching the luscious 'Midnight in Paris' it brought back a million memories! The architecture, elegant clothing and the poise of the whole city makes me so nostalgic. Anyway I have decided I want to base this new exhibition on both my travels to Paris and also my imaginative escape back to the 1920s!!
Here are just some quick little sketches of flapper dresses.
I have just started drawing this image onto a plate and it is starting to look pretty cute. Allot of these ideas are inspired by 1920s actresses including Louise Brookes.
Here I started getting excited about using architecture within the dress. I suppose this has become a bit of a signature of mine. I love using the European architecture but I also love how it refers to Tasmania.
The Cloche.
Here I have also used the combination of portraiture and architecture.
Sweet bob.
Here I have put the columns on the figures dress. I think it brings such a new dimension to the dress. It makes it look really quirky!
Here I did a quick sketch of a woman sitting on a step with her ye old fashioned suitcase!
