tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post1659076786232568048..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Wearable Art, Aaacckkk!Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-80273104931111957872011-02-09T21:56:20.772-05:002011-02-09T21:56:20.772-05:00I agree with Mae...couture is art and it is surely...I agree with Mae...couture is art and it is surely more wearable than some of the "wearable art" I've seen in magazines. <br /><br />To me, true art has to be able to stand the test of time, and the vintage and antique couture we all love so (Dior, Vionnett (sp?, Givenchy), meets that test. Some (much) of the more contemporary garments in contests and magazines, etc. will not be remembered years from now.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161710324564422851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-64070445942817752482011-02-09T07:07:09.551-05:002011-02-09T07:07:09.551-05:00Here in Australia "wearable art" is a ca...Here in Australia "wearable art" is a category in student fashion shows for imaginative articles that can be worn on the runway, but are not really garments. Aren't actual garments that qualify as "art", the creative and perfect combination of design, materials and execution, called couture?Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471643987029247042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-1616598282205306112011-02-09T00:45:24.394-05:002011-02-09T00:45:24.394-05:00I think somewhere I heard the term Art Festival cl...I think somewhere I heard the term Art Festival clothing, and I laughed thinking it was so apropos! And like you, most of the art-to-wear is like canvas cover ups with beautiful work on it, but nevertheless like a huge sack with embellishment. I'd like to see more fitting, and not skin tight like some hard-body would wear, but something that fits. For me real art-to-wear was the likes of Geoffrey Beene insets that had darts in the seams where the pieces were inset, Yves St. Laurent's Mondrian dress, and Hubert di Givenchy's artful classic styles for Audrey Hepburn & Jackie Kennedy. It is far more fun to draw art with the line of the dress than just a sketch on a sack.ClaireOKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794385586295229490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-78332213392609175082011-02-08T21:01:13.556-05:002011-02-08T21:01:13.556-05:00Oh Bunny, what you sew is definitely art and so go...Oh Bunny, what you sew is definitely art and so gorgeous. Thank you for your kind words. I needed them so much today, when I am feeling so uninspired and unmotivated. I need some inspiration to create today!Goosegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438233253491253506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-43599595967663292812011-02-08T12:08:21.775-05:002011-02-08T12:08:21.775-05:00Garment Artistry?
Karen in HoustonGarment Artistry?<br /><br />Karen in HoustonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-18373020432342568342011-02-08T07:46:40.851-05:002011-02-08T07:46:40.851-05:00I vote for Gwen's term. I am not a big fan of ...I vote for Gwen's term. I am not a big fan of the quilt patterned sweatshirts, but IMHO those people are sewing and it makes them happy...so it's ok...for them, but not me. I love your smocking and the beautiful work you do. It's art because it is handmade by an artist.Little Hunting Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581836733935812927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-19471417067580451472011-02-07T21:27:29.539-05:002011-02-07T21:27:29.539-05:00I'm liking that, Gwen! Hmmm.....I'm liking that, Gwen! Hmmm.....Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-51690400020944121722011-02-07T20:53:52.085-05:002011-02-07T20:53:52.085-05:00I too have struggled with the language challenge f...I too have struggled with the language challenge for this kind of creative and free spirited sewing that is also flattering and wearable. I love the challenge of adding beautiful details to a sewing project or RTW but think carefully about the balance and design principles for my personal style. I tried the more artistic, flowing clothes years ago but couldn't manage the fabric in my more suburban, sporty lifestyle. I'm eager to hear what other phrases are suggested.Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-48269380732690566782011-02-07T20:17:17.558-05:002011-02-07T20:17:17.558-05:00"interperative sewing""interperative sewing"gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-63983837785388758872011-02-07T16:32:06.643-05:002011-02-07T16:32:06.643-05:00Bunny, I would classify the sweater with the paint...Bunny, I would classify the sweater with the painted flowers that you made as wearable art. It is beautifully done, tasteful and appropriate for your figure. I do agree that most styles of wearable art are designed for the larger person.<br />Gita/Gigibubbygigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232811614555701194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-29499642454353431032011-02-07T15:14:06.412-05:002011-02-07T15:14:06.412-05:00I think the term "wearable art" is perfe...I think the term "wearable art" is perfect. I wouldn't change it. The arts council in my area of SE TN has hosted a wearable arts fashion show for many years. In that show we do have a few quilted coats, etc....that absolutely qualify as art in anyone's book. Have you seen the work of Rachel Clark?<br />We also have hand crocheted and knitted garments that are usually made from yarn that has been spun and dyed by the artist.<br />We have the most beautiful hand woven items that you can imagine.<br />There are hand painted silks, felted items that blow my mind away!<br />Some of my children's clothing that has been made from vintage linens, etc..., or smocked, or embroidered, or a combination of all of these techniques have been included in the show.<br />This past show featured some of the most gorgeous, creative dresses that have been made from vintage doilies and other vintage laces, etc....<br />So, as you see, I think "wearable art" is a perfectly okay term, and I will continue to use it when describing the creations I see on your blog and others. I think what you make for your granddaughter certainly qualifies as art!!!!<br />I hope my opinion does not offend anyone.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097054119585201394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-68722993924683388362011-02-07T14:39:28.438-05:002011-02-07T14:39:28.438-05:00Couture d'Art ??Couture d'Art ??Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-11513497768539646102011-02-07T14:20:23.953-05:002011-02-07T14:20:23.953-05:00The term Wearable Art makes me cringe a little too...The term Wearable Art makes me cringe a little too. A lot of garments going by this name are neither wearable nor art. But I'm not sure what the right term would be for beautiful, artistic, well made clothing like you described.NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-11004145134107426592011-02-07T13:29:30.629-05:002011-02-07T13:29:30.629-05:00OK, you creative wordsmsiths out there - so you ha...OK, you creative wordsmsiths out there - so you have some thoughts.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-23566639405006757682011-02-07T13:22:35.215-05:002011-02-07T13:22:35.215-05:00Thank you so much for your kind words! I do freel...Thank you so much for your kind words! I do freely admit that most of the artwork I do is costumey, and certainly not everyday wearable and to some extent, one-time even wearable. Part of the joy is just being able to make it; like the stuff you see on haute couture runways, not all of it is everyday wearable, but it certainly is inspiring.<br /><br />I agree, a new name is needed. Even my artwork isn't the sweatshirt-turned-jacket-with-quilting-cottons, but that's what people think. Now I just need to think of something good, but not bland.Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.com