Wouldn’t you like to be a walking work of art? Then join us at the Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show on October 26-28 at the National Building Museum to celebrate the finest American wearable craft artists. Proceeds benefit the Smithsonian!
Wearable art has been around for centuries and is featured in museum collections throughout the world. The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Library has books providing the following examples from present-day artists:
Cathedral Bangle by Joshua Demonte. 2009. Glass-filled Polyamide, 4 x 5 x 6”.
in 40 under 40: Craft Futures by Nicholas R. Bell
Whorls and Eddies Bracelet (closed) by Sergey Jivetin. 2007. Jeweler’s saw blades, steel, 6 x 12”.
in 40 under 40: Craft Futures by Nicholas R. Bell
Poultry Accumulus by Sergey Jvetin. 2009. eggs, carbon fiber, gold, steel, 24 x 12 x 13”
in 40 under 40: Craft Futures by Nicholas R. Bell
A-Z Fiber Form: White Dress by Andrea Zittel. United States, 2002. Wool, felted, skirt pins.
in Fashioning Felt by Susan Brown
Roses by Francoise Hoffman. Lyon, France, 2007. Wool, flocked tulle.
in Fashioning Felt by Susan Brown
Find a list of the artists exhibiting in the show, along with examples of their work, on the event page. Hope to see you there and looking fabulous in your wearable art!
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Very beautiful pieces!