Hypnotic New Garments by Iris van Herpen Blur the Boundaries of Art, Science, and Fashion
Like many of her haute couture peers, fashion designer Iris van Herpen selects a theme that inspires and unites the designs in each of her collections. Van Herpen, who has interdisciplinary interests in fine art and science, is particularly known for her wide-reaching collaborations. For her latest body of work, titled ‘Hypnosis,' the Dutch designer partnered with Anthony Howe , an American sculptor who specializes in large-scale kinetic works.
The resulting collection is centered around Howe's Omniverse sculpture. With rotating circles of varying sizes spiraling out from a central arc, Omniverse “explores our relationship with nature and intertwines with infinite expansion and contraction, expressing a universal life cycle,” according to a statement on van Herpen's website. The designer used feathers, silk, aluminum, stainless steel, organza, ball bearings, and satin in labor-intensive processes to form the ethereal dresses worn by runway models who passed through and around...
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8/21/19
I am always painting, or thinking about painting, but not always posting
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! I just thought I would show what I am currently working on. The summer has kept me busy, with beautiful weather, yard and garden work... Read more ...
Mom's and kid's having FUN, at the beach
Moeders met kindern op strand 1, oil on canvasboard - 25 x 30 cm, painted 26 July 2019, € 165 Moeder met kind op strand 2, oil on canvasboard - 24 x 30 cm, painted 26 July... Read more ...
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Date: Unknown Technique: Oil on canvas, 62 x 94 cm Source Read more ...
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30"x40"x1.5" Acrylic Gallery Wrapped Canvas These lovely painting is wired and ready to hang. It is available through my Denver gallery, or online HERE Visit to Read more ...
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