COUTURISM

COUTURISM is a KMAC shop initiative curated by Julia Comer. It will run in conjunction with the KMAC Couture 2022 event in Louisville, Kentucky. The exhibition is designed to create awareness of local, regional, and international artists and designers who create wearable objects outside of mainstream conventions.

Each original piece I created for COUTURISM replicates elements of living organisms from our planet’s diverse biomes. The work is hand printed with PLA bioplastic and then embellished with various materials, many of which are naturally foraged, found, and/or recycled. I always intent to minimize my impact on the environment. Each piece is unique and asymmetrical much like us, and attempts to bring the translucency and bioluminescence of the deep sea to the surface.

Art worn by Claire Nelson and Erika Margaret.

"Luna Moth and Gingko"

Hand printed PLA bioplastic (UV reactive), skeleton leaves, transparent vinyl, cellophane, dyed deer moss, PVC medical tubing, metal wire, beads, fluorescent lacquer, and UV resin.

"Respite"

Hand printed PLA bioplastic (UV reactive), transparent vinyl, stainless steel, UV resin, natural materials including lichen, moss, and locally foraged turkey tail mushrooms.

"Sea Moth"

Hand printed PLA bioplastic, mica powder, recycled jewelry, seashells, and UV resin.

"Orchid"

Hand printed PLA bioplastic, fluorescent lacquer, Mica powder, stainless steel, beads, and UV resin.

"Cherry Blossom"

Hand printed PLA bioplastic (UV reactive), transparent vinyl, deer moss, PVC medical tubing, metal wire, and beads.

"Hibiscus"

Hand printed PLA bioplastic (UV reactive), transparent vinyl, PVC medical tubing, metal wire, beads, and UV resin.