Jan Taminiau: Reflections - Centraal Museum

Jan Taminiau Reflections
From 21 April 2018, Centraal Museum in Utrecht presents a major exhibition on the work of Jan Taminiau.
Displaying dozens of his top works, the exhibition demonstrates the wealth and depth of Taminiau’s work. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey of discovery into the world of research, memories, inspiration, experimentation and craftsmanship of one of the country’s most prominent fashion designers.
Jan Taminiau (1975, Goirle) is known for his use of traditional handicraft and production techniques, the application of unique and original materials, and for his outspoken sense of aesthetics. In 2014 he was awarded the most important fashion prize in the Netherlands, the Grand Seigneur. After establishing his label JANTAMINIAU in 2004, his way of combining the classic and the feminine with the conceptual and expe
rimental quickly made him very popular with clients all over the world. From inspiration to creation
With this monumental exhibition that focuses not only on the fashion pieces but also on Taminiau’s design and conceptual processes, Centraal Museum aims to introduce visitors to – or to refresh their perspective on - the work of this master of couture. By relating his sources of inspiration in fashion, photography, design and art to his work methods and the results, the exhibition reveals the process leading up to a couture piece. What are these sources of inspiration, and how are they reflected in his creations?

As the oldest municipal museum in the Netherlands, Centraal Museum Utrecht owns a major museum fashion collection that includes work by Jan Taminiau. The museum has a strong reputation for its regular sensational fashion exhibitions. In addition to new work by Jan Taminiau and previously acquired pieces, this exhibition also displays some spectacular loan pieces from other museums, some top items from the JANTAMINIAU studio, and some unique pieces from private collections.
With the prominent stylist Maarten Spruyt engaged for the design of the exhibition, it promises to be an exciting museum experience in which visitors are immersed in the world of Jan Taminiau. Jan Taminiau: Reflections will run from 21 April to 26 August 2018 at Centraal Museum in Utrecht.

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A Woman's Work is Never Done by Eliza Bennett

A woman’s work is never done - Flesh/ Thread - 2011 
 Talk about dedication to your art. Eliza Bennett embroiders colored thread into her own hand to challenge the idea that work traditionally reserved for women is easy.
 "Using my own hand as a base material, I considered it a canvas upon which I stitched into the top layer of skin using thread to create the appearance of an incredibly work worn hand." 
 "By using the technique of embroidery, traditionally employed to represent femininity and applying it to the expression of it’s opposite, I hope to challenge the pre-conceived notion that ‘women’s work’ is light and easy. Aiming to represent the effects of hard work arising from employment in low paid ancillary jobs such as cleaning, caring, and catering, all traditionally considered to be ‘women’s work’." 
source: http://elizabennett.co.uk

Seka Radoncic at Fashion Weekend Skopje SS2013

Seka Radoncic-Atelje Radoncic, on of the striking shows this week at Fashion Weekend Skopje SS2013.
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Inge Jacobsen

I found out about Inge Jacobsen few months ago,lost the note where I wrote her name and now I found it again. Using images found in fashion magazines and newspapers, Irish-Danish artist Inge Jacobsen creates textured photo collages by adding embroidery and cross-stiching.
Have a look at her work.
http://www.ingejacobsen.com

My artworks for Secret Postcards

Few weeks ago I posted about Secret Postcards exhibition in Maastricht. All exhibited works where showcased without artists names. Now that it is over I can share that these two artworks are my contributions.
Both artworks are sold, but who bought it?

Read more about the exhibition here.

Martine Rose spring summer 2013

It's been a while since London ss2013 fashion week but this collection is too pretty not to share.

“The collection is based on Bernini’s sculptures, in particular The Rape of Persephone. The collection is derived from abstract form, the appearance of fabrics that defy their nature – like sculpture.”

This collection breathes retro. Oversized and stonewashed jeans outfits are mixed with sportswear pieces. The smart combination of fabrics (neoprine with jeans) and the embroidery details makes it very fresh at the same time.
And of course the styling that makes the models look like marching sculptures; stunning!
http://martineroselondon.wordpress.com

Sara Vrugt at FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2012

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I have been familiar with the work of Sara Vrugt since few years and I am a fan so I was really thrilled that her work was a mayor part of the FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2012 exhibition. Sara Vrugt is based in The Hague, where she also studied at the KABK, Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
She exhibited three projects so it was like a mini Studio vruGt expo.

http://www.vrugt.com