I was in the airport in Atlanta and had just cleared the ever increasingly pleasant security checkpoints, when I stumbled upon something quite refreshing. I had found an exhibit of hand crafted fashion pieces completely made of paper It had been dubbed as the "Paper Runway". I want to apologize in advance for the quality of the photos in this post. I snapped them as quickly as I could with my Iphone while running late for my flight. I would never usually post pictures of this quality, but I thought it was such a fun thing I had to share.
This Ruffled Tatoo Jacket was created by the artist Nancy VanDevender. It is made form cotton an vinyl mixed paper with digital printing, and a combination of hand and machine stitching. In my opinion this piece was able to be bold and extremely interesting while simultaneously remaining fashionable.
When I saw this piece I thought Calvin Klein meets Sasquatch. In actuality this artist made this out of used lottery tickets.
What else can I say but WOW! This piece was created by Kirstin Demer. Her usage of color, structure and presentation is truly amazing. In my opinion this belongs in a gallery not an airport.
Thanks for the photo! I made "A Fine Suit" made of cast off lottery tickets. I wish I could see the Tattoo piece in person. Rebecca Siemering
Posted by: Rebecca Siemering | 02/18/2010 at 11:58 AM
How cool! I'm glad that you didn't let the quality of the photos keep you from sharing, they are great, and I'm so happy to see thme. I would love to wear that first jacket to a big art opening.
Posted by: jennifer lorton | 02/16/2010 at 09:03 AM
I love it when you find unusual art in unexpected places.
It really is lovely with the streams of color in the second photo. Very cool.
Posted by: Lindy Gruger Hanson | 02/09/2010 at 11:10 AM
beautiful post! lovely.
Posted by: Amanda | 02/09/2010 at 06:28 AM