Most people know me for my Contemporary art practice, but I am also an avid Craftivist.
Up-cycling is a passion of mine. I want to feel good, and I want to feel JOY! There is nothing like two, three, or more contrasting patterns reconfigured into something that feels good, has pockets, and I can wear every day! Fashion is political, it can be a platform that says, Joy is a form of resistance! Join me in a rebellious, joyful, and colorful statement!
Statement
Craftivism is my way of disrupting commercial fashion conventions through unique sewing projects. As a contemporary artist and craftivist, I create magic capes, feel-good trousers, and dresses with political pockets. My line of "feel-good" clothing defies norms, sparks the imagination, and generates radical hope, one conflicting pattern and pocket at a time. I believe that clothing is an expression of our beliefs and should defy conventions. My approach is to make clothing fun, comfortable, and joyful. I don't use special techniques other than reinventing things from surplus and damaged fabrics.
Up-cycled cotton triangle dress with appliqué and pockets.
Up-cycled Thai Fisherman Trousers, cotton.
Up-cycled triangle dress, pockets, snap closer, and appliqué. Cotton.
Up-cycled Thai Fisherman Capri. Cotten.
Up-cycled Magic Cape. Pockets and hood with synch. Flannel, cotton scarf, and bed throw.
Up-cycled Overalls. Made from an oversized winter coat.
Bespoke Laser cut earrings, recycled fashion feathers, recycled Jade beads, acrylic and surgical stainless steel posts. Walnut veneer finished with Danish wood oil, Ash wood finished with acrylic. Spindlerart designs.