I was very happy to have a couple of my wearable art creations photographed last week by Helen Okey. I am so pleased with the results. What do you think?
Both outfits feature handcut garlands made from fine sailcloth, vintage lace, hand dyed silk along with other embellishments. The red one is called Dante's Rose and was included in the 2008 World of Wearable Art awards in New Zealand and also came 3rd place overall in the Fashion Fantasia awards in Hobart last year. The black dress is called Nocturne and was lucky enough to be overall winner in Fashion Fantasia in 2007.
For any of you in Hobart, Helen is having an exhibition of her work "Silhouettes Etcetera" at Off Centre gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, opening at 6pm Friday 13th, running through to 31st August.
Below are some behind the scene shots as model Grace and photographer Helen work their magic. I was make-up artist, strategic pinner, dress poofer, cardboard flapper/wind maker!
Thanks to Grace and Helen for all their hard work!
First two images copyright Helen Okey
Oh my goodness Sarah!!!! Your dresses are STUNNING! The photos are just gorgeous and I'm not suprised that the dresses have won all those awards, that is a real art form. Are you working on any new creations at the moment?
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Wow, I had no idea. These dresses are simply amazing and the photos are stunning too. I hope we get to see some new creations in the future - I'll be looking forward to it! Well done on the recognition you've received too girl!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH!!!! These dresses are amazing! And you are the creator? Wow. the photography behind it all really captures them well. I am just stunned at how beautiful they are and how talented you are. Share more please!
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SARAH!!!! Amazing. They are beautiful. gReat work.
ReplyDeleteSarah, this is the 3rd time I've tried to post a comment...b. blogger! Wanted to say how beautiful those dresses are, how lovely the photography is, and when can we see more...you are very talented indeed! Just glorious.
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic Sarah, your creations are stunning and the awards you have received are testimony to that! I can only imagine the time it must take you to make each outfit!xx
ReplyDeleteThey look great Sarah! Good luck but I'm sure they'll be accepted.
ReplyDeleteSarah, these are incredible! Really, really, impressive! The photography is wonderful and really shows those beautiful dresses off - well done and congratulations on winning those awards :)
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Sarah you are SOOOO talented!! Your dresses are so stunning and definitely deserve those awards - I really love the red one. Glad you were able to share your photoshoot with us x
ReplyDeleteO sarah that dresses are amazing did you make them??????...wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.........good of you !!! ....happy weekend ...love Ria.....
ReplyDeleteWow! The detail in those dresses is amazing. How talented are you!!
ReplyDeleteThe contrast in the textures and design are just gorgeous in the first, the colour is beautiful and the form.
ReplyDeleteThe second reminds me of seaweed, the soft floating effect with a sheen...love to see it if she swam in the ocean with it on :) The design is beautiful.
It must have been so good for you to see your art photographed to bring out it's beauty.
I love them, you are very talented, the awards show that!!
xoxo Dj
great photography and extraordinary dresses, your wearable art is very wearable and beautiful. I think my fav is the little black number. When are you going to make your third time lucky one? ...k.
ReplyDeleteI've looked at your Dantes Rose image on your side bar so many times, but these new images really show off your creations, and how much thought and talent has gone into them! They are so beautiful Sarah.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful!! Like Amanda i had also noticed your dress in your side bar and had wondered where it had come from... So talented! xx
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic, Sarah :) You are very talented! Love the red one in particular :)
ReplyDeleteThese photos are amazing!! I love the second one. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous dresses. Wow, you are very clever! Emma. XX
ReplyDeleteJust amazing!!! You are so talented...they are just so magical and beautiful, how heaven for the model to wear these. cheers Katherine
ReplyDeleteWow I really love that black dress Sarah it looks amazing, great shots too. Did you study at art school? It must have been wonderful to get to make things like that. I hope you had a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteMe again Sarah - I have a wee award for you on my blog. xx
ReplyDeleteWow Sarah, you are so incredibly talented, wow!! I can see where you get your inspiration from for them with all the flowing petal inspired shapes. The photos are beautiful, you should frame some as art for your walls!! :-)
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oh my goodness, they're sensational!! v.clever, awesome images too.
ReplyDeleteWow...these are amazing..what talent you have my friend!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Your dresses are absolutely amazing!! You're soooo talented! The pictures turned out gorgeous! Congratulations on all of the awards!
ReplyDelete~ Jo :)
Inspired by roses. Fabulous work, red carpet worthy!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work, Sarah! i had no idea you had another talent lurking! xx
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented. Not fair!
ReplyDeleteWow you are incredibly talented Sarah! The photos look beautiful as well.
ReplyDeleteWow your work is amazing !!! You are so very talented. Well done.
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