Initially inspired by Vogue cover photographer Erwin Blumenfelds iconic eye and lips image ‘Doe Eye’, these three dimensional works are constructed from one pair of recycled jeans and selected pieces from one specific issue of Vogue magazine. The zips, buttons, pockets and belt loops are often left visible as a nod to the previous life span. The repurposing of unused clothing within the body of the work aims to instil an emotional response and encourage others to consider the environment. The fusion of culture and colour depict an era in fashion history, simultaneously mimicking the arresting values of the original glossy pages from the magazine itself. The contrasting black monochrome backdrop is pieced together like a jigsaw, deconstructed and reassembled in a quest for order.
Further embellishment with nail polish, acrylics bring the piece together as a whole and her latest pieces have included hand sculpted teeth made from clay adding to the impact and sometimes biting the remaining spine of the magazine itself adding provenance.
These statement pieces can be personalised with specifically chosen Vogue magazine dates including vintage issues.
“These works get a lot of attention as you don’t see many three dimensional works of this style anywhere. It draws the viewer in and they generally are very shocked when they discover what they are actually made from but despite the darker environmental message I want them to be fun pieces of work and to make people smile.”
