This clothing sculpture is the final work of a 3-part commission from Eileen Fisher. During a two month residency at their Tiny Factory, I created sculptures with garments from their buy-back program. The resulting works traveled the country to spark conversations about recycling.
It was a nice change to create works with garments from a single designer, especially Eileen Fisher since she has such a refined sense of color and style. Working exclusively with garments previously worn by Eileen Fisher women, I designed works with muted grounds, a limited use of color and a notable absence of bling.
This piece was a challenge to create because the design required a lot of ice blue garments with straps, ties, belts or narrow sleeves. We spent days hunting through the warehouse. I even tried my hand at dyeing. In the end, it pushed my work forward and I love the result.
I also tied a new approach to the garments that break the horizontal grid. If I let anything dangle in the past, it would generally be something thin, resembling a drip or a drawn line. With these works, I exposed entire shirt sleeves, which feel more like they are pouring out of the stack, overflowing. More about this in the blog.
Approximate Size:
7′ x 28′ x 28′ (H x W x D)
Materials:
Second-hand clothing, wood, & steel
