Dreams By Machine
Repurposed and Functional Art
Dreams By Machine
Re-purposed and Functional Art
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My Theory of Deconstruction
Posted on January 7th, 2012 No commentsWhy deconstruction?
You have no idea, unless you’ve done this for a living. For years.
You can’t know how infuriating it is to have construction, materials and styles dictated to you by people with no idea of how things are actually made. Who will argue with you about the physical properties of fabric and zippers and notions- arguments you can only answer with “they just don’t work that way”. What it’s like to explain ad infinitum (and ad nauseum) how materials go together to make a garment.
Many designers insist that their creations appear magical. That the garments not appear as having been constructed so much as sprung full-form from the designer’s head like gods and goddesses.. This vantage point views actual visible seams as being evil. And understanding that actual people, working with actual machinery MADE these garments is somehow wrong.
Piffle.
These items are made. With human, bleeding, actual hands. And the stories behind their making can be horrifying to relate. Viewing the seams shows you the process and the artistry. Wearing seams on the outside is hardly more fragile than wearing them on the inside- after all, all the seams get washed and worn and used, no matter where they are.
Yes, I want you to see them.
So many of the items we use every day are used without that understanding- that actual people MAKE these things. That there is a process involved in the creation of everything. For some, meat only appears in cellophane wrapped packages and furniture just shows up at the doorstep. Knowing where things come from can only make us more aware.
Know how thy bonds are made. For in knowing the source, we are set free.
Making in Action
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C’est La Fin du Presque Pret a Porter
Posted on June 22nd, 2010 No commentsAt least, the sole Hollywood Fringe Festival performance is over.
But the images linger…and there is more to come!
Presque Pret draper directions
Presque Pret audience enthrallment
Draping With Staples
SO many people to thank…
Rio at Beauty is Pain http://www.myspace.com/beautyispainboutique
David O and Ameenah Kaplan for their fabulous re-purposed, participatory jam session- find David at http://www.davidomusic.com
Models Lauryn Otten/ Protea and Johnny Quale/ Prince Poppycock- find the Prince at http://www.princepoppycock.com
Many thanks to the audience for gleeful participation and glorious donations! Particular thanks go out to Pam Noles (fellow Fringer) who was so fond of the idea of the show she donated without even being able to attend! Go and see her ! Death 40-feet Tall! and have a blast. http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/project/view/25
And thanks to the Hollywood Fringe Festival for giving me the opportunity to show people live re-purposing! Check out their other events - it’s all still happening through June 27th. Go to http://www.hollywoodfringe.org for details!
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Presque Pret a Porter is coming!
Posted on June 16th, 2010 No commentsPresque Prêt a Porter:
Join the repurposed revolution!
Live draping and clothing creation using recycled and re-purposed clothing and fabric- taped and draped on YOU by a skilled costumier, A. Laura Brody.
6/19/10, 8-10 PM at Beauty is Pain, the rock and roll couture boutique at 1443 N. Highland Ave (just south of Sunset).
Improvised aural explosions by the dynamic duo of David O and Ameenah Kaplan, joined by many adventurous volunteers.Bring a piece of clothing or fabric to sacrifice to the art and become born anew from its ashes…jeans that never fit? Unfortunate drapes? Bedraggled bed linens? That never-to-be-used bridesmaid dress? All will be re-made and re-worn.
And you will be a living work of art!
Entrance is free, though donations are always welcome…
DONATIONS (of fabric, clothing, tape or wine for the bar) bring preferential draping privileges.
This is an official part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival! Come see the site project at http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/project/view/180
and the sights for all around Hollywood this June at http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/ !
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