Experimental Corsets
Inspiration and techniques for wearable and sculptural garments
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Graphic Art & Design, Textile & Costume, General Design, Fashion
| Author: | Val Holmes | ISBN: | 9781849943895 |
| Publisher: | Pavilion Books | Publication: | March 14, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Batsford | Language: | English |
| Author: | Val Holmes |
| ISBN: | 9781849943895 |
| Publisher: | Pavilion Books |
| Publication: | March 14, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Batsford |
| Language: | English |
An exploration of the corset as a motif for textile artists, with practical tips and examples. Used for the last 400 years to contort the female body into a variety of fashionable silhouettes, the corset has become a fascinating and hugely popular motif for modern textile artists who wish to represent the female body using the largely feminine traditions of textile and stitch. Beginning with a step-by-step guide to constructing a simple fabric corset, the book goes on to explore more contemporary and experimental approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as lace, metal, paper and found fibres to up-cycling or repurposing existing garments to make a statement. This practical guide is full of exercises for creating intimate garments and wearable art in two- and three-dimensions and is packed with inspiring work and installations by other contemporary artists.
An exploration of the corset as a motif for textile artists, with practical tips and examples. Used for the last 400 years to contort the female body into a variety of fashionable silhouettes, the corset has become a fascinating and hugely popular motif for modern textile artists who wish to represent the female body using the largely feminine traditions of textile and stitch. Beginning with a step-by-step guide to constructing a simple fabric corset, the book goes on to explore more contemporary and experimental approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as lace, metal, paper and found fibres to up-cycling or repurposing existing garments to make a statement. This practical guide is full of exercises for creating intimate garments and wearable art in two- and three-dimensions and is packed with inspiring work and installations by other contemporary artists.
