Getting Dressed is a group exercise in collaborative making, improvisation and assemblage, led by artists Jack O'Brien, Sam Cottington, Tenant of Culture and Valerie Kong.
The three collaborative making sessions seek to unpack and address questions around the idea of dressing, in bodily and architectural contexts. By adopting a hands-on approach, participants will come together to create new garments out of old ones, build support structures out of found materials and embellish surfaces with collaged images.
The garments and structures created during the sessions will be styled by fashion stylist, Hamish Wirgman, and be exhibited in the Project Space at V.O Curations from 2-16 December.
A finissage for the project will take place on Tuesday 7 December from 6-8pm.
Proof of negative covid test taken within 24 hours of the workshops is required for entry and participation. Please contact us if you require assistance in accessing a test.
GETTING DRESSED, WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Session 1: Garments
Thursday 25 November, 3-8pm
Join Tenant of Culture and Valerie Kong for a session of deconstruction and reconstruction. This event will focus on the making of new garments out of old ones. We will have tools and supplies but please also bring along any used garments of fabric that you would like to use, or to donate for others to use. The session is open to 10 people.
Session 2: Garments
Friday 26 November, 3-8pm
Join Tenant of Culture and Valerie Kong for a session of deconstruction and reconstruction. This event will focus on the making of new garments out of old ones. We will have tools and supplies but please also bring along any used garments of fabric that you would like to use, or to donate for others to use. The session is open to 10 people.
Session 3: Structures
Saturday 27 November, 12-5pm
Join Jack O’Brien and Sam Cottington for a session of assemblage and collage. Using found objects, industrial materials and printed matter, create sculptures that explore our relationship to design, architecture and the world around us. Please bring along any objects (such as sticks, bottles, plates, candles, books, cutlery,) or images (printed or on your phone) that you would like to use in your sculptures.
