Taking my artwork to a new, ambitious level, I created corsets and body pieces that are like flexible versions of my original sculptures. Some to be layered on top of conventional textiles and others to be worn directly on the body. These include biomaterial painted directly onto fabric and, after drying, creating a “wet” look - like a painting ripped off a canvas and draped on the body.
WOODROSE DELI & CAROLINE ZIMBALIST is a collaboration project featuring 8 pieces that are all comfortable, wearable, and one of a kind.
“When starting to design these prints, I loved the idea of having each piece being unique. I surrounded myself with my artwork and other objects that inspired me and imagined my artwork with me, on the go, actually wearing it. How interesting would the colors look dripping down the body? The placement of the organic shapes evoked feelings of being part of the natural world. I wanted to create wearable pieces of art that could be worn by everyone.
My T-shirts, which are made from recycled cotton, incorporate my design process as well. Sketches of sculptures, thoughts, and ideas of fluid color use are doodled onto the shirts. One of them has a photograph of my dog, Monti, sitting alongside one of my large colorful vessels.”
“When starting to design these prints, I loved the idea of having each piece being unique. I surrounded myself with my artwork and other objects that inspired me and imagined my artwork with me, on the go, actually wearing it. How interesting would the colors look dripping down the body? The placement of the organic shapes evoked feelings of being part of the natural world. I wanted to create wearable pieces of art that could be worn by everyone.
My T-shirts, which are made from recycled cotton, incorporate my design process as well. Sketches of sculptures, thoughts, and ideas of fluid color use are doodled onto the shirts. One of them has a photograph of my dog, Monti, sitting alongside one of my large colorful vessels.”
