WEARABLE ART
Wearable art and art wear is the art of creating one-of-a-kind garments through art and craft practices. Using a diverse range of hand made techniques, all types of materials from very common fabrics to the most unusual materials (including new and used textiles, wire, manufactured and raw fibres, plastics, synthetics, rubber, wood and fabrics) us lovers of art that can be worn, can be performed and can stand alone, invest enormous time and energy in developing garments that have not yet identified their place in any genre.
Clothing as an art form is more relevant today than ever before. Wearable art or art to wear offers us opportunity to experience works that merge artistic and functional intention. Wearable art is an expanding art form in Australia and wearable artists can be lovers of all forms of the arts, crafts and fashion.