WorldYearMan Art Dress Vintage Nightgown Hand Embellished

Description

This is another dress from my "Dream Anatomy" series. I began this body of work (if you'll pardon the pun!) a few years ago. You can see more at my website: rachelwright.net. I have shown these pieces in art galleries and museums.

This piece is called "WorldYearMan", which is taken from the diagram that is stitched on the back in Latin (Mundus, Annus, Homo). The diagram makes correlations between the 4 earthly elements (Mundus), the 4 seasons of the year (Annus), and the 4 humors of the body (Homo). On the front is a depiction of the inner body if the upper most layers had been removed. Connecting the two designs is the ribcage, which wraps around the sides. These designs have been have been cut out of a variety of fabrics and appliqued onto a vintage (1940's?) nightgown.I have used several kinds of silks, velvet, and other recycled fabrics. Also scattered throughout the dress are small holes that have been embroidered. A vintage crinoline goes under this dress.

Measurements:
Bust: 36"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 40"

Here is a quote from my artist statement on this series:
“The Dream Anatomy series explore these imagined realms inside the body. Because these garments are meant to be worn, the boundary between the internal and the external is blurred. The invisible is made visible: wear your inside on the outside. By using women’s slips and nighties, articles that were not originally intended for public life, I am playiing with the line between the public and the private arenas.”

I am offering free shipping on the art dresses.

Added on Nov 25, 2009

Shipping

ship to:	cost:	with another item:
Everywhere Else	$0.00 USD	$0.00 USD

Payment methods

• 
• Money Order
• Check

Got a question about this item?

• contact the seller
• view this shop's policies