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WOW also have an "Avant Garde" Section and the 2010 theme was "Inspired by the Circus".

This entry titled "The Ring Mistress" by Richelle Dynae Rudeen from the UK really captures the essence of the Big Top.  "The tent rustles in the breeze. Lions roar. The crack of the whip fills the ring. The circus is danger and spectacle, fantasy and nightmare."

The Ring Mistress by Rishelle Dynae Rudeen WOW Awards Show 2010

It is made from "latex, wire, steel, satin".

All text in italics is taken from WOW World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Catalogue. Photos are by K Gelmi. For more information on WOW click here.

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Another shining entry from WOW's "The Art of Light" category is this piece titled "Helter Shelter" by Ali Middleton of Wellington.

Helter Shelter by Ali Middleton WOW Awards Show 2010

It is made of silk, nylon, reflective tape, fibreglass, LEDS.

Helter Shelter by Ali Middleton WOW Awards Show 2010

This creation offers "A sane refuge from chaos when Mother Nature loses it! This pack houses all survival necessities".  

We certainly agree!

All text in italics is taken from WOW World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Catalogue. Photos are by K Gelmi.  For more information on WOW click here.

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Continued - Happy Australia Day

As today is Australia Day we thought we should celebrate by focusing on one of our Australian entries into the 2010 World of Wearable Art.

Anyone who has registered their interest in attending the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence 2011 will recognise this image as we are using it for the cover of our Information and Enrolment Form.

SongLines by Kerry  Gelmi

Entered into WOW's South Pacific Section, Kerry described the inspiration as  - "Tribal songs were passed down the generations and sung by the indigenous people to navigate this harsh land".

Here's how it looked WOW's World of WearbleArt Awards Show 2010 Brochure -

WOW Awards Show 2010 Brochure

The garment is felt of course but includes a wire framework to give it definite WOW appeal.  Here is how it looked on the WOW catwalk -

WOW Awards Show 2010

Very dramatic isn't it.

All text in italics is taken from WOW World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Catalogue.

For more information on WOW click here.

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"The Art of Light Section" sets the challenge to create a piece that enhances or alters its appearance when it self illuminates.

This futuristic creation is by Julie Brawley of Ashburton and is titled "Reflection on Time".

Reflection on Time by Julie Brawley WOW Awards  Show 2010

It is made from engraved Suntuff roofing, nuts and bolts.

Imagine meeting such a stunningly dressed alien!

All text in italics is taken from WOW World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Catalogue. Photos are by K Gelmi.  For more information on WOW click here.

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WOW also has an "Open Section" which "has no thematic boundaries and gives the designer complete freedom in concept, construction and materials."

Entered under this category is Keryn Whitney's creation Just Hare-Say -

Just Hare-Say by Keryn Whitney WOW Awards 2010

So who says "Beauty is only skin deep"?

Made from  hare pelts and bones.

We will never be able to leave any chicken bones on our plates again!

All text in italics is taken from WOW World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Catalogue. Photos are by K Gelmi.  For more information on WOW click here.

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This dress by Luka Mues of Wellington, titled Shadowlands is very beautiful -

Shadowlands by Luka Mues WOW Awards 2010

This entry was in WOW's South Pacific Section where the inspiration is from New Zealand's rich Maori culture and the traditional cultures of our South Pacific neighbours.

Shadowlands by Luka Mues WOW Awards 2010

"The twisted forms of fungi are playfully re-imagined to show a world askew".

Shadowlands by Luka Mues WOW Awards 2010

It's made from velveteen, wool,alpaca, silk and we think it is absolutely stunning.

All text in italics is taken from WOW World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Catalogue. Photos are by K Gelmi.  For more information on WOW click here.

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010

Our talented felters took lots of photos when they were in New Zealand at WOW last year.

Here's their pictures of Olivia Hall's entry titled Mana Uha -

Mana Uha by Olivia Hall WOW Awards 2010

The work represents "Strength wisdom and beauty of feminity is celebrated throughout Maori Mytholgy and Maori history".

Mana Uha by Olivia Hall WOW Awards 2010

The garment is made of plastic strapping. Isn't is amazing?

If you want to know more about WOW click here.

Felt with the WOW Factor

Designer V Hornibrook Entry "A Circle of Vessels" WOW 2010



Designer K Gelmi Entry "SongLines" WOW 2010



Many attendees of the last Felt Convergence, held at Masterton New Zealand in September 2009, took the opportunity to visit the Montana World of WearableArt Awards Show (WOW).

Inspired by what they had seen, two members of The Bunbury Felters Group -Val Hornibrook and Kerry Gelmi, decided to enter the 2010 WOW; using felt for their creations of course!  Much excitement followed as they sent off their applications with photos and details of their garments and even greater excitement when they heard both entries had been accepted.

Their felt pieces  - a felt bra by Val Hornibrook and a felt cloak by Kerry Gelmi, were posted off to WOW in New Zealand and both made it to the catwalk of the 2010 Awards Show. Only 9 Australian entries made it to the final show and we are very proud that 2 of them are from our very own talented felters.

So to start off our Convergence year we will be showing you lots of their own photographs of World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010. If you want to know more about WOW click here.




At World of WearableArt



Happy New Year

Detail from Nuno Vest - Designer M Foss

We thought the above picture was an appropriate way of starting off the Convergence Blog for 2011 as the stunning spray of colour makes us think of the Sydney New Year fireworks.

You may have noticed  that the Blog has been in holiday mode lately, but while the Blog has been lying in the proverbial sun the Convergence Committee have been hard at work to make the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence a festival of felt.

The Information and Enrolment Form has now been sent out to everyone who has registered their interest in attending the Convergence so if you haven't received yours yet email the Convergence Convener at feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au .  

We have very talented tutors for you including Liz Clay and Anita Larkin and a full program to expand your felting capabilities whilst you enjoy yourself surrounded by talented textile enthusiasts.

So keep looking in at us here to see more details of the Convergence and lots of wonderful felt of course.