Circle of Vessels

In our post of 5th February we showed you this picture from Val Hornibrook's entry  into WOW's Bizarre Bra section. 



Circle of Vessels by V Hornibrook WOW Awards Show 2010

 This is one of WOW's official catwalk photos and all though it is lovely to see this amazing piece of underwear on the WOW catwalk many of you have commented that you cannot see the detail.

Here it is in all it's glory -

Circle of Vessels by Val Hornibrook

Val's entry to WOW described the bra as representing "The circle of vessels is complete when sharing with visitors a delight that is within".  We love the sentiment expressed in this piece -  food, drink, family, friends - all the really important things of life captured in this representation of the ancient Greek coil pots.

We think you will agree that this piece of art truly illustrates the versatility and beauty of felt in sculpture (and Val's felting skills of course).

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

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Supreme Winner

To complete this series of posts on the WOW  Awards Show 2010 here is the Winner of the 2010 Montana Supreme World of WearableArt™ Award and Winner American Express Open Section,  It is titled Loops and was made by Yogesh Chaudhary and Manas Barve from India.


Loops by Yogesh Chaudhary and Manas Barve WOW Awards Show 2010

 It is described as "a self-sufficient form of independence without any interference from foreign substances such as thread or glue".

In close up it looks like this -

Loops by Yogesh Chaudhary and Manas Barve WOW Awards Show 2010

What we find particularly thrilling about this piece is that is is made from merino wool felt.  Isn't it clever? It has been laser cut to create that futuristic lace like look.  Another great example of how versatile felt is.
 
Here are the creators of the piece with our own felter, photographer and WOW entrant - Kerry Gelmi -
 

Yogesh Chaudhary , Kerry Gelmi, Manas Barve at WOW Awards Show 2010

Kerry tells us that Yogesh and Manas were charming young men and that the first thing they did on hearing that their entry was the 2010 Supreme Winner was to ring their families back in India.

Congratulations guys. 

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

If our recent posts have tempted you to enter the next World of Wearable Art event in 2011 but  you are feeling a little intimidated by the size and complexity of the entries that we have shown, then consider the Bisarre Bra section.  Though normally hidden, the bra has shown itself in past Montana WOW Awards to have potential for highly creative and witty reinvention.

Here is Val Hornibrook's entry constructed of course from felt.

Circle of Vessels by V Hornibrook WOW Awards Show 2010

Val's bra represents -  "the circle of vessels is complete when sharing with visitors a delight that is within".  The bra is a tremendous example of what can be achieved with felt.  Each vessel was constructed using a resist then worked to create the final 3 dimensional urn shape.

This next bra titled Every Rose Has Its Thorns by Violet Oliver of Auckland uses completely different construction techniques.

Every Rose has its Thorns  by Violet Oliver WOW Awards Show 2010

It is made of metal and artificial rosebuds and  was inspired by "watching my daughter breastfeeding her baby and how it symbolised beauty and love and seeing the need to protect this precious part of a woman".

Like so many good ideas it is beautifully simple.

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

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Continued

The WOW World of WearableArt show is a fabulous event which is one that should be on everyone's "must do" list.  The artists get to mingle with the models and meet their fellow artists and here is our felter, WOW 2010 exhibitor and 11th Southern Hemisphere Committee Member - Kerry Gelmi with this wonderful creation of Sean Purucker (USA) titled "Put a Cork in It".

"Put a Cork In It" By Sean Purucker WOW Awards Show 2010

This was an entry into WOW's "Open Section" (see our last post for more information on the Open Section) and is made of cork, resin, fabric, plastic, foam, glass.

"Put a Cork In It" By Sean Purucker WOW Awards Show 2010

Can you imagine having a conversation with this?  It represents "awkward moments when you have a slip of the tongue.  Sometimes it's better not speak".

"Put a Cork In It" By Sean Purucker WOW Awards Show 2010

We certainly identify with the sentiment - perhaps that's why we love this one so much?

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

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

So if you have an idea for an amazing piece of wearable art get started on it and enter it into WOW 2011.  Look at this futuristic creation of Bonnie Begg and Christine White of Australia which is titled "Ecdysis".

"Ecdysis" by Bonnie Begg and Christine White WOW Awards Show 2010

This piece represents how creatures large and small shed their outer coverings.

"Ecdysis" by Bonnie Begg and Christine White WOW Awards Show 2010

It is made of fabric, irrigation tubing, wire, foil. 

We just know we will never be able to throw anything out of the garden shed 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.

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Continued

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.

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Continued

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.

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Continued

"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.

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Continued

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.

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2010 Continued

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