Jacq entered Mandurahs Common Threads Wearable Art competition for the first time in 2016. She won her category and received an award for her piece 'A dress to im'press'' - Colour Palette, Category Winner. Common Threads Wearable Art began in 2011 and was a part of Mandurahs 'Stretch Festival' The aim was to provide a platform for local designers / artists / creatives to showcase their work. It has grown from its humble beginnings into an international wearable art competition with entries coming in from all over the world.
Jacq created her outfit using the same technique she used creating the Peacock feathers on her castaways piece 'Mr H D PEacock. Plastic bottle lids and a sandwich press. Inspired by the theme of 'illuminate' Jacq powered lighting inside the garment with battery run fairy lights. Once the plastic lids have been heat pressed they are thin enough to be lit bringing a stained glass quality to the piece.
She built onto two old lampshades and an old corset and created a colourful original and unique outfit.
Jacq created her outfit using the same technique she used creating the Peacock feathers on her castaways piece 'Mr H D PEacock. Plastic bottle lids and a sandwich press. Inspired by the theme of 'illuminate' Jacq powered lighting inside the garment with battery run fairy lights. Once the plastic lids have been heat pressed they are thin enough to be lit bringing a stained glass quality to the piece.
She built onto two old lampshades and an old corset and created a colourful original and unique outfit.
A dress to im'press'
