I personally designate this gallery "Haute Fiber," not only because it proudly boasts the word "innovative," but also because it is one of the sassiest exhibits I've seen throughout my years at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. It's satisfying to know that we are among creative and innovative people that can create such beautiful objects and concepts that stem from a certain inspiration.
The Commons Gallery at the UH Manoa Art Building room 141 caught my eye today. This is an awesome exhibit for students to display their work, this theme was more like a fashion challenge in which they had to use different fibers to construct a decent yet artistic garment.
Here we have Courtney Baughman's "Ballgown," which is made of yellow and white softball covers stitched together with red ribbon. On the card, she's quoted saying, "This piece is made of softballs which has been a big part of my life. The style of the dress reflects more about my personality (girly, flirty, light-hearted and fun)."
This ensemble is one of my favorites in the gallery. The shape and volume of the skirt takes my breath away.
This playful piece was created by Ida Kawailani Leonardi and is called "Hula pa'u." She describes the piece, "Inspired by Hula dancers and Hula Kahiko or Ancient/Traditional Hula. Kapa was a fiber sometimes used for clothing and hula pa'u (skirts) in ancient Hawaii."
There's a lot more to see in this gallery, check it out at the UH Manoa Art Building Commons Gallery 141.
