wearable art
1983
Pair of mules/sandals (slides) handmade by Gaza Bowen. The sandals do not match in pattern (on purpose); both are in black and white leather with a coral colored sueded leather lining. A: Right... |
c. 1984-1986
Sandals handmade by Gaza Bowen. The lining or base of the sandal is dark brown leather, with a turned up toe. The sides of the sandals are bridgt yellow leather. A polychrome leather strip runs... |
1983
This is a pair of handmade boots by Gaza Bowen. A: Is the right boot; B: is the left boot. The tops of the boots are blue and white batik fabric, with three vertical bands of white diamonds per... |
1984
A pair of handmade shoes by Gaza Bowen; closed toe, with a wrap arould ankle strap that ties. A: Right shoe, signed "Gaza '84" on the lining at the back. B: Left shoes, inscribed... |
c.1982-1989
A pair of polychrome leather and snakskin ankle length boots, with a metal zipper on the inside of each boot. Although both heels are of orange colored leather, the boots themselves are of... |
c. 1958
tunic. Description: loom-formed tunic (tubular construction) of silk and linen (ochre-green) with inlays of brown, pink, blue, orange and yellow,; batteau neck-line, no sleeves; lined in buff... |
1981
dress and sash. Description: grey country silk (blend of polyester, silk, linen and cotton) -dry clean only tag with label indicating that dress is one of Olive E's Samuri Line; long sleeves... |
1987
Jacket is cotton plain weave, handpainted to resemble a Chinese or Japanese kite, in blue, green, navy blue, pink, burgundy color, cream color, teal blue, mauve, and ecru. Coat is edged with... |
c. 1987
This silk boa is titled "Tornado Scarf," probably because its composition of black over brown cloth, along with its pleated or wrinkled textured surface resembles a twisting, dark tornado funnel... |
1985
Coat is pieced and appliqued wool, with knit linear details. The artist takes commercially-made wool cloth, and treats it with heat, water, and friction to give the fabric a felt-like appearance... |
c 1980
Kimono is pieced lightweight silk crepe de chine. Colors include beige, mocha color, peach color, rust color, and black, all hand-dyed (shibori) by artist Ana Lisa Hedstrom. Lining is purple... |