WEARABLE ART BRAND

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My time in Venice was such a creative period for me & as an artist I found it to be such an inspiring place to live. It was during this time living & working in Venice that I began exploring the idea of creating a brand of wearable art. My paintings are very vibrant, colourful & energetic & as they are bright & full of colour, I felt  they could transfer beautifully onto fabric. I visited Lake Como & after initial development, sampling & experimentation with different manufacturers, I decided to return to Ireland & in 2018 I launched a collection of accessories. All my collections are editions of my paintings, season-less & collectible, in-line with slow sustainable fashion. My ranges are available in Silk, Wool, Model, Linen & Bamboo which are all natural fabrics. 

 

To bring continuity and a strong sense of my art across to my brand, I developed a brand signature across all my collections. I have brought a contrast stripe to my scarves, tote bags, umbrellas, dresses & kimonos so that they are instantly elevated & recognisable. I use a striped hand rolled edge, striped frayed edge & reverse stripe on my scarves & I have brought those details across to my clothing & umbrella ranges. These design details bring a luxurious & unique twist to my accessories & makes the finishes & edges more exquisite.

 

Since launching, my brand has won & been short-listed for many awards. Most recently, I was Awarded the Highly Commended Award in the Fashion Category for my 100% Bamboo Range in the Best Product Awards 2022 at Showcase Ireland. 

 

As an artist I have received Professional Artist Development Awards from the Arts Council & Meath Arts Office & in 2021 three of my paintings were purchased by Meath County Council for inclusion in the Meath Arts Collection.