Just for Us Originals: The Wearable Art Show
Original works of wearable art by forty Canadian artists
September 23 from 11am-8pm with fashion shows at 1:30pm & 6:30pm.
September 24 from 10am-4pm with fashion shows at 11:30am & 1:30pm.
Mississauga Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive
ADMISSION IS FREE
Just for Us Originals: The Wearable Art Show is a show and sale of original art-wear: unique, handcrafted pieces by 40 Canadian artisans.
Artsy jackets, intricate knitwear, collaged creations, colourful felted work, exquisite jewellery, striking leather pieces and unique accessories (handbags, scarves, hats, belts) are all on display – and on the runway at four fabulous fashion shows.
Artists participating in the fashion show include:
Artwear designer Bonnie Glass, the founder of Just for Us Originals, creates a combination of colour, line and texture in her one-of-a-kind coats, jackets and toppers.
Carolyn Barnett’s knitwear has been seen across the world as well as at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and the Canadian Winter Olympics.
Designer Tomoko Kitai, inspired by the fashion instincts of her native Japan, creates fashion-forward women’s wear with a definitive Japanese flair under the label MOMO.
Mother-daughter duo Lous and Tessa Oort, known as Lousje & Bean, create innovative and youthful pieces inspired by the European style and sensibility of Lous’ native Holland.
Silk painter Ann Suzuki works with the ancient technique of batik, using wax, dyes and Indian, Chinese and Japanese silks.
Other artists:
Jeweller Naomi Assenheim’s creations are inspired by her training with renowned Inuit artist Matthew Nuqingaq as well as an apprenticeship with one of the top silversmiths in San Cristobal, Mexico.
Award-winning milliner David Dunkley has studied with the former royal milliner to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. His hats have been worn by members of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s royal entourage, and were worn by Canadian television reporters from all major networks at the 2011 royal wedding.
Jeweller Karen Hunter works with semiprecious stones and Niobium, a very rare pure metal that is naturally hypoallergenic and, when anodized, produces a rainbow of colours.
Handbag designer Joanne Jones creates hand-made handbags that repurpose old clothing and special fabrics.
Textile artist Marsha McIsaac moulds, manipulates and embellishes fabric scraps and unwanted garments into salvage-chic accessories.
Jeweller Alicia Niles creates colourful and whimsical hand-crafted glass bead and silver pieces.
Designers Marie Payne and Josette Luyckx, known as Marie Josette, create one-of-a-kind wearable art jackets from hand-dyed and hand-woven fabrics.
Felter Lorena Santin-Andrade‘s modern, chic and distinctive accessory and accent pieces are made using traditional felting methods, with a combination of rescued lux fabrics and wool and silk fibre.
For a full list of artists, visit www.justforusoriginals.com.
