Luxury Graffiti
My work is most succinctly described as mixed media assemblages that reference contemporary themes and culture at large. My process utilizes a combination of both modern and traditional techniques and tools.
I tend to work in series centered around exploration of a particular technique like quilting or something loosely around a thematic idea. Most recently, I've began to even further blur the lines between mediums with a new series titled Luxury Graffiti. This series furthers my exploration of appropriation and found object art, as I recycle discarded designer packaging into multi-layered expressions of our society's consumption and celebration of luxury brands.
Societies relationship with brands is complicated and increasingly becoming intertwined with fashion, art, and music. It is a lot to unpack, which is why I am working in a multitude of mediums, from assemblage to photography to sculpture. The subject matter of the series is the unifying element, which looks at this mash-up of hi-lo dichotomies present in contemporary culture at large.
This series is about mixing the high with the low- luxury and commercial , ary and branding.
It's Too Late
Pigment print with direct embroidery, lasercut glitter-twill appliqué, and ribbon on Hahnemüle Photorag.
36 x 36 in.
Sad Eyes
Pigment print with direct embroidery, lasercut painted appliqué, and ribbon on Hahnemüle Photorag.
36 x 36 in.
Reason To Believe
Pigment print with direct embroidery, embroidered flower appliqué, and ribbon on Hahnemüle Photorag.
36 x 36 in.
Luxury Graffiti- Collage
This collection was wild to design. The background is embroidered show boxes. They were all stitched and then cut apart to form the background. I then added patches, buttons and 3D printed objects to complete the scene. These came together live with no plan.
Model Tapestries
Styled and photographed in Wilson’s Studio, each look was directed by the Artist. The resulting hi-res prints were individually embroidered, with every eyelash and strand of hair stitched directly through the photograph. Additional hand processes were used to incorporate fabrics, lace flowers, and typography, making each finished piece unique.
Luxury Graffiti- Basketball
The same technique as the skateboard is used here, lots of icons, lots of trimming, one big headache. This was a commission for an NBA player. It was a challenge. Now if someone asks me if I have ever personalized a basketball I can say yes!
Luxury Graffiti- Skateboards
These are a few different pieces from the Luxury Graffiti series. I was into sculpture at the time so why not a skateboard. There are over 300 embroidered icons that were individually stitched, trimmed, and mounted. The hardest part. Choosing the colors for the ombre effect.