The effort is one to emphasize the importance of wearable art, and the celebration is actual double-edged: It will function as a competition and also celebrate the Pollock piece’s return to display.
“Mural” is currently being restored, having its dulled surface cleaned and adding new stretchers to help support the heavy painting. The fashion show will mark the painting’s return to the exhibit space.
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Twelve fashion designers will be chosen to take part in the fashion competition, each being awarded a $100 stipend to purchase materials for the show. Their pieces will be expected to reflect “Mural.” The painting itself is a wild swirl of color — thick black lines depicting almost human forms — several circles that could possibly be faces are seen among a cacophony of brightness. The lines unite the wildness of the painting overall. The top three winners will be awarded additional prizes.
Think about enrolling today in an art class that suits your personal interests. Classes range from oil and acrylic painting to sewing and fashion drawing. Art can span over several different genres, as evidenced by the combination art exhibit and fashion show at the University of Iowa Museum of Art. After mastering oil painting, for example, think about taking a class on sewing to help translate your work on canvas to a wearable outfit.