THE GREEN SHOW – Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse

Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo Gallery, Epic Center – September 2011
The Epic Center Green Exhibit included a FASHION SHOW and ARTIST'S MARKET. The theme
of this event was recycle, repurpose, reuse. Artists were asked to create new work(s) based on bits and pieces
of existing materials and to work in an environmentally friendly manner – materials, techniques, themes.

As Curator of this Event, I invited five area designers to each create two garments for the FASHION SHOW.
The evening of the Art Hop these garments were worn by models who interacted with the public –
a kind of “live manikin” approach. There was also a market area set up for designers to sell related work,
and at seven o'clock, there was a performance event in the WellSpring Theater which included a dance/music
presentation and a FASHION SHOW. Live music was created for the event by FINETUNING. – Maryellen Hains

Show Statement.

Patricia Plasko, Color Silk Explosion
Melania wears a black silk men's kimono robe that morphed into wrap skirt with gold silk trim. A stretch print camisole tunic is in it's original state. All are topped with a colorful print cropped kimono jacket, originally a robe from Japan. Amazingly, the top and skirt carry the same circular graphic medallion design. Each piece was found at a different Good Will store. Head piece by felting artist Dawn Edwards. Jewelry by artist Karen Matson.