by markhg | Jul 2, 2013 | Art as Fashion
[br] [br] “Ode to Hoppy, Roy and Gene”, pastel on paper, self-made frame, constructed from a pair of vintage cowboy boots and belt, c1940, with applied plastic jewels and studs, 22 1/2″h x 23 1/2″w. This drawing pays homage to the three top cowboy film stars of the...
by markhg | Jul 2, 2013 | Art as Fashion
[br] [br] “Cinched”, oil on canvas, self-made frame, applied leather laced, grommets, plastic jewels and studs. 25″h x 58″w. Related to other motorcycle centric iconic vestments here the imagery is of the classic biker regalia, the kidney-belt. This “armor” once...
by markhg | Jul 1, 2013 | Art as Fashion
[br] [br] “Bridal Suspension”; watercolor on paper, self-made frame, ruched satin, bound, and tied with vintage bra straps with applied cup rosettes and garters. Displayed with hidden perfumed sachets attached in the corners. 52″h x 42″w. This...
by markhg | Jun 20, 2013 | Art as Fashion
[br] [br] “Modern Armor”, charcoal on board, tie-silk mat, self-made frame, 6″w molding, with applied leather, cut from vintage jackets, industrial zippers, grommets and rabbits foot, 50″h x 43″w [br] The drawing “Modern...
by markhg | Jun 20, 2013 | Art as Fashion
[br] [br] “Heroes”, oil on canvas, self made frame with applied Veteran’s Silk flowers , 56″h x 68″w In its most simplistic terms “Where have all the soldiers gone?” [br] Once this series of fashion related icons developed...
by markhg | Jun 20, 2013 | Art as Fashion
[br] [br] “Out of the Closet”, acrylic on canvas, self made frame, applied leather with vintage plastic jewels and zipper, 50″h x 43″w. Here the all to obvious nowadays, and by its title “Out of the Closet”, remains in its spirit, the mantra...
