It isn’t done till you lint roll.
I’m halfway through a two-part commission for a new collector. This first panel is built from the finished edges of roughly 300 garments from my own collection. The second panel will be all denim, supplied by the client.
More soon.
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From buying a new outfit to furnishing a living room, thrift stores have always been crucial in helping people live comfortably and affordably. But, some go above and beyond in satisfying the customer — one store in particular even offers free and accessible healthcare for community members. Out of the Closet, located at 1230 N. […]
Striped T in action! Unfortunately, I only thought to take a pic after a long day followed by 2.5 hours of dancing, but I think it still looks cute.
Oh, and I thrifted the skirt as well!
Just before September ends, I'd like y'all to know that I managed to feed my horizontal stripes addiction with two thrifted items this month.
Each of these stacked clothing sculptures was created in direct response to a painting by my dear friend Kelly Reemtsen. Together, they form a visual conversation—each echoing the other in unexpected ways.
Our collaborative show, Gathering Threads, opens this Saturday, May 10th at noon at Galleri Oxholm in Køge, Denmark.
#derickmelander #kellyreemtsen #copenhagen #denmark #kǒge #paintingtextiles #dresses #stripes #contemporaryart #secondhandclothing #upcycledart #recycledmaterials #textileart
This mini stack of second-hand clothing is almost ready to roll.
Collaborating with Kelly Reemtsen, I mirrored the colors of the dress in her painting.
Both works will be part of our upcoming show, Gathering Threads, opening soon at Galleri Oxholm in Køge, Denmark.
#gatheringthreads #gallerioxholm #derickmelander #kellyreemtsen #copenhagen #denmark #paintingtextiles #dresses #stripes #textileobsessed #contemporaryart #secondhandclothing #upcycledart #recycledmaterials #textileart #clothingart
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