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2023
2024
The 18th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"FLY AWAY!" - February 17, 2024
Ellie Grace
The 18th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Ellie Grace.
Photos courtesy of Phillip Flippo.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Ellie Grace.
Photos courtesy of Phillip Flippo.
Hillary Saffran and Ron the lighting guy.
Hillary Saffran served as Master of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Tiki Man
John Stroup, our light board operater, kicked off the show. Designed and created by John Stroup and Carmen Summerfield. Modeled by John Stroup.
The Flying Agaric
Designed and Created by Tamara Harding-Child. Modeled by Claire Childs. The Fly Agaric Mushroom, a.k.a. Amanita Muscaria, are the ruby orange gems that possess an invitation to magical worlds. Over a decade rockin' the wearable art stage, here is Claire hotstepping with the flying mushrooms!
All My Friends are Insects
Created by Patti Dubler, Nan Potts and Carmen Summerfield. Modeled by Elijah, Kaiah, Josiah Richards, Nan Potts and Joe Dubler. Patti loves to show her grandkids her beautiful garden with a lot of insects, even spiders...
Metallic Galaxy Girl
Created by Sandra McMillian, modeled by Liz Dubbe. This outfit was inspired by the Futuristic sleeves. It is made of Reflectix Foil Bubble Wrap Insulation and Tarp Grommets held together with 2" Book binder rings. It has versatile sizing just by adding or subtracting the Rings.
Noodle Cat
Designed by Zelda Burkhart and Briley Amberg. Modeled by Zelda Burkhart. Crafted with love and an eye for the weird, Noodle Cat comes to life through a vibrant tapestry of recycled materials including wire, newspaper, styrofoam, ramen noodle packets, and repurposed textiles. Noodle Cat, with its fluttering angel wings and halo, is ready to "Fly Away" into the hearts and minds of all who witness its beauty and weirdness — from the mind of a child, a world where “everything matters”. This wearable art piece is not just an outfit; it's a statement, a dream made tangible, and a testament to the incredible creativity that flourishes when we dare to dream.
Butterfly
Designed and Modeled by Jay Clark. Many people feel trapped in life, whether in their school or work environments, their homes, their bodies or their minds; but inside each one of us is a vibrant butterfly waiting to be released. Everyone deserves to find the freedom to truly be themselves without shame. This piece is a celebration of unambiguous self-expression and vibrant, colorful, joyful self-love, inspired by the aesthetics of glam rock musicians such as David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, as well as various other types of camp performance art. After a lifetime spent trapped in its cocoon, the butterfly emerges transformed... after so long spent dormant, it's sure to be a good time!
Fierce Noir Goth Spellbinder
Designed and Created by Elsie LeDoux. Modeled by Lindsey Cloudy. A stunning Avant-Grade ball gown featuring hundreds of flowers handmade from trash bags.
Tie One On
Designed and Modeled by Colleen Wake. Alaska is known for its big fish. So let's " Tie One On" and see what we can catch with this six foot fishing tye.
Using pool noodles, aluminum tape and fly tying materials, Colleen is ready to go for the big one. ... Now..who has a pole?
Using pool noodles, aluminum tape and fly tying materials, Colleen is ready to go for the big one. ... Now..who has a pole?
Time to Unwind
Designed and Created by Lois Verbaan. Modeled by April Kahn. This couture evening dress by Lois Verbaan, was made from deconstructed halibut longline. The piece represents hundreds of hours of unwinding rope and weaving it strand by strand on a large, homemade loom. The last time you enjoyed a delicious halibut or black cod fillet, it may have been caught by an Alaskan fisherman using this very gear! Sit back and relax. Its time to unwind
Sparkle Factor
Designed and Created by Sandra McMillian. Modeled by Acadia Graham and Mykel Siegrist. Created for the love of all things that sparkle. Christmas Garland creates the movement of the many strands of Silver and White beads which adorn this creation modeled by Acadia Graham.
The black Cocktail Dress and matching purse are made from a Diamond crystal Room divider curtain. This creation is modeled by Mykel Siegrist.
There are plenty of ways to decorate with beads crystals and garland just make sure to have fun while you do it.
The black Cocktail Dress and matching purse are made from a Diamond crystal Room divider curtain. This creation is modeled by Mykel Siegrist.
There are plenty of ways to decorate with beads crystals and garland just make sure to have fun while you do it.
She Can, Can Can
Designed and Created by Georgia Hollander. Modeled by Nan Potts, Kelly Caroway and Josephine Bidwell-Black.
Georgie Hollander, Founder and Leader of The Borealis Dancers has been entertaining and Valley, Anchorage and audiences across the state of Alaska for over 40 years.
Not only does she lead and teach this dance group but designs and creates colorful costumes for her dancers. Here, is a sampling of her handiwork, Can Can style!
Georgie also invites you, the audience members, young and older, to consider joining her troupe. Anyone can dance — she’s happy to get you started!
Georgie Hollander, Founder and Leader of The Borealis Dancers has been entertaining and Valley, Anchorage and audiences across the state of Alaska for over 40 years.
Not only does she lead and teach this dance group but designs and creates colorful costumes for her dancers. Here, is a sampling of her handiwork, Can Can style!
Georgie also invites you, the audience members, young and older, to consider joining her troupe. Anyone can dance — she’s happy to get you started!
Tropical Paradise
Designed and Created by Sandra McMillian. Modeled by Sandra McMillian and Zoe Lewis.These creations were inspired by dreams of warm weather and tropical Paradise, where 90% of materials were reused or recycled. The collection of 12 types of vinery create the headpiece. While The dress of lavish palms, exotic orchids and vibrant Antheriums can provide you with sunshine and a breathe of fresh air.
As you arrive at your destination your host meets you with a shell lei. This creation is modeled by Zoe Lewis and made from over 128 shell necklaces and 4 shell pot holders. The necklaces sway with the movement of the ocean waves.
Please enjoy the warmth of the costumes.
As you arrive at your destination your host meets you with a shell lei. This creation is modeled by Zoe Lewis and made from over 128 shell necklaces and 4 shell pot holders. The necklaces sway with the movement of the ocean waves.
Please enjoy the warmth of the costumes.
Fly with a Happy Face
Designed and Created by Shannon Huber. Modeled by Sam Berg, Stephanie Bass, Whitney Martin, Michelle Huss. A humorous nod to a true Alaskan transportation staple.
Copp-uccino
Designed and Created by Lois Verbaan. Modeled by Willow York. This stunning dress and cloak was woven then created by Lois Verbaan using strips of police crime tape and Heritage coffee bags. It was created for the 2022 Anchorage Trend Fashion show and also modeled at the 2023 Sitka Wearable Art Show. Enjoy, copp-uccino!
Flying High - Denim Dreams
Designed and Created by Judy Vars. Modeled by Mylah Mauzy. Don't we LOVE our denim blue jeans? Levis, Lees, Banana Republic, True Religion, Old Navy, and Democracy, we search relentlessly for the perfect pair, with the perfect fit and when we find our favorite pair we wear them until they are holy and threadbare which just makes them feel sooooo much more comfortable and free, so free in-fact you could simply "Fly Away".
Snow White... Snow Drifted
Designed and Created by Ginny and Kate Lawton. Modeled by Kate Lawton. At this time of the year, many Alaskans long to fly south to warmer climates, especially with as much snow as we have had the past couple of winters. Even Snow White and her feathered friends get a bit tired of the winter. While we may all wish we could head for distant shores–– Hawaii? Mexico? The Bahamas?-- sometimes when the snow flies, we recognize it’s an accomplishment just making it to the end of our driveway.
Dragon Land Wings of Love
Designed and Created by becky Holsinger. Modeled by Maria, Charlie and Martin Ming. Mystical fantasy dragon land tale of a Queen Mother and her two young children - a dragon and a dragon/knight. Connected by wings and love and a vow of peace in the kingdom. Outfits created with recycled/thrifted/stash materials including satin curtains and brown paper bag scales. A variety of mixed media techniques were used. Music is Head in the Clouds by Max Frost - cousin of the wearable art creator.
Rainbow Dream
Designed and Created by Chariot Hartman. Modeled by Amanda Miller. If a rainbow was a dress, this is what it would look like...
Fierce Raven-Black Breathtaking Goths
Designed and Created by Elsie LeDoux. Modeled by Nicole Rosevear, Sadie Rosevear, Sarah Helgoe. Ordinary trash bags transformed into avant-garde ball gowns. Edgy goth creations featuring sweet puppies made from the same unexpected materials.
Queen Bee
Designed and Modeled by Jana Drake. Queen bee's know how to make the best out of their hive. Here is a dress made out of toilet paper rolls and netting. Making the best out of life's moments. Mrs. Arctic Coast is in full hive mood with this vintage dress and a few little honey bees to keep her company.
Fly Away Cancer
Designed & Modeled by Sherri Bauer. This pink butterfly is dedicated to surviving breast cancer twice.
The Wizard of Drakefell Forest
Designed and Modeled by Sierra Wake. This is Cierra, the anthro possum wizard of Drakefell Forest. A fantasy version of the Matsu Valley. Sierra found a staff in Hatcher Pass and when she picked it up, she was transformed into this possum wizard. She even has the ability to speak to plants and tame wild beasts with the snap of her fingers.
Force of Nature Within
Designed and Created by Ashana Flippo. Modeled by Morgan Rath. feathers and body paint express a force of nature within.
2023
The 17th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Unlocked!" - February 18, 2023
Liella Singh
The 17th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Liella Singh.
Hillary Saffran and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Liella Singh.
Hillary Saffran and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Intro
Hillary Saffran opened the show, showing off her moves!
Marai, The God Slayer
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Sierra Wake.
This is Sierra’s 13th year doing Wearable Art. Made with denim, brocade, foam, and sculpture clay, Sierra made Marai a god hunter.
This original character is based on skull crawlers (King Kong movie), Hive wings (Wings of Fire books), the Owl Man (an Irish mythological creature), and a little bit of Smegel (Lord of the Rings).
Marai takes stand on the stage, mocking the Death God she has slayed..
This is Sierra’s 13th year doing Wearable Art. Made with denim, brocade, foam, and sculpture clay, Sierra made Marai a god hunter.
This original character is based on skull crawlers (King Kong movie), Hive wings (Wings of Fire books), the Owl Man (an Irish mythological creature), and a little bit of Smegel (Lord of the Rings).
Marai takes stand on the stage, mocking the Death God she has slayed..
Stigmata
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Jay Clark.
This piece represents self-sacrifice. The blooming roses and red color of the base garment are meant to resemble blood, and the rib cage overgrown with vines and flowers represent how self-sacrificial tendencies can overtake a person until they empty themselves of life in order to save those around them-often to no avail. The crown of flowers is meant to imitate a crown of thorns, and connect the theme of self-sacrifice to the crucifixion of Jesus.
This piece represents self-sacrifice. The blooming roses and red color of the base garment are meant to resemble blood, and the rib cage overgrown with vines and flowers represent how self-sacrificial tendencies can overtake a person until they empty themselves of life in order to save those around them-often to no avail. The crown of flowers is meant to imitate a crown of thorns, and connect the theme of self-sacrifice to the crucifixion of Jesus.
Tin Man Meets MVR
Designed and Created by Fritz Hoffman, Tim Zalinger, and Carmen Summerfieldd.
Modeled by Scott Johnson.
MVR stands for Matsu Valley Rebuild. Get your recycled building materials there. Check their website for more info.
Where else would the Tin Man meet Matsu Rebuild? The Yellow Brick Road!
YOU CAN SING ALONG!
Modeled by Scott Johnson.
MVR stands for Matsu Valley Rebuild. Get your recycled building materials there. Check their website for more info.
Where else would the Tin Man meet Matsu Rebuild? The Yellow Brick Road!
YOU CAN SING ALONG!
Zip It
Designed and Created by Sandra McMillian.
Modeled by Acadia Graham.
Creativity can begin anywhere. Sandra saw zippers and decided that would be a costume. The zippers can go up and down, worn in a dress or a hat, be made into flowers, spats (boot covers) and adore jewelry. Art is in the eye of the beholder
Modeled by Acadia Graham.
Creativity can begin anywhere. Sandra saw zippers and decided that would be a costume. The zippers can go up and down, worn in a dress or a hat, be made into flowers, spats (boot covers) and adore jewelry. Art is in the eye of the beholder
Flower Power, Peace, Love
Designed and Created by Elsie LeDoux.
Modeled by Lindsey Cloudy
This piece is dedicated to Elsie’s sister Lily.
Lily was an incredible artist, who has passed away in December. Lily sent Elsie a vintage suitcase filled with thousands and thousands of flowers to help her with both her current entries. Lily loved art and was an incredible, loving sister.
Modeled by Lindsey Cloudy
This piece is dedicated to Elsie’s sister Lily.
Lily was an incredible artist, who has passed away in December. Lily sent Elsie a vintage suitcase filled with thousands and thousands of flowers to help her with both her current entries. Lily loved art and was an incredible, loving sister.
Devil-Biss Pirates
Designed and Created by Aiden, Wiley, Cody, and Kade DeVilbiss, and Darron Vink;
Modeled by Elaine Rountree, Krista and Darron Vink, and Kade DeVilbiss.
The Devil-Biss Pirates (Get it?) picked their favorite song for the assault on the Palmer Depot. Grand Pirate White Pearl, accompanied by Lizzie Pearl, lead the charge. These feisty grandson pirates hail from the Lazy Mountain. Where is the whiskey?
Modeled by Elaine Rountree, Krista and Darron Vink, and Kade DeVilbiss.
The Devil-Biss Pirates (Get it?) picked their favorite song for the assault on the Palmer Depot. Grand Pirate White Pearl, accompanied by Lizzie Pearl, lead the charge. These feisty grandson pirates hail from the Lazy Mountain. Where is the whiskey?
Golden Afternoon
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart;
Modeled by Willow York.
A lovely interlude in a glowing garden. Photos of flowers in The Lockhart and Erskine Garden grace this princess dress as Willow floats through a Golden Afternoon.
Modeled by Willow York.
A lovely interlude in a glowing garden. Photos of flowers in The Lockhart and Erskine Garden grace this princess dress as Willow floats through a Golden Afternoon.
Unlocked Hair-Loom Dress
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs and Claire Childs;
Modeled by Claire Childs.
Locks of hair carry symbolic value and were utilized throughout history in sentimental rituals and treasured in family heirlooms.
Believed to possess primal power, good luck, and even repurposed for in-vogue fashion: Here is a dress of locks and tresse!
Modeled by Claire Childs.
Locks of hair carry symbolic value and were utilized throughout history in sentimental rituals and treasured in family heirlooms.
Believed to possess primal power, good luck, and even repurposed for in-vogue fashion: Here is a dress of locks and tresse!
Not Your Princess Collection
Designed and Created by Juliah Barnett and Emali Cordell;
Modeled by Taylor Short, Madeline Smith, Ana Wilde, Alondra Daily, Juliah Barnett, and Michelle Parker.
REDEMPTION is a new sustainable loungewear line made from luxury linens from local hotels and produced in Wasilla, AK. REDEMPTION provides fashion industry-related job training to clients of MY House Matsu and raises awareness about the human trafficking pandemic in Alaska.
REDEMPTION empowers those who make and wear the loungewear to be fighters in their own lives. Designers Juliah Barnett and Emali Cordell bring different styles and design backgrounds to this wearable art collection made from retired luxury sheets, satin, and jewelry chain. - sending a message that we are not your princess!
The Scrapper, The Athlete, The Knockout, The Main Event, The Princess, and The Champion.
Loungewear will be available for purchase after the show!
Modeled by Taylor Short, Madeline Smith, Ana Wilde, Alondra Daily, Juliah Barnett, and Michelle Parker.
REDEMPTION is a new sustainable loungewear line made from luxury linens from local hotels and produced in Wasilla, AK. REDEMPTION provides fashion industry-related job training to clients of MY House Matsu and raises awareness about the human trafficking pandemic in Alaska.
REDEMPTION empowers those who make and wear the loungewear to be fighters in their own lives. Designers Juliah Barnett and Emali Cordell bring different styles and design backgrounds to this wearable art collection made from retired luxury sheets, satin, and jewelry chain. - sending a message that we are not your princess!
The Scrapper, The Athlete, The Knockout, The Main Event, The Princess, and The Champion.
Loungewear will be available for purchase after the show!
The Cold Never Bothered Me, Anyway
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Kate Lawton.
We all know that Alaskans are trailblazers, and what better examples are there than those who settled in the community of Palmer in its early days. For this piece, Kate models a 1950s formal dress that belonged to her grandmother, Pat Lawton, who moved to Palmer in December of 1947. Although she may have been a bit too late to be a colonist, Pat still was a foundation of the community, known and loved by many, and living to the ripe old age of 103 (and three quarters) here in Palmer. This confection of taffeta, tulle, beads, and rhinestones reflects Pat’s classy style.
In this number, Kate sets out to forge her own trail, wearing her grandma’s dress, and with a few accessories and embellishments of her own. Will she “unlock” herself from a straight-laced nature and find the key to her own path? You be the judge!
We all know that Alaskans are trailblazers, and what better examples are there than those who settled in the community of Palmer in its early days. For this piece, Kate models a 1950s formal dress that belonged to her grandmother, Pat Lawton, who moved to Palmer in December of 1947. Although she may have been a bit too late to be a colonist, Pat still was a foundation of the community, known and loved by many, and living to the ripe old age of 103 (and three quarters) here in Palmer. This confection of taffeta, tulle, beads, and rhinestones reflects Pat’s classy style.
In this number, Kate sets out to forge her own trail, wearing her grandma’s dress, and with a few accessories and embellishments of her own. Will she “unlock” herself from a straight-laced nature and find the key to her own path? You be the judge!
It's All White
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Colleen Wake
Colleen bought 3 cases of paper doilies over 6 years ago, intending to use them someday for Wearable Art. She had no real plan for this outfit; it just sort of happened.
Using over 100 glue sticks, foam, and 300+ doilies... She thinks it came out “all white”.
Colleen bought 3 cases of paper doilies over 6 years ago, intending to use them someday for Wearable Art. She had no real plan for this outfit; it just sort of happened.
Using over 100 glue sticks, foam, and 300+ doilies... She thinks it came out “all white”.
The Green Goddess and Her Flower Girls
Designed and Created by Elsie LeDoux;
Modeled by Sarah Medley, Dagny Henkel, and Hazel Nicholson
This piece is also dedicated to Elsie’s sister Lily.
More flowers from Lily’s vintage suitcase helped Elsie with this entry. Lily loved art and was an incredible, loving sister.
Modeled by Sarah Medley, Dagny Henkel, and Hazel Nicholson
This piece is also dedicated to Elsie’s sister Lily.
More flowers from Lily’s vintage suitcase helped Elsie with this entry. Lily loved art and was an incredible, loving sister.
Frizzy Bones
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Josie Condie
Pink fuzzy dice character with a die head paired with pink leopard high heels, black and pink striped stockings, black corset, pink chain and a pair of fuzzy dice. It represents the power of a roll of the dice to unlock moves and abilities in gaming!"
Pink fuzzy dice character with a die head paired with pink leopard high heels, black and pink striped stockings, black corset, pink chain and a pair of fuzzy dice. It represents the power of a roll of the dice to unlock moves and abilities in gaming!"
Maximalist Fashionistas, Butterflies are Free
Designed and created by Judy Vars and Becky Holsinger;
Modeled by Maria and Charlie Ming, and Myla Mauzy
We’re obsessed with Maximalist Fashion trend, these three upcycled maximalist fashions are made completely from discarded textiles reimagined in a new way.
The Average person throws away 81.lbs of Clothes Every Year. In America alone, an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste – equivalent to 85% of all textiles – end up in landfills on a yearly basis.
With these facts in mind Valley Community for Recycling Solutions will be hosting a special art exhibit featuring upcycled textiles at the Wasilla Museum this August 5th - Our Second Skin – The Clothes We Wore.
Modeled by Maria and Charlie Ming, and Myla Mauzy
We’re obsessed with Maximalist Fashion trend, these three upcycled maximalist fashions are made completely from discarded textiles reimagined in a new way.
The Average person throws away 81.lbs of Clothes Every Year. In America alone, an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste – equivalent to 85% of all textiles – end up in landfills on a yearly basis.
With these facts in mind Valley Community for Recycling Solutions will be hosting a special art exhibit featuring upcycled textiles at the Wasilla Museum this August 5th - Our Second Skin – The Clothes We Wore.
Last of My Line
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Linda Lockhart
Hundreds of family photos make the fabric of a past that will soon be forgotten. Once a large family, this photo gallery, my memories and myself are all that remain. Don’t be sad! It’s all been fun!
Hundreds of family photos make the fabric of a past that will soon be forgotten. Once a large family, this photo gallery, my memories and myself are all that remain. Don’t be sad! It’s all been fun!
Confidence Queen
Designed and Created by Ashana Flippo and Morgan Rath;
Modeled by Morgan Rath
Embodying Feminine strength, beauty and passion. Sometimes just getting my nails done unlocks a strong capable women inside me. A friend of mine loves to wear tiara's to special occasions. My husband will wear a director's hat as a sign that he is feeling succesful. What makes you feel confident and ready to take on the world?
Modeled by Morgan Rath
Embodying Feminine strength, beauty and passion. Sometimes just getting my nails done unlocks a strong capable women inside me. A friend of mine loves to wear tiara's to special occasions. My husband will wear a director's hat as a sign that he is feeling succesful. What makes you feel confident and ready to take on the world?
Money
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Su Kay
The crown of gaiety!
Fixes a Black shroud of plush fleece adorned with accordion packing sheets shattered by unlocked pure light!
A vision of fluid reflection.
Exposing chasms and labyrinths representing life --- gathered moments in time.
Draping vintage silver lame used last as a Christmas skirt under the tree, boasts an overlay of upcycled empty pre-roll canisters. Exposing the telestial imposter of time…….
MONEY
The crown of gaiety!
Fixes a Black shroud of plush fleece adorned with accordion packing sheets shattered by unlocked pure light!
A vision of fluid reflection.
Exposing chasms and labyrinths representing life --- gathered moments in time.
Draping vintage silver lame used last as a Christmas skirt under the tree, boasts an overlay of upcycled empty pre-roll canisters. Exposing the telestial imposter of time…….
MONEY
Conquer Death by Giving Life
Designed and Created by Ashana Flippo;
Modeled by Jennifer Platzek
If you discover that you’re taking more from the world than you are giving back to it, you will likely have more suffering in your life. Using creativity and giving something positive to the world is how you find your way out of depression, make new friends, and can even help save you from crippling illnesses or chronic pain. Creating and sharing art, love, and positivity with others is essential to transforming your one life on this planet, into your best life. Living will always have its dark times, but you have to know hell to appreciate heaven.
Modeled by Jennifer Platzek
If you discover that you’re taking more from the world than you are giving back to it, you will likely have more suffering in your life. Using creativity and giving something positive to the world is how you find your way out of depression, make new friends, and can even help save you from crippling illnesses or chronic pain. Creating and sharing art, love, and positivity with others is essential to transforming your one life on this planet, into your best life. Living will always have its dark times, but you have to know hell to appreciate heaven.
Butterfly
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Sandra McMillian
Sandra wanted to make something with Iridescence materials for some time . Finding materials was not easy. This piece was inspired by Sandra’s love of butterflies. She used 3 costumes worth of parts, which were sprayed with aerosol adhesive, a life tree sprayed with chrome bumper paint, Christmas beaded garland, a fishing net repurposed and miniature butterflies coated in iridescent confetti. The headpiece was made from a modified bird cage. Enjoy.
Sandra wanted to make something with Iridescence materials for some time . Finding materials was not easy. This piece was inspired by Sandra’s love of butterflies. She used 3 costumes worth of parts, which were sprayed with aerosol adhesive, a life tree sprayed with chrome bumper paint, Christmas beaded garland, a fishing net repurposed and miniature butterflies coated in iridescent confetti. The headpiece was made from a modified bird cage. Enjoy.
Unlocking of the Inner Child
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Mack Farrenkopf
For the past 15 years, Make-A-Scene magazine has been providing coloring pages to local children, which were returned to the magazine to receive a prize.
Mack, from The People’s Paper, has made this creation from these returned coloring pages.
For the past 15 years, Make-A-Scene magazine has been providing coloring pages to local children, which were returned to the magazine to receive a prize.
Mack, from The People’s Paper, has made this creation from these returned coloring pages.
Liella Singh
The 17th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Liella Singh.
Hillary Saffran and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Liella Singh.
Hillary Saffran and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Intro
Hillary Saffran opened the show, showing off her moves!
Marai, The God Slayer
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Sierra Wake.
This is Sierra’s 13th year doing Wearable Art. Made with denim, brocade, foam, and sculpture clay, Sierra made Marai a god hunter.
This original character is based on skull crawlers (King Kong movie), Hive wings (Wings of Fire books), the Owl Man (an Irish mythological creature), and a little bit of Smegel (Lord of the Rings).
Marai takes stand on the stage, mocking the Death God she has slayed..
This is Sierra’s 13th year doing Wearable Art. Made with denim, brocade, foam, and sculpture clay, Sierra made Marai a god hunter.
This original character is based on skull crawlers (King Kong movie), Hive wings (Wings of Fire books), the Owl Man (an Irish mythological creature), and a little bit of Smegel (Lord of the Rings).
Marai takes stand on the stage, mocking the Death God she has slayed..
Stigmata
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Jay Clark.
This piece represents self-sacrifice. The blooming roses and red color of the base garment are meant to resemble blood, and the rib cage overgrown with vines and flowers represent how self-sacrificial tendencies can overtake a person until they empty themselves of life in order to save those around them-often to no avail. The crown of flowers is meant to imitate a crown of thorns, and connect the theme of self-sacrifice to the crucifixion of Jesus.
This piece represents self-sacrifice. The blooming roses and red color of the base garment are meant to resemble blood, and the rib cage overgrown with vines and flowers represent how self-sacrificial tendencies can overtake a person until they empty themselves of life in order to save those around them-often to no avail. The crown of flowers is meant to imitate a crown of thorns, and connect the theme of self-sacrifice to the crucifixion of Jesus.
Tin Man Meets MVR
Designed and Created by Fritz Hoffman, Tim Zalinger, and Carmen Summerfieldd.
Modeled by Scott Johnson.
MVR stands for Matsu Valley Rebuild. Get your recycled building materials there. Check their website for more info.
Where else would the Tin Man meet Matsu Rebuild? The Yellow Brick Road!
YOU CAN SING ALONG!
Modeled by Scott Johnson.
MVR stands for Matsu Valley Rebuild. Get your recycled building materials there. Check their website for more info.
Where else would the Tin Man meet Matsu Rebuild? The Yellow Brick Road!
YOU CAN SING ALONG!
Zip It
Designed and Created by Sandra McMillian.
Modeled by Acadia Graham.
Creativity can begin anywhere. Sandra saw zippers and decided that would be a costume. The zippers can go up and down, worn in a dress or a hat, be made into flowers, spats (boot covers) and adore jewelry. Art is in the eye of the beholder
Modeled by Acadia Graham.
Creativity can begin anywhere. Sandra saw zippers and decided that would be a costume. The zippers can go up and down, worn in a dress or a hat, be made into flowers, spats (boot covers) and adore jewelry. Art is in the eye of the beholder
Flower Power, Peace, Love
Designed and Created by Elsie LeDoux.
Modeled by Lindsey Cloudy
This piece is dedicated to Elsie’s sister Lily.
Lily was an incredible artist, who has passed away in December. Lily sent Elsie a vintage suitcase filled with thousands and thousands of flowers to help her with both her current entries. Lily loved art and was an incredible, loving sister.
Modeled by Lindsey Cloudy
This piece is dedicated to Elsie’s sister Lily.
Lily was an incredible artist, who has passed away in December. Lily sent Elsie a vintage suitcase filled with thousands and thousands of flowers to help her with both her current entries. Lily loved art and was an incredible, loving sister.
Devil-Biss Pirates
Designed and Created by Aiden, Wiley, Cody, and Kade DeVilbiss, and Darron Vink;
Modeled by Elaine Rountree, Krista and Darron Vink, and Kade DeVilbiss.
The Devil-Biss Pirates (Get it?) picked their favorite song for the assault on the Palmer Depot. Grand Pirate White Pearl, accompanied by Lizzie Pearl, lead the charge. These feisty grandson pirates hail from the Lazy Mountain. Where is the whiskey?
Modeled by Elaine Rountree, Krista and Darron Vink, and Kade DeVilbiss.
The Devil-Biss Pirates (Get it?) picked their favorite song for the assault on the Palmer Depot. Grand Pirate White Pearl, accompanied by Lizzie Pearl, lead the charge. These feisty grandson pirates hail from the Lazy Mountain. Where is the whiskey?
Golden Afternoon
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart;
Modeled by Willow York.
A lovely interlude in a glowing garden. Photos of flowers in The Lockhart and Erskine Garden grace this princess dress as Willow floats through a Golden Afternoon.
Modeled by Willow York.
A lovely interlude in a glowing garden. Photos of flowers in The Lockhart and Erskine Garden grace this princess dress as Willow floats through a Golden Afternoon.
Unlocked Hair-Loom Dress
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs and Claire Childs;
Modeled by Claire Childs.
Locks of hair carry symbolic value and were utilized throughout history in sentimental rituals and treasured in family heirlooms.
Believed to possess primal power, good luck, and even repurposed for in-vogue fashion: Here is a dress of locks and tresse!
Modeled by Claire Childs.
Locks of hair carry symbolic value and were utilized throughout history in sentimental rituals and treasured in family heirlooms.
Believed to possess primal power, good luck, and even repurposed for in-vogue fashion: Here is a dress of locks and tresse!
Not Your Princess Collection
Designed and Created by Juliah Barnett and Emali Cordell;
Modeled by Taylor Short, Madeline Smith, Ana Wilde, Alondra Daily, Juliah Barnett, and Michelle Parker.
REDEMPTION is a new sustainable loungewear line made from luxury linens from local hotels and produced in Wasilla, AK. REDEMPTION provides fashion industry-related job training to clients of MY House Matsu and raises awareness about the human trafficking pandemic in Alaska.
REDEMPTION empowers those who make and wear the loungewear to be fighters in their own lives. Designers Juliah Barnett and Emali Cordell bring different styles and design backgrounds to this wearable art collection made from retired luxury sheets, satin, and jewelry chain. - sending a message that we are not your princess!
The Scrapper, The Athlete, The Knockout, The Main Event, The Princess, and The Champion.
Loungewear will be available for purchase after the show!
Modeled by Taylor Short, Madeline Smith, Ana Wilde, Alondra Daily, Juliah Barnett, and Michelle Parker.
REDEMPTION is a new sustainable loungewear line made from luxury linens from local hotels and produced in Wasilla, AK. REDEMPTION provides fashion industry-related job training to clients of MY House Matsu and raises awareness about the human trafficking pandemic in Alaska.
REDEMPTION empowers those who make and wear the loungewear to be fighters in their own lives. Designers Juliah Barnett and Emali Cordell bring different styles and design backgrounds to this wearable art collection made from retired luxury sheets, satin, and jewelry chain. - sending a message that we are not your princess!
The Scrapper, The Athlete, The Knockout, The Main Event, The Princess, and The Champion.
Loungewear will be available for purchase after the show!
The Cold Never Bothered Me, Anyway
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Kate Lawton.
We all know that Alaskans are trailblazers, and what better examples are there than those who settled in the community of Palmer in its early days. For this piece, Kate models a 1950s formal dress that belonged to her grandmother, Pat Lawton, who moved to Palmer in December of 1947. Although she may have been a bit too late to be a colonist, Pat still was a foundation of the community, known and loved by many, and living to the ripe old age of 103 (and three quarters) here in Palmer. This confection of taffeta, tulle, beads, and rhinestones reflects Pat’s classy style.
In this number, Kate sets out to forge her own trail, wearing her grandma’s dress, and with a few accessories and embellishments of her own. Will she “unlock” herself from a straight-laced nature and find the key to her own path? You be the judge!
We all know that Alaskans are trailblazers, and what better examples are there than those who settled in the community of Palmer in its early days. For this piece, Kate models a 1950s formal dress that belonged to her grandmother, Pat Lawton, who moved to Palmer in December of 1947. Although she may have been a bit too late to be a colonist, Pat still was a foundation of the community, known and loved by many, and living to the ripe old age of 103 (and three quarters) here in Palmer. This confection of taffeta, tulle, beads, and rhinestones reflects Pat’s classy style.
In this number, Kate sets out to forge her own trail, wearing her grandma’s dress, and with a few accessories and embellishments of her own. Will she “unlock” herself from a straight-laced nature and find the key to her own path? You be the judge!
It's All White
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Colleen Wake
Colleen bought 3 cases of paper doilies over 6 years ago, intending to use them someday for Wearable Art. She had no real plan for this outfit; it just sort of happened.
Using over 100 glue sticks, foam, and 300+ doilies... She thinks it came out “all white”.
Colleen bought 3 cases of paper doilies over 6 years ago, intending to use them someday for Wearable Art. She had no real plan for this outfit; it just sort of happened.
Using over 100 glue sticks, foam, and 300+ doilies... She thinks it came out “all white”.
The Green Goddess and Her Flower Girls
Designed and Created by Elsie LeDoux;
Modeled by Sarah Medley, Dagny Henkel, and Hazel Nicholson
This piece is also dedicated to Elsie’s sister Lily.
More flowers from Lily’s vintage suitcase helped Elsie with this entry. Lily loved art and was an incredible, loving sister.
Modeled by Sarah Medley, Dagny Henkel, and Hazel Nicholson
This piece is also dedicated to Elsie’s sister Lily.
More flowers from Lily’s vintage suitcase helped Elsie with this entry. Lily loved art and was an incredible, loving sister.
Frizzy Bones
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Josie Condie
Pink fuzzy dice character with a die head paired with pink leopard high heels, black and pink striped stockings, black corset, pink chain and a pair of fuzzy dice. It represents the power of a roll of the dice to unlock moves and abilities in gaming!"
Pink fuzzy dice character with a die head paired with pink leopard high heels, black and pink striped stockings, black corset, pink chain and a pair of fuzzy dice. It represents the power of a roll of the dice to unlock moves and abilities in gaming!"
Maximalist Fashionistas, Butterflies are Free
Designed and created by Judy Vars and Becky Holsinger;
Modeled by Maria and Charlie Ming, and Myla Mauzy
We’re obsessed with Maximalist Fashion trend, these three upcycled maximalist fashions are made completely from discarded textiles reimagined in a new way.
The Average person throws away 81.lbs of Clothes Every Year. In America alone, an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste – equivalent to 85% of all textiles – end up in landfills on a yearly basis.
With these facts in mind Valley Community for Recycling Solutions will be hosting a special art exhibit featuring upcycled textiles at the Wasilla Museum this August 5th - Our Second Skin – The Clothes We Wore.
Modeled by Maria and Charlie Ming, and Myla Mauzy
We’re obsessed with Maximalist Fashion trend, these three upcycled maximalist fashions are made completely from discarded textiles reimagined in a new way.
The Average person throws away 81.lbs of Clothes Every Year. In America alone, an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste – equivalent to 85% of all textiles – end up in landfills on a yearly basis.
With these facts in mind Valley Community for Recycling Solutions will be hosting a special art exhibit featuring upcycled textiles at the Wasilla Museum this August 5th - Our Second Skin – The Clothes We Wore.
Last of My Line
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Linda Lockhart
Hundreds of family photos make the fabric of a past that will soon be forgotten. Once a large family, this photo gallery, my memories and myself are all that remain. Don’t be sad! It’s all been fun!
Hundreds of family photos make the fabric of a past that will soon be forgotten. Once a large family, this photo gallery, my memories and myself are all that remain. Don’t be sad! It’s all been fun!
Confidence Queen
Designed and Created by Ashana Flippo and Morgan Rath;
Modeled by Morgan Rath
Embodying Feminine strength, beauty and passion. Sometimes just getting my nails done unlocks a strong capable women inside me. A friend of mine loves to wear tiara's to special occasions. My husband will wear a director's hat as a sign that he is feeling succesful. What makes you feel confident and ready to take on the world?
Modeled by Morgan Rath
Embodying Feminine strength, beauty and passion. Sometimes just getting my nails done unlocks a strong capable women inside me. A friend of mine loves to wear tiara's to special occasions. My husband will wear a director's hat as a sign that he is feeling succesful. What makes you feel confident and ready to take on the world?
Money
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Su Kay
The crown of gaiety!
Fixes a Black shroud of plush fleece adorned with accordion packing sheets shattered by unlocked pure light!
A vision of fluid reflection.
Exposing chasms and labyrinths representing life --- gathered moments in time.
Draping vintage silver lame used last as a Christmas skirt under the tree, boasts an overlay of upcycled empty pre-roll canisters. Exposing the telestial imposter of time…….
MONEY
The crown of gaiety!
Fixes a Black shroud of plush fleece adorned with accordion packing sheets shattered by unlocked pure light!
A vision of fluid reflection.
Exposing chasms and labyrinths representing life --- gathered moments in time.
Draping vintage silver lame used last as a Christmas skirt under the tree, boasts an overlay of upcycled empty pre-roll canisters. Exposing the telestial imposter of time…….
MONEY
Conquer Death by Giving Life
Designed and Created by Ashana Flippo;
Modeled by Jennifer Platzek
If you discover that you’re taking more from the world than you are giving back to it, you will likely have more suffering in your life. Using creativity and giving something positive to the world is how you find your way out of depression, make new friends, and can even help save you from crippling illnesses or chronic pain. Creating and sharing art, love, and positivity with others is essential to transforming your one life on this planet, into your best life. Living will always have its dark times, but you have to know hell to appreciate heaven.
Modeled by Jennifer Platzek
If you discover that you’re taking more from the world than you are giving back to it, you will likely have more suffering in your life. Using creativity and giving something positive to the world is how you find your way out of depression, make new friends, and can even help save you from crippling illnesses or chronic pain. Creating and sharing art, love, and positivity with others is essential to transforming your one life on this planet, into your best life. Living will always have its dark times, but you have to know hell to appreciate heaven.
Butterfly
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Sandra McMillian
Sandra wanted to make something with Iridescence materials for some time . Finding materials was not easy. This piece was inspired by Sandra’s love of butterflies. She used 3 costumes worth of parts, which were sprayed with aerosol adhesive, a life tree sprayed with chrome bumper paint, Christmas beaded garland, a fishing net repurposed and miniature butterflies coated in iridescent confetti. The headpiece was made from a modified bird cage. Enjoy.
Sandra wanted to make something with Iridescence materials for some time . Finding materials was not easy. This piece was inspired by Sandra’s love of butterflies. She used 3 costumes worth of parts, which were sprayed with aerosol adhesive, a life tree sprayed with chrome bumper paint, Christmas beaded garland, a fishing net repurposed and miniature butterflies coated in iridescent confetti. The headpiece was made from a modified bird cage. Enjoy.
Unlocking of the Inner Child
Designed, Created, and Modeled by Mack Farrenkopf
For the past 15 years, Make-A-Scene magazine has been providing coloring pages to local children, which were returned to the magazine to receive a prize.
Mack, from The People’s Paper, has made this creation from these returned coloring pages.
For the past 15 years, Make-A-Scene magazine has been providing coloring pages to local children, which were returned to the magazine to receive a prize.
Mack, from The People’s Paper, has made this creation from these returned coloring pages.
2022
2022
The 16th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Glacier Glamor!" - February 19, 2022
3000-21
The 16th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performanc were opened by Brian Daniels and Anthony Hastings of the band "3000-21".
Hillary Saffran and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performanc were opened by Brian Daniels and Anthony Hastings of the band "3000-21".
Hillary Saffran and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Let the Sun Shine In
Designed, created, and modeled by Sandra McMillian
This creation was inspired after long nights in the dark of winter with lack of daylight. The collection of used mini blinds required some mathematical formula of shapes to create these angles within angles. Geometry at its finest. The spacing allows light to enter rejuvenating our souls and aligning the planets for love to steer the stars. Let Peace guide our planet.
This creation was inspired after long nights in the dark of winter with lack of daylight. The collection of used mini blinds required some mathematical formula of shapes to create these angles within angles. Geometry at its finest. The spacing allows light to enter rejuvenating our souls and aligning the planets for love to steer the stars. Let Peace guide our planet.
Glacier Lights
Designed, created, and modeled by Elaine Rountree.
Elaine started out with layers of clothing and ended up with something simple. She was inspired by glaciers and ice, and the theme of our show “Glacier Glamor”..
Elaine started out with layers of clothing and ended up with something simple. She was inspired by glaciers and ice, and the theme of our show “Glacier Glamor”..
Reveal
Designed, created, and modeled by Jessica Newton.
2022 blew in with fierce winds that blew through the Valley, causing destruction and mayhem. Despite the fierce winds, the skies often shown clear, and above the flying debris were sparkling stars and the peaks of the mountains channeled the destructive forces. When the sun came up, we came together as a community in helping each other put our lives back together, overseen by our beautiful, glamorous glaciers.
Jessica is wearing an embellished wool coat representing the many nights of blowing winds... REVEAL… and a glamorous glacial gown studded with pearls and sequins.
2022 blew in with fierce winds that blew through the Valley, causing destruction and mayhem. Despite the fierce winds, the skies often shown clear, and above the flying debris were sparkling stars and the peaks of the mountains channeled the destructive forces. When the sun came up, we came together as a community in helping each other put our lives back together, overseen by our beautiful, glamorous glaciers.
Jessica is wearing an embellished wool coat representing the many nights of blowing winds... REVEAL… and a glamorous glacial gown studded with pearls and sequins.
Wild Swans
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux.
Modeled by Hazel Nicholson, Dagny and Sarah Henkel
The wild swans gliding by. One obsidian black swan one ethereal pink swan and one luminous white.
A rare chance to catch them created out of luxe unexpected fabrics tulle thousands of feathers painted flowers and jewels A breath taking sight not to miss!l.
Modeled by Hazel Nicholson, Dagny and Sarah Henkel
The wild swans gliding by. One obsidian black swan one ethereal pink swan and one luminous white.
A rare chance to catch them created out of luxe unexpected fabrics tulle thousands of feathers painted flowers and jewels A breath taking sight not to miss!l.
Blaze of Glory
Designed, created, and modeled by Sierra Wake
This red, yellow, and orange ensemble is made from tires, foam clay, fabric, wire, and Styrofoam. Check out the flaming wheels on the shoulders and boots, and the checkered flag top for the WIN.
This red, yellow, and orange ensemble is made from tires, foam clay, fabric, wire, and Styrofoam. Check out the flaming wheels on the shoulders and boots, and the checkered flag top for the WIN.
Flowers
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart;
Modeled by Shennica Maxwell
Inspired by a Seattle store window display in 2007, this piece has been several years in the making. Cutting, forming, painting and lighting so you can enjoy these lovely spring flowers today/tonight.
Modeled by Shennica Maxwell
Inspired by a Seattle store window display in 2007, this piece has been several years in the making. Cutting, forming, painting and lighting so you can enjoy these lovely spring flowers today/tonight.
No Roots
Designed and created by Su Kay;
Modeled by Megan Faraci
A beaded crown rests above the majestic beauty of Alaska’s Aurora Heavens!
The Northern Lights illuminating feather-like snow covered mountain peaks and fanciful bridal gown-like clouds!
Gila sleeves appear as ice fog on either side of cascading frozen crystals of iridescent cellophane, her outer skeleton transforming.
A lone caribou scapula hides the opening of unexplored frozen caves.
The destiny of this glacier is visible under the diamond twinkle of falling snow melting into the glacier-fed lake below!
No roots anchor this ancient queen.
Modeled by Megan Faraci
A beaded crown rests above the majestic beauty of Alaska’s Aurora Heavens!
The Northern Lights illuminating feather-like snow covered mountain peaks and fanciful bridal gown-like clouds!
Gila sleeves appear as ice fog on either side of cascading frozen crystals of iridescent cellophane, her outer skeleton transforming.
A lone caribou scapula hides the opening of unexplored frozen caves.
The destiny of this glacier is visible under the diamond twinkle of falling snow melting into the glacier-fed lake below!
No roots anchor this ancient queen.
Holocene Hybrid
Designed and created by Morgan, Willa, and Nkalee Rath;
Modeled by Willa and Morgan Rath
Thousands of years ago Beringian wolves roamed the wilderness and glaciers of present day Alaska and the Yukon. As Earth entered the Holocene period, the human species proliferated worldwide, glaciers retreated, and these giant wolves went extinct. Sometimes we imagine what it might be like if instead, a hybrid species had evolved. And what might it look like if teenagers of this hybrid species went to school dances or royal balls?
Modeled by Willa and Morgan Rath
Thousands of years ago Beringian wolves roamed the wilderness and glaciers of present day Alaska and the Yukon. As Earth entered the Holocene period, the human species proliferated worldwide, glaciers retreated, and these giant wolves went extinct. Sometimes we imagine what it might be like if instead, a hybrid species had evolved. And what might it look like if teenagers of this hybrid species went to school dances or royal balls?
Booby-Licious
Designed, created, and modeled by Niki Pease
Years ago, a local breast cancer awareness group staged an event known as “Brassieres to Nowhere”. Niki entered several pieces, and was given an commemorative t-shirt. Based on this t-shirt, Niki has now added pieces from 12 bras, turning them around and upside down, for a unique look at Breast Cancer Awareness.
Years ago, a local breast cancer awareness group staged an event known as “Brassieres to Nowhere”. Niki entered several pieces, and was given an commemorative t-shirt. Based on this t-shirt, Niki has now added pieces from 12 bras, turning them around and upside down, for a unique look at Breast Cancer Awareness.
Recycled Goods and Glam
Designed and created by Judy Vars;
Modeled by Jetta Krueger
Recyclers do it over and over! This up-cycled outfit has been a community effort by the volunteers at the VCRS, the Valley Community for Recycling Solutions. This piece is made entirely from recycled materials, including a 12-foot train made from composite plastics that will not decompose for 600 years. The bodice is from a mylar balloon which will never decompose. Other materials used include newspapers, second hand boots and clothes.
Modeled by Jetta Krueger
Recyclers do it over and over! This up-cycled outfit has been a community effort by the volunteers at the VCRS, the Valley Community for Recycling Solutions. This piece is made entirely from recycled materials, including a 12-foot train made from composite plastics that will not decompose for 600 years. The bodice is from a mylar balloon which will never decompose. Other materials used include newspapers, second hand boots and clothes.
Shade
Designed, created, and modeled by Linda Lockhart
Throw some shades on that thing! No not those kind of shades, these kind of shades. You'll see!
Throw some shades on that thing! No not those kind of shades, these kind of shades. You'll see!
Queen of Matanuska Glacier
Designed, created, and modeled by Colleen Wake
Blue and silver reflecting colors of the glacier. A true ice maiden. Will she bring snow?
Blue and silver reflecting colors of the glacier. A true ice maiden. Will she bring snow?
The Rare Twilight Black Swan
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux;
Modeled by Lindsey Clondy
A rare chance to see this black swan you may here the haunting sounds of this rare bird with midnight blue and incredible black plumage. An incredible sight to see.
Created of unexpected fabrics like black latex tulle luxe fabrics thousands of feathers painted flowers and jewels are gorgeous not to be missed ! The midnight black black swan
Modeled by Lindsey Clondy
A rare chance to see this black swan you may here the haunting sounds of this rare bird with midnight blue and incredible black plumage. An incredible sight to see.
Created of unexpected fabrics like black latex tulle luxe fabrics thousands of feathers painted flowers and jewels are gorgeous not to be missed ! The midnight black black swan
Thawed
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart;
modeled by MicKenzie Maxwell
As Alaska's glaciers melt at an astounding geological rate, here you will get the whole picture in this short presentation. Designed and created by Linda Lockhart with repurposed materials, hand-painted fabrics lights and more--watch as model MicKenzie Maxwell "THAWS!"
modeled by MicKenzie Maxwell
As Alaska's glaciers melt at an astounding geological rate, here you will get the whole picture in this short presentation. Designed and created by Linda Lockhart with repurposed materials, hand-painted fabrics lights and more--watch as model MicKenzie Maxwell "THAWS!"
Changeling
Designed and created by Willa and Nikalee Rath;
Modelled by Willa and Ridley Rath
Mama says if I don't behave, she'll trade me in for a human baby, and leave me to be raised by the humans. That sounds awful! Humans are weird. What makes them tick? Mama said it's okay to go human watching, but don't get too close. Mama says not to poke them with sticks, just take notes. She says if I see one I want to keep, I can offer it a gift. If it accepts the gift, I can bring it home with me.
Modelled by Willa and Ridley Rath
Mama says if I don't behave, she'll trade me in for a human baby, and leave me to be raised by the humans. That sounds awful! Humans are weird. What makes them tick? Mama said it's okay to go human watching, but don't get too close. Mama says not to poke them with sticks, just take notes. She says if I see one I want to keep, I can offer it a gift. If it accepts the gift, I can bring it home with me.
Creature of the Deep
Designed, created, and modeled by Peter Nicholson
This is a creative spin on my interpretation of a Mer-man, and taking that idea to another level. The crown and shoulder armor are developed in a way to incorporate sea shells with sea grass hanging off the back side of the shoulder. The fisherman netting made to look as though acquired after surviving a challenging day long ago. His legs are covered in a coral reef mass to introduce the perspective of a mer-man moving along at the bottom of the deep blue sea.
This is a creative spin on my interpretation of a Mer-man, and taking that idea to another level. The crown and shoulder armor are developed in a way to incorporate sea shells with sea grass hanging off the back side of the shoulder. The fisherman netting made to look as though acquired after surviving a challenging day long ago. His legs are covered in a coral reef mass to introduce the perspective of a mer-man moving along at the bottom of the deep blue sea.
Cold as Ice
Designed, created, and modeled by Sandra McMillian;
The inspiration for this dress was in trying to create a wearable art costume without any cloth. Sandra chose to work with the blue underlayment of older pergo floors. This material is both lightweight and flexible. The undercarriage made with bent wire holds the lower dress together. The white snow material is from upholstery wrapping. Add lights bling and jewels and you get a glacier glamorous dress from the ages. And the wig is made from Christmas garland. Designed after the Robe de Cour meaning court dress. These were the most formal gowns worn. This one is not as conservative as customary for the 1770's.
The inspiration for this dress was in trying to create a wearable art costume without any cloth. Sandra chose to work with the blue underlayment of older pergo floors. This material is both lightweight and flexible. The undercarriage made with bent wire holds the lower dress together. The white snow material is from upholstery wrapping. Add lights bling and jewels and you get a glacier glamorous dress from the ages. And the wig is made from Christmas garland. Designed after the Robe de Cour meaning court dress. These were the most formal gowns worn. This one is not as conservative as customary for the 1770's.
Recyclled Egyptian Mommy
Designed and created by Colleen Wake;
Modeled by Juliah Barnett
Based on ancient Egyptian clothing, over 400 aluminum cans were used, 250 in the cape alone!
This is a Re-run from 2011.
Modeled by Juliah Barnett
Based on ancient Egyptian clothing, over 400 aluminum cans were used, 250 in the cape alone!
This is a Re-run from 2011.
2021
2021
"Wearable Art Special"
February 19 and 20, 2021
2020
The 14th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"All Shook Up!" - February 15, 2020
Justin Pendergrass and Michael Sisson of Newsense Music Entertainment
The 14th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Justin Pendergrass and Michael Sisson of Newsense Music Entertainment.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Justin Pendergrass and Michael Sisson of Newsense Music Entertainment.
Hillary Saffran
Hillary Saffran (pictured) and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Gran Warrior
Designed, created, and modeled by Elaine Rountree
No vegetable is safe from this warrior. This vegetable slayer is made from tabs from aluminum cans, vegetable bags, a vegetable strainer helmet, and more. Elaine's grandson carved the sword.
No vegetable is safe from this warrior. This vegetable slayer is made from tabs from aluminum cans, vegetable bags, a vegetable strainer helmet, and more. Elaine's grandson carved the sword.
They Are Shakin'
Designed, created, and modeled by Pam McCaul, Vicky Killian, Trish Keown, and Shelly Warner
These paper dolls are made from paper, glitter, Sharpies, plastic, nylons, balloons, tule… And they are here to Shake It Up!
These paper dolls are made from paper, glitter, Sharpies, plastic, nylons, balloons, tule… And they are here to Shake It Up!
Shine On, You Crazy Hyena
Designed, created, and modeled by Sierra Wake
Welcome Nova! Sierra based her design on her anthropomorphic art, which is the blending of animals with human characteristics
Nova has the head and paws of a hyena, and the body of a teen girl. Oh… and she even has a tail.
Welcome Nova! Sierra based her design on her anthropomorphic art, which is the blending of animals with human characteristics
Nova has the head and paws of a hyena, and the body of a teen girl. Oh… and she even has a tail.
Nyala–A slender Horned Antelope from SE Africa
Designed and Created by Sandra McMillian and Nina Shaw;
modeled by Sandra McMillian
This costume is inspired from Horns and Hiding. This Camouflage outfit is made to disguise and deceive the enemy. It is made from a German Silk Parachute. The cape and pantsuit show ripcord gather accents and feather trim.
modeled by Sandra McMillian
This costume is inspired from Horns and Hiding. This Camouflage outfit is made to disguise and deceive the enemy. It is made from a German Silk Parachute. The cape and pantsuit show ripcord gather accents and feather trim.
Winter Kill
Designed, created, and modeled by Peter Nicholson
It’s been so cold lately… so cold! The freezing temperatures have jumped the front line in battle with the birch bugs. In their weakened state, the Birch King steps in for the winter kill.
It’s been so cold lately… so cold! The freezing temperatures have jumped the front line in battle with the birch bugs. In their weakened state, the Birch King steps in for the winter kill.
Ain’t She Sweet / Ain’t She Sweet Redux
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton;
modeled by Kate Lawton and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
In 1927 when Ain’t She Sweet was written, crocheted doilies and antimacassars were in vogue. Tables, pianos, and upholstered furniture were adorned with them. Now, the doilies adorn the skits of our models.
Ain’t it remarkable that both Eddie Cantor and The Beatles would cover the song!
Designer Ginny finds it remarkable that she can stand to look at a doily after sewing over one hundred on the skirts.
modeled by Kate Lawton and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
In 1927 when Ain’t She Sweet was written, crocheted doilies and antimacassars were in vogue. Tables, pianos, and upholstered furniture were adorned with them. Now, the doilies adorn the skits of our models.
Ain’t it remarkable that both Eddie Cantor and The Beatles would cover the song!
Designer Ginny finds it remarkable that she can stand to look at a doily after sewing over one hundred on the skirts.
Rebels With A Cause
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux;
modeled by Alyvia and Ainsley Davis, and Lindsey Kaufman
An edgy environmental graffiti piece inspired by environmental and global issues and concerns.
modeled by Alyvia and Ainsley Davis, and Lindsey Kaufman
An edgy environmental graffiti piece inspired by environmental and global issues and concerns.
Volcanic Eruption
Designed and created by Barbara Andrist;
modeled by Lena Andrist
Our model is clothed in color fabric depicting a volcanic eruption. The umbrella above her head depicts the ash and pumice flowing down to surround her in a ring of fire.
modeled by Lena Andrist
Our model is clothed in color fabric depicting a volcanic eruption. The umbrella above her head depicts the ash and pumice flowing down to surround her in a ring of fire.
Birds of a Feather
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton and Pat Gakin;
modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin, and Laurie Pratt
The only thing similar about these three birds is that they all sport feathers, plumes, and pinions… lots of them. In fact, it looks like the ostrich has donated some of her feathers to the flamingo.
Did the stork give up its baby-delivery service to hang out with feathered friends? Designers Ginny and Pat might know the answer!
Did model Laurie cancel a Las Vegas gig to strut her stuff on the Wearable Art runway? Just proves the importance of having a flock for friendship.
modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin, and Laurie Pratt
The only thing similar about these three birds is that they all sport feathers, plumes, and pinions… lots of them. In fact, it looks like the ostrich has donated some of her feathers to the flamingo.
Did the stork give up its baby-delivery service to hang out with feathered friends? Designers Ginny and Pat might know the answer!
Did model Laurie cancel a Las Vegas gig to strut her stuff on the Wearable Art runway? Just proves the importance of having a flock for friendship.
Corduroy Fantasy
Designed, created, and modeled by Colleen Wake
What do you get when you mix Stevie Nicks’ style from the late 70’s with Blondie… Corduroy Fantasy!
The funky jacket is repurposed corduroy jeans that have been quilted and fancy stitched. Add a pair of tye-dye flare-leg slacks, and a wild hat, and you get some groovy 70’s style!
What do you get when you mix Stevie Nicks’ style from the late 70’s with Blondie… Corduroy Fantasy!
The funky jacket is repurposed corduroy jeans that have been quilted and fancy stitched. Add a pair of tye-dye flare-leg slacks, and a wild hat, and you get some groovy 70’s style!
Shaken
Designed and created by Nikalee Rath and Children;
modeled by Maeve, Whimsey, and Ridley Rath
Out of the linen closet and onto the runway! This year's theme has the Rath kids daydreaming about living in a shaken snowglobe
All the kids helped design and create their outfits, and Maeve created hers entirely on her own.
Ridley is excited to wear his new pillow case vest everytime he can. And Princess Whimsey is vying to bring back cloaks and gowns as everyday attire.
modeled by Maeve, Whimsey, and Ridley Rath
Out of the linen closet and onto the runway! This year's theme has the Rath kids daydreaming about living in a shaken snowglobe
All the kids helped design and create their outfits, and Maeve created hers entirely on her own.
Ridley is excited to wear his new pillow case vest everytime he can. And Princess Whimsey is vying to bring back cloaks and gowns as everyday attire.
Lost in Japan
Designed and created by Juliah Barnett;
modeled by Taylor Short
This creation was inspired by Juliah’s dream of visiting Japan during cherry blossom season, and her growing obsession with tree art. She is lost in this dream, having the night of her life. She is fearless, and shines bright.
modeled by Taylor Short
This creation was inspired by Juliah’s dream of visiting Japan during cherry blossom season, and her growing obsession with tree art. She is lost in this dream, having the night of her life. She is fearless, and shines bright.
Earthquake Coat
Designed, created, and modeled by Bea Adler (pictured); Evening performance modeled by Niki Pease
This FEMA coat is a patchwork map of our Valley, with earthquake faults lit up. All made from recycled and repurposed materials.
Listen carefully to her song, so you’ll be prepared for our next shake-up!
This FEMA coat is a patchwork map of our Valley, with earthquake faults lit up. All made from recycled and repurposed materials.
Listen carefully to her song, so you’ll be prepared for our next shake-up!
Raven's Alter Ego
Designed and created by Tamora Harding-Childs;
modeled by Claire Childs
All Shook Up, wake up, to look up–at Raven. Reminding us we are one energy. Inspired by the mythological symbol, sleek exterior and a glint in the eyes, it glides resilient.
In chaos, we find the helpers. In grief, we find peace. In pause, we find out breath… And in Wearable Art, we find beauty and community.
modeled by Claire Childs
All Shook Up, wake up, to look up–at Raven. Reminding us we are one energy. Inspired by the mythological symbol, sleek exterior and a glint in the eyes, it glides resilient.
In chaos, we find the helpers. In grief, we find peace. In pause, we find out breath… And in Wearable Art, we find beauty and community.
Sven and Olaf
Designed and created by Claire German;
modeled by Claire German and Doris Moxham
Sven’s costume is a combination of new and recycled materials. The antlers are paper Mache and based off of a caribou antler. The body is a framework of 2 tomato cages, laminate floor padding, and duct tape covered in fabric and fake fur. The legs are pool noodles and sour cream tubs for hooves. All of this is attached to a motocross chest protector which acts as a backpack to secure the costume to the actor.
Olaf was designed to mimic the movements of the Broadway puppet version. We wanted him to be bouncy and move similar to a puppet but allow the costume to be worn by an actor. He is made from fleece and poly fill sewn to a t-shirt base. The hood was repurposed from a toddler costume, and is detachable which allowed us to use it as a prop in the beginning of the play Frozen Jr. for Colony Middle School.
modeled by Claire German and Doris Moxham
Sven’s costume is a combination of new and recycled materials. The antlers are paper Mache and based off of a caribou antler. The body is a framework of 2 tomato cages, laminate floor padding, and duct tape covered in fabric and fake fur. The legs are pool noodles and sour cream tubs for hooves. All of this is attached to a motocross chest protector which acts as a backpack to secure the costume to the actor.
Olaf was designed to mimic the movements of the Broadway puppet version. We wanted him to be bouncy and move similar to a puppet but allow the costume to be worn by an actor. He is made from fleece and poly fill sewn to a t-shirt base. The hood was repurposed from a toddler costume, and is detachable which allowed us to use it as a prop in the beginning of the play Frozen Jr. for Colony Middle School.
Back to Charleston
Designed, created, and modeled by Marilyn Bennett
This creation is designed as a 2020’s flapper outfit. It is the latest in a very sophisticated as well as stylish fringed bag dress, making maximum use of empty potting soil bags.
Marilyn tried on various bags and discovered that the 40-pound All Purpose Bark Mulch bag fitted her perfectly. The 40-pound Miracle Grow Potting Soil bag was just a bit tight. She did consider the 50 or 60-pound bags, but they lacked the slim flapper look she was aiming for.
This creation is designed as a 2020’s flapper outfit. It is the latest in a very sophisticated as well as stylish fringed bag dress, making maximum use of empty potting soil bags.
Marilyn tried on various bags and discovered that the 40-pound All Purpose Bark Mulch bag fitted her perfectly. The 40-pound Miracle Grow Potting Soil bag was just a bit tight. She did consider the 50 or 60-pound bags, but they lacked the slim flapper look she was aiming for.
The Roamer
Designed, created, and modeled by Darren Mielke
His creator is long gone, but he is still roaming the world. If one piece of him wears out, he just replaces it!
This creation is sponsored by The Steam-Driven Boutique / Gathering Grounds Cafe in Wasilla, owned by My House. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
His creator is long gone, but he is still roaming the world. If one piece of him wears out, he just replaces it!
This creation is sponsored by The Steam-Driven Boutique / Gathering Grounds Cafe in Wasilla, owned by My House. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
I’m Like a Bird, I Only Fly Away
Designed and Created by Sandra McMillian and Nina Shaw;
modeled by Sandra McMillian
This costume was inspired by birds mating for life. Spreading their feathers widely in courtship, showing all Glitz and Glamour hoping to gain favor of their mate
modeled by Sandra McMillian
This costume was inspired by birds mating for life. Spreading their feathers widely in courtship, showing all Glitz and Glamour hoping to gain favor of their mate
Shake It Up!
Designed, created, and modeled by Maeve Rath
Like generations of teenagers before her, Maeve revels in 2 things– expressing herself through arts, and keeping mature adults on their toes. So what are you waiting for? Dust yourself off! Shake it up!
Like generations of teenagers before her, Maeve revels in 2 things– expressing herself through arts, and keeping mature adults on their toes. So what are you waiting for? Dust yourself off! Shake it up!
Shaken and Stirred
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux;
modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
Cocktails and champagne elements adorn this edgy piece.
Warning: Contents under extreme pressure!
modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
Cocktails and champagne elements adorn this edgy piece.
Warning: Contents under extreme pressure!
Noise
Designed, created, and modeled by Linda Lockhart
What can you do with 1 corset, 2 yards of duct tape, 3 tablecloths and 4 hours? Linda whipped up this confection with no drawing, no pattern, and no real plan—just did it. Not her normal process. Let’s see if she can still make some Noise and Shake It!
What can you do with 1 corset, 2 yards of duct tape, 3 tablecloths and 4 hours? Linda whipped up this confection with no drawing, no pattern, and no real plan—just did it. Not her normal process. Let’s see if she can still make some Noise and Shake It!
Dynamic Entry Investors
Designed, created, and modeled by Ean Johnson
Air quality these days is so bad, you don't want to get caught breathing it. Did you know millions of toxic elements pass though filtration systems? Why settle for Chernobyl lungs like everyone else when you could be breathing luxurious designer atmosphere? Carpe-diem Corp LLC lets you take a deep breath!
Materials: Commercially available products, sourced from international factories, with expedited shipping.
Air quality these days is so bad, you don't want to get caught breathing it. Did you know millions of toxic elements pass though filtration systems? Why settle for Chernobyl lungs like everyone else when you could be breathing luxurious designer atmosphere? Carpe-diem Corp LLC lets you take a deep breath!
Materials: Commercially available products, sourced from international factories, with expedited shipping.
Justin Pendergrass and Michael Sisson of Newsense Music Entertainment
The 14th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Justin Pendergrass and Michael Sisson of Newsense Music Entertainment.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Justin Pendergrass and Michael Sisson of Newsense Music Entertainment.
Hillary Saffran
Hillary Saffran (pictured) and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Gran Warrior
Designed, created, and modeled by Elaine Rountree
No vegetable is safe from this warrior. This vegetable slayer is made from tabs from aluminum cans, vegetable bags, a vegetable strainer helmet, and more. Elaine's grandson carved the sword.
No vegetable is safe from this warrior. This vegetable slayer is made from tabs from aluminum cans, vegetable bags, a vegetable strainer helmet, and more. Elaine's grandson carved the sword.
They Are Shakin'
Designed, created, and modeled by Pam McCaul, Vicky Killian, Trish Keown, and Shelly Warner
These paper dolls are made from paper, glitter, Sharpies, plastic, nylons, balloons, tule… And they are here to Shake It Up!
These paper dolls are made from paper, glitter, Sharpies, plastic, nylons, balloons, tule… And they are here to Shake It Up!
Shine On, You Crazy Hyena
Designed, created, and modeled by Sierra Wake
Welcome Nova! Sierra based her design on her anthropomorphic art, which is the blending of animals with human characteristics
Nova has the head and paws of a hyena, and the body of a teen girl. Oh… and she even has a tail.
Welcome Nova! Sierra based her design on her anthropomorphic art, which is the blending of animals with human characteristics
Nova has the head and paws of a hyena, and the body of a teen girl. Oh… and she even has a tail.
Nyala–A slender Horned Antelope from SE Africa
Designed and Created by Sandra McMillian and Nina Shaw;
modeled by Sandra McMillian
This costume is inspired from Horns and Hiding. This Camouflage outfit is made to disguise and deceive the enemy. It is made from a German Silk Parachute. The cape and pantsuit show ripcord gather accents and feather trim.
modeled by Sandra McMillian
This costume is inspired from Horns and Hiding. This Camouflage outfit is made to disguise and deceive the enemy. It is made from a German Silk Parachute. The cape and pantsuit show ripcord gather accents and feather trim.
Winter Kill
Designed, created, and modeled by Peter Nicholson
It’s been so cold lately… so cold! The freezing temperatures have jumped the front line in battle with the birch bugs. In their weakened state, the Birch King steps in for the winter kill.
It’s been so cold lately… so cold! The freezing temperatures have jumped the front line in battle with the birch bugs. In their weakened state, the Birch King steps in for the winter kill.
Ain’t She Sweet / Ain’t She Sweet Redux
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton;
modeled by Kate Lawton and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
In 1927 when Ain’t She Sweet was written, crocheted doilies and antimacassars were in vogue. Tables, pianos, and upholstered furniture were adorned with them. Now, the doilies adorn the skits of our models.
Ain’t it remarkable that both Eddie Cantor and The Beatles would cover the song!
Designer Ginny finds it remarkable that she can stand to look at a doily after sewing over one hundred on the skirts.
modeled by Kate Lawton and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
In 1927 when Ain’t She Sweet was written, crocheted doilies and antimacassars were in vogue. Tables, pianos, and upholstered furniture were adorned with them. Now, the doilies adorn the skits of our models.
Ain’t it remarkable that both Eddie Cantor and The Beatles would cover the song!
Designer Ginny finds it remarkable that she can stand to look at a doily after sewing over one hundred on the skirts.
Rebels With A Cause
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux;
modeled by Alyvia and Ainsley Davis, and Lindsey Kaufman
An edgy environmental graffiti piece inspired by environmental and global issues and concerns.
modeled by Alyvia and Ainsley Davis, and Lindsey Kaufman
An edgy environmental graffiti piece inspired by environmental and global issues and concerns.
Volcanic Eruption
Designed and created by Barbara Andrist;
modeled by Lena Andrist
Our model is clothed in color fabric depicting a volcanic eruption. The umbrella above her head depicts the ash and pumice flowing down to surround her in a ring of fire.
modeled by Lena Andrist
Our model is clothed in color fabric depicting a volcanic eruption. The umbrella above her head depicts the ash and pumice flowing down to surround her in a ring of fire.
Birds of a Feather
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton and Pat Gakin;
modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin, and Laurie Pratt
The only thing similar about these three birds is that they all sport feathers, plumes, and pinions… lots of them. In fact, it looks like the ostrich has donated some of her feathers to the flamingo.
Did the stork give up its baby-delivery service to hang out with feathered friends? Designers Ginny and Pat might know the answer!
Did model Laurie cancel a Las Vegas gig to strut her stuff on the Wearable Art runway? Just proves the importance of having a flock for friendship.
modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin, and Laurie Pratt
The only thing similar about these three birds is that they all sport feathers, plumes, and pinions… lots of them. In fact, it looks like the ostrich has donated some of her feathers to the flamingo.
Did the stork give up its baby-delivery service to hang out with feathered friends? Designers Ginny and Pat might know the answer!
Did model Laurie cancel a Las Vegas gig to strut her stuff on the Wearable Art runway? Just proves the importance of having a flock for friendship.
Corduroy Fantasy
Designed, created, and modeled by Colleen Wake
What do you get when you mix Stevie Nicks’ style from the late 70’s with Blondie… Corduroy Fantasy!
The funky jacket is repurposed corduroy jeans that have been quilted and fancy stitched. Add a pair of tye-dye flare-leg slacks, and a wild hat, and you get some groovy 70’s style!
What do you get when you mix Stevie Nicks’ style from the late 70’s with Blondie… Corduroy Fantasy!
The funky jacket is repurposed corduroy jeans that have been quilted and fancy stitched. Add a pair of tye-dye flare-leg slacks, and a wild hat, and you get some groovy 70’s style!
Shaken
Designed and created by Nikalee Rath and Children;
modeled by Maeve, Whimsey, and Ridley Rath
Out of the linen closet and onto the runway! This year's theme has the Rath kids daydreaming about living in a shaken snowglobe
All the kids helped design and create their outfits, and Maeve created hers entirely on her own.
Ridley is excited to wear his new pillow case vest everytime he can. And Princess Whimsey is vying to bring back cloaks and gowns as everyday attire.
modeled by Maeve, Whimsey, and Ridley Rath
Out of the linen closet and onto the runway! This year's theme has the Rath kids daydreaming about living in a shaken snowglobe
All the kids helped design and create their outfits, and Maeve created hers entirely on her own.
Ridley is excited to wear his new pillow case vest everytime he can. And Princess Whimsey is vying to bring back cloaks and gowns as everyday attire.
Lost in Japan
Designed and created by Juliah Barnett;
modeled by Taylor Short
This creation was inspired by Juliah’s dream of visiting Japan during cherry blossom season, and her growing obsession with tree art. She is lost in this dream, having the night of her life. She is fearless, and shines bright.
modeled by Taylor Short
This creation was inspired by Juliah’s dream of visiting Japan during cherry blossom season, and her growing obsession with tree art. She is lost in this dream, having the night of her life. She is fearless, and shines bright.
Earthquake Coat
Designed, created, and modeled by Bea Adler (pictured); Evening performance modeled by Niki Pease
This FEMA coat is a patchwork map of our Valley, with earthquake faults lit up. All made from recycled and repurposed materials.
Listen carefully to her song, so you’ll be prepared for our next shake-up!
This FEMA coat is a patchwork map of our Valley, with earthquake faults lit up. All made from recycled and repurposed materials.
Listen carefully to her song, so you’ll be prepared for our next shake-up!
Raven's Alter Ego
Designed and created by Tamora Harding-Childs;
modeled by Claire Childs
All Shook Up, wake up, to look up–at Raven. Reminding us we are one energy. Inspired by the mythological symbol, sleek exterior and a glint in the eyes, it glides resilient.
In chaos, we find the helpers. In grief, we find peace. In pause, we find out breath… And in Wearable Art, we find beauty and community.
modeled by Claire Childs
All Shook Up, wake up, to look up–at Raven. Reminding us we are one energy. Inspired by the mythological symbol, sleek exterior and a glint in the eyes, it glides resilient.
In chaos, we find the helpers. In grief, we find peace. In pause, we find out breath… And in Wearable Art, we find beauty and community.
Sven and Olaf
Designed and created by Claire German;
modeled by Claire German and Doris Moxham
Sven’s costume is a combination of new and recycled materials. The antlers are paper Mache and based off of a caribou antler. The body is a framework of 2 tomato cages, laminate floor padding, and duct tape covered in fabric and fake fur. The legs are pool noodles and sour cream tubs for hooves. All of this is attached to a motocross chest protector which acts as a backpack to secure the costume to the actor.
Olaf was designed to mimic the movements of the Broadway puppet version. We wanted him to be bouncy and move similar to a puppet but allow the costume to be worn by an actor. He is made from fleece and poly fill sewn to a t-shirt base. The hood was repurposed from a toddler costume, and is detachable which allowed us to use it as a prop in the beginning of the play Frozen Jr. for Colony Middle School.
modeled by Claire German and Doris Moxham
Sven’s costume is a combination of new and recycled materials. The antlers are paper Mache and based off of a caribou antler. The body is a framework of 2 tomato cages, laminate floor padding, and duct tape covered in fabric and fake fur. The legs are pool noodles and sour cream tubs for hooves. All of this is attached to a motocross chest protector which acts as a backpack to secure the costume to the actor.
Olaf was designed to mimic the movements of the Broadway puppet version. We wanted him to be bouncy and move similar to a puppet but allow the costume to be worn by an actor. He is made from fleece and poly fill sewn to a t-shirt base. The hood was repurposed from a toddler costume, and is detachable which allowed us to use it as a prop in the beginning of the play Frozen Jr. for Colony Middle School.
Back to Charleston
Designed, created, and modeled by Marilyn Bennett
This creation is designed as a 2020’s flapper outfit. It is the latest in a very sophisticated as well as stylish fringed bag dress, making maximum use of empty potting soil bags.
Marilyn tried on various bags and discovered that the 40-pound All Purpose Bark Mulch bag fitted her perfectly. The 40-pound Miracle Grow Potting Soil bag was just a bit tight. She did consider the 50 or 60-pound bags, but they lacked the slim flapper look she was aiming for.
This creation is designed as a 2020’s flapper outfit. It is the latest in a very sophisticated as well as stylish fringed bag dress, making maximum use of empty potting soil bags.
Marilyn tried on various bags and discovered that the 40-pound All Purpose Bark Mulch bag fitted her perfectly. The 40-pound Miracle Grow Potting Soil bag was just a bit tight. She did consider the 50 or 60-pound bags, but they lacked the slim flapper look she was aiming for.
The Roamer
Designed, created, and modeled by Darren Mielke
His creator is long gone, but he is still roaming the world. If one piece of him wears out, he just replaces it!
This creation is sponsored by The Steam-Driven Boutique / Gathering Grounds Cafe in Wasilla, owned by My House. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
His creator is long gone, but he is still roaming the world. If one piece of him wears out, he just replaces it!
This creation is sponsored by The Steam-Driven Boutique / Gathering Grounds Cafe in Wasilla, owned by My House. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
I’m Like a Bird, I Only Fly Away
Designed and Created by Sandra McMillian and Nina Shaw;
modeled by Sandra McMillian
This costume was inspired by birds mating for life. Spreading their feathers widely in courtship, showing all Glitz and Glamour hoping to gain favor of their mate
modeled by Sandra McMillian
This costume was inspired by birds mating for life. Spreading their feathers widely in courtship, showing all Glitz and Glamour hoping to gain favor of their mate
Shake It Up!
Designed, created, and modeled by Maeve Rath
Like generations of teenagers before her, Maeve revels in 2 things– expressing herself through arts, and keeping mature adults on their toes. So what are you waiting for? Dust yourself off! Shake it up!
Like generations of teenagers before her, Maeve revels in 2 things– expressing herself through arts, and keeping mature adults on their toes. So what are you waiting for? Dust yourself off! Shake it up!
Shaken and Stirred
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux;
modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
Cocktails and champagne elements adorn this edgy piece.
Warning: Contents under extreme pressure!
modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
Cocktails and champagne elements adorn this edgy piece.
Warning: Contents under extreme pressure!
Noise
Designed, created, and modeled by Linda Lockhart
What can you do with 1 corset, 2 yards of duct tape, 3 tablecloths and 4 hours? Linda whipped up this confection with no drawing, no pattern, and no real plan—just did it. Not her normal process. Let’s see if she can still make some Noise and Shake It!
What can you do with 1 corset, 2 yards of duct tape, 3 tablecloths and 4 hours? Linda whipped up this confection with no drawing, no pattern, and no real plan—just did it. Not her normal process. Let’s see if she can still make some Noise and Shake It!
Dynamic Entry Investors
Designed, created, and modeled by Ean Johnson
Air quality these days is so bad, you don't want to get caught breathing it. Did you know millions of toxic elements pass though filtration systems? Why settle for Chernobyl lungs like everyone else when you could be breathing luxurious designer atmosphere? Carpe-diem Corp LLC lets you take a deep breath!
Materials: Commercially available products, sourced from international factories, with expedited shipping.
Air quality these days is so bad, you don't want to get caught breathing it. Did you know millions of toxic elements pass though filtration systems? Why settle for Chernobyl lungs like everyone else when you could be breathing luxurious designer atmosphere? Carpe-diem Corp LLC lets you take a deep breath!
Materials: Commercially available products, sourced from international factories, with expedited shipping.
2019
The 13th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Bewitched!" - February 16, 2019
Devon Shaw and Jason Howard.
The 13th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performanc were opened by Devon Shaw and Jason Howard.
Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performanc were opened by Devon Shaw and Jason Howard.
Pam Huyck and Hillary Saffran
Pam Huyck and Hillary Saffran served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Introduction
Carmen Summerfield opened the show as a bewitching Witch!
Carmen is wearing an outfit made from admission tickets to VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Shows.
Carmen is wearing an outfit made from admission tickets to VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Shows.
Girls Night Out
Designed and created by Robin Bumgardner and the MatSu Mamas;
modeled by Hillary Saffran
Our Lady in Red dress is decorated with handmade hats representing the Matsu Mamas Group, that wears red hats. Materials are toilet paper rolls and fabric scraps with all the leftovers in our sewing kits, such as beads, ribbons, buttons, feathers, bows and other baubles.
Crafting these hats had us all brimming over with enthusiasm and friendship over the past few months. Our hats are off to the Valley Arts Alliance for letting us share our fashion fun in the Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show todays.
modeled by Hillary Saffran
Our Lady in Red dress is decorated with handmade hats representing the Matsu Mamas Group, that wears red hats. Materials are toilet paper rolls and fabric scraps with all the leftovers in our sewing kits, such as beads, ribbons, buttons, feathers, bows and other baubles.
Crafting these hats had us all brimming over with enthusiasm and friendship over the past few months. Our hats are off to the Valley Arts Alliance for letting us share our fashion fun in the Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show todays.
An Explosion of Catastrophe
Designed, created, and modeled by Colleen Wake
This is Colleen’s 12th year in the show. She had no idea what to do, so she asked her sister for music suggestions. Her sister suggested “Ladies and Gentlemen”. Colleen loved the song, so she watched the music video and made this outfit to go along with the song.
I am trying to get everyone’s attention… Look at me!
This is Colleen’s 12th year in the show. She had no idea what to do, so she asked her sister for music suggestions. Her sister suggested “Ladies and Gentlemen”. Colleen loved the song, so she watched the music video and made this outfit to go along with the song.
I am trying to get everyone’s attention… Look at me!
A Beautiful Garden Delight
Designed and created by Sandra McMillian, assisted by Nina Shaw;
modeled by Sandra McMillian
Inspired by Sandra’s love of gardening, this umbrella frame supports a recycled dress and many, many flowers attached by a tagging gun.
modeled by Sandra McMillian
Inspired by Sandra’s love of gardening, this umbrella frame supports a recycled dress and many, many flowers attached by a tagging gun.
Something Shiny
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart;
modeled by Courtney-Lynn Cox
Hand-linked pirate coins sway from this sparkling golden garment. In Ancient Egyptian fashion we tried to get Courtney-Lynn to wear nothing under this, but that was "nothing doing!" Besides this is a family show! Now for you Black Sails fans get ready to see "something shiny.".
modeled by Courtney-Lynn Cox
Hand-linked pirate coins sway from this sparkling golden garment. In Ancient Egyptian fashion we tried to get Courtney-Lynn to wear nothing under this, but that was "nothing doing!" Besides this is a family show! Now for you Black Sails fans get ready to see "something shiny.".
24 Carrot Magic
Designed, created, and modeled by Sandra Cook
You could say that Sandra mailed her outfit in this year, literally, by sewing used envelopes together to make her pinafore, and later painting her creation 24 karat gold.
Sandra’s concept of 24 karat magic wasn’t exactly what Bruno Mars had in mind when he wrote the song, but it is perfect for the Matanuska Valley. This song makes her heart BEET!
You could say that Sandra mailed her outfit in this year, literally, by sewing used envelopes together to make her pinafore, and later painting her creation 24 karat gold.
Sandra’s concept of 24 karat magic wasn’t exactly what Bruno Mars had in mind when he wrote the song, but it is perfect for the Matanuska Valley. This song makes her heart BEET!
Metamorphosis
Designed and created by Ava Peticolas and Carmen Summerfield;
modeled by Ava Peticolas
Ava volunteered to drag herself down the runway as a caterpillar made from recycled materials, such as little “Zip-Fizz” containers and other materials found in Pat Garley’s studio.
Hopefully Ava can break free from this cocoon and fly away!
modeled by Ava Peticolas
Ava volunteered to drag herself down the runway as a caterpillar made from recycled materials, such as little “Zip-Fizz” containers and other materials found in Pat Garley’s studio.
Hopefully Ava can break free from this cocoon and fly away!
Bewitching Plastic
Designed and created by Dianne Boyd;
modeled by Marilyn Bennett
Bewitching single-use plastic, so convenient, so easy to trash and forget. Oh how we love you! Stop! Single use plastic has a dark side! If you get bewitched by single-use plastic, please recycle. And be sure to visit the Valley Community for Recycling Solutions, and help protect our environment.
Bewitching Plastic dress was made from 300 plastic bags, and 3 disposable plastic table cloths. The hat has feathers made from plastic strips, and flowers and feathers from plastic bottles.
modeled by Marilyn Bennett
Bewitching single-use plastic, so convenient, so easy to trash and forget. Oh how we love you! Stop! Single use plastic has a dark side! If you get bewitched by single-use plastic, please recycle. And be sure to visit the Valley Community for Recycling Solutions, and help protect our environment.
Bewitching Plastic dress was made from 300 plastic bags, and 3 disposable plastic table cloths. The hat has feathers made from plastic strips, and flowers and feathers from plastic bottles.
Sarah at the Ball
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton;
modeled by Kate Lawton
Kate Lawton, dressed as Sarah from the film Labyrinth, seems to have the Goblin King Jareth well in hand. He surely finds her bewitching in her gown of satin, glittered tulle, and magical fabrics that defy description. Crystals and rhinestones glimmer to complete her ensemble.
She will not fall for his attempts at enchantment. She’s captured his glass ball of spells and even Jareth himself in his owl form. Just proves that those who bewitch can themselves be bewitched.
modeled by Kate Lawton
Kate Lawton, dressed as Sarah from the film Labyrinth, seems to have the Goblin King Jareth well in hand. He surely finds her bewitching in her gown of satin, glittered tulle, and magical fabrics that defy description. Crystals and rhinestones glimmer to complete her ensemble.
She will not fall for his attempts at enchantment. She’s captured his glass ball of spells and even Jareth himself in his owl form. Just proves that those who bewitch can themselves be bewitched.
Kitsune Conjuring
Designed and created by Tamora Harding-Childs;
modeled by Claire Childs
In Asian mythology, the Kitsune (kit-soon-e) is a paranormal fox being that possesses human form to embody an elusive trickster, spell-conjurer, and a mystical spirit animal.
Behold and beware of the spell-bound Bad-Ass Be-witch of the forest.
Made from hand-painted fabric, recycled metal, plastics and upholstery, and organic material from the enchanted forest.
modeled by Claire Childs
In Asian mythology, the Kitsune (kit-soon-e) is a paranormal fox being that possesses human form to embody an elusive trickster, spell-conjurer, and a mystical spirit animal.
Behold and beware of the spell-bound Bad-Ass Be-witch of the forest.
Made from hand-painted fabric, recycled metal, plastics and upholstery, and organic material from the enchanted forest.
Bee-Witch
Designed and created by Kim Kilkenny;
modeled by Johanna Mees
This cross between a bee and a witch is made from 60 yards of tulle, embellished with beads, paint, trim, feathers and velvet.
modeled by Johanna Mees
This cross between a bee and a witch is made from 60 yards of tulle, embellished with beads, paint, trim, feathers and velvet.
Fairy Godmothers
Designed, created, and modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gaken, and Audrey Kelly
These three ladies should look familiar as they’ve graced the runway and bewitched the audience in various attire and personas over the past eleven years. 2019 brings a communal effort in design and creation to celebrate Wearable Art’s 13th year.
Whether they travel in threes as Flora, Fauna, and Meriwether, or in groups of six with different monikers at a different locale, they obviously love to flit about in net and tulle. This is the fourth time they’ve appeared in tutus on the Wearable Art runway. Sequined tops add required fairy glamour. Fairy wings and wands along with the iconic cone hats complete the ensembles. What more could one want other than a wish or two granted!
These three ladies should look familiar as they’ve graced the runway and bewitched the audience in various attire and personas over the past eleven years. 2019 brings a communal effort in design and creation to celebrate Wearable Art’s 13th year.
Whether they travel in threes as Flora, Fauna, and Meriwether, or in groups of six with different monikers at a different locale, they obviously love to flit about in net and tulle. This is the fourth time they’ve appeared in tutus on the Wearable Art runway. Sequined tops add required fairy glamour. Fairy wings and wands along with the iconic cone hats complete the ensembles. What more could one want other than a wish or two granted!
Queen of the Dance
Designed, created, and modeled by Maeve Morgan Rath
Maeve's primary question when considering clothing is, "can I dance in it?"
Made from plastic bags and left over yarn, she hearkened to her Celt-Irish ancestors for inspiration in creating this outfit. For thousands of years, medieval and modern religions have painted many ancient queens and goddesses, like Queen Maeve and Morgan Le Fey, as wicked witches.
Our Maeve sees through all of that, and embraces the bewitching magic of her mighty namesakes: Maeve, the cunning and enchanting fairy queen; Maeve the intoxicating warrior queen; Maeve, the powerful sovereign goddess of Ireland at the Hills of Tara; the Irish triple goddess called Morrigan, and Morgan le Fey, infamous witch of Arthurian legends.
Maeve's primary question when considering clothing is, "can I dance in it?"
Made from plastic bags and left over yarn, she hearkened to her Celt-Irish ancestors for inspiration in creating this outfit. For thousands of years, medieval and modern religions have painted many ancient queens and goddesses, like Queen Maeve and Morgan Le Fey, as wicked witches.
Our Maeve sees through all of that, and embraces the bewitching magic of her mighty namesakes: Maeve, the cunning and enchanting fairy queen; Maeve the intoxicating warrior queen; Maeve, the powerful sovereign goddess of Ireland at the Hills of Tara; the Irish triple goddess called Morrigan, and Morgan le Fey, infamous witch of Arthurian legends.
A Silver Dream
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux;
modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
An ethereal dream, swinging huge rosettes of metals, fabric, and dried flowers, elegantly entwined.
Made from garden screening, fabric, silvery dried flowers, and fairy lights.
modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
An ethereal dream, swinging huge rosettes of metals, fabric, and dried flowers, elegantly entwined.
Made from garden screening, fabric, silvery dried flowers, and fairy lights.
Paper Cut
Designed and created by River Flowers and the Steam Driven Boutique staff;
modeled by Brandi Kinney (afternoon, shown) and Gabbrielle Madison (evening)
A Victorian-inspired ensemble made from home décor magazines, ribbon, and chop sticks.
This creation is sponsored by the Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla. The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs. The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
modeled by Brandi Kinney (afternoon, shown) and Gabbrielle Madison (evening)
A Victorian-inspired ensemble made from home décor magazines, ribbon, and chop sticks.
This creation is sponsored by the Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla. The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs. The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Winter Queen in Training
Designed, created, and modeled by Alia McKenzie-Cole
Cold breezes, sparkling ice sickles, snowflakes falling lazily. Hoarfrost covering the trees, frozen lakes and rosy cheeks. Sunlight sparkling on a silent forest, the sounds of the crunching snow under your feet. Days of sunshine making the world melt, followed by more snow and ice.
All of these are brought to you by the Winter Queen in Training. She rejoices in making us grumble and keeps track of how many cars she puts in the ditches.
The Winter Queen enjoys re-purposing her mother’s old dresses, making them more fashionable and in her taste. She uses her budding magic to wrap herself in snowflakes, ice sickles and frost.
This dress was recycled from the production wardrobe of the Valley Arts Alliance Alaska Home Companion show. Alia redesigned it by debulking several layers of tousle. She also made the ice sickles and snowflakes using hot glue and lots of glitter!
Cold breezes, sparkling ice sickles, snowflakes falling lazily. Hoarfrost covering the trees, frozen lakes and rosy cheeks. Sunlight sparkling on a silent forest, the sounds of the crunching snow under your feet. Days of sunshine making the world melt, followed by more snow and ice.
All of these are brought to you by the Winter Queen in Training. She rejoices in making us grumble and keeps track of how many cars she puts in the ditches.
The Winter Queen enjoys re-purposing her mother’s old dresses, making them more fashionable and in her taste. She uses her budding magic to wrap herself in snowflakes, ice sickles and frost.
This dress was recycled from the production wardrobe of the Valley Arts Alliance Alaska Home Companion show. Alia redesigned it by debulking several layers of tousle. She also made the ice sickles and snowflakes using hot glue and lots of glitter!
Platinum Blonds Atomic #78
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux;
modeled by Lindsey Kaufman and Alyvia Davis
An edgy piece using and manipulating punched sheet metals, diamond plate, vinyl, fabrics, and barbed wire.
modeled by Lindsey Kaufman and Alyvia Davis
An edgy piece using and manipulating punched sheet metals, diamond plate, vinyl, fabrics, and barbed wire.
Midsummer Night's Dream
Designed and created by Bea Adler;
modeled by Cassidy Seamount and Izak Shelley
William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a fantasy of lovers, both human and forest fairy, who are thwarted by mischief and revenge, in finding their true loves.
In this scene, we see Titania, Queen of the Fairies, who has quarreled with the Oberon the Fairy King. To get back at her, he has bewitched her to fall in love with the first creature she sees upon awakening from an enchanted sleep.
Meanwhile, Bottom, a comic actor has also been bewitched. He’s been turned into a donkey and lured by mischievous sprites to be the first thing Titania will see when she wakes.
modeled by Cassidy Seamount and Izak Shelley
William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a fantasy of lovers, both human and forest fairy, who are thwarted by mischief and revenge, in finding their true loves.
In this scene, we see Titania, Queen of the Fairies, who has quarreled with the Oberon the Fairy King. To get back at her, he has bewitched her to fall in love with the first creature she sees upon awakening from an enchanted sleep.
Meanwhile, Bottom, a comic actor has also been bewitched. He’s been turned into a donkey and lured by mischievous sprites to be the first thing Titania will see when she wakes.
Tundra Riot
Designed and created by Sierra and Colleen Wake;
modeled by Sierra Wake
Tyler Kimiwasha (kimi-wash-ah) is a Shape-Shifter, with the wings and feet of a dragon.
Sierra made this creation so that she can get her character, Tyler Kimiwasha (kimi-wash-ah), into the public eye.
modeled by Sierra Wake
Tyler Kimiwasha (kimi-wash-ah) is a Shape-Shifter, with the wings and feet of a dragon.
Sierra made this creation so that she can get her character, Tyler Kimiwasha (kimi-wash-ah), into the public eye.
But Knot for Me
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton;
modeled by Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
Falling in love can be a bewitching experience, but that doesn’t mean it necessarily ends happily. Much to her chagrin, Michelle Spiegel-Freeman has learned this sad fact over the past few years as artist Ginny Lawton has dressed her in handkerchiefs for “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and last year tangled her up in blue. This year it’s macramé!
Michelle has added her own touch of levity. When skies turn to gray and one exclaims “hi-ho, alas, and eat-a-banana.”
modeled by Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
Falling in love can be a bewitching experience, but that doesn’t mean it necessarily ends happily. Much to her chagrin, Michelle Spiegel-Freeman has learned this sad fact over the past few years as artist Ginny Lawton has dressed her in handkerchiefs for “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and last year tangled her up in blue. This year it’s macramé!
Michelle has added her own touch of levity. When skies turn to gray and one exclaims “hi-ho, alas, and eat-a-banana.”
Birch King's Revenge
Designed, created, and modeled by Peter Nicholson
Birch King gets his revenge on the insects that are killing the trees.
Materials include birch bark, birch branches, cedar shims, raven feathers, ferns, moss, and more.
Birch King gets his revenge on the insects that are killing the trees.
Materials include birch bark, birch branches, cedar shims, raven feathers, ferns, moss, and more.
The Rag Picker
Designed, created, and modeled by Ean Johnson
In a land where money no longer exists, the resourceful Rag Picker scavenges anything that bewitches the eyes, to barter for supplies.
This creation is sponsored by The Gathering Grounds Cafe in Wasilla, owned by My House. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
In a land where money no longer exists, the resourceful Rag Picker scavenges anything that bewitches the eyes, to barter for supplies.
This creation is sponsored by The Gathering Grounds Cafe in Wasilla, owned by My House. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Out of the Galaxy
Designed and created by Sandra McMillian, assisted by Nina Shaw;
modeled by Sandra McMillian
Sandra loves looking into the night sky and viewing the stars and planets. This inspired her to make this creation. Special thanks to her husband for wiring..
modeled by Sandra McMillian
Sandra loves looking into the night sky and viewing the stars and planets. This inspired her to make this creation. Special thanks to her husband for wiring..
2018
The 12th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Parallel Universe!" - February 17, 2018
Adam Patterson
The 12th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both shows were opened by Adam Patterson.
Pam Huyck and Becky McLaughlin
Pam Huyck and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Miss Alaska 2017
Angelina Klapperich made the top 15 for Miss America 2017 and won the Miss Congeniality Award during Nationals in Atlantic City. She is the second woman from Alaska to make the top 15; the first was about 30 years ago.
She has spent the year immersing herself in the communities across the State as Miss Alaska, spreading awareness about her platform: " Be compassionate! Everyone fights a personal battle"
Angelina has been very active presenting her platform of compassion to hundreds of students throughout our Mat-Su school district, from elementary to area high schools.
Angelina attended Palmer Middle school and is a graduate of Colony High and UAA. She is Alaska Grown, and lives in Wasilla.
Today Angelina is wearing her ALASKA SNOW QUEEN dress she wore in the Miss America parade in Atlantic City!
She has spent the year immersing herself in the communities across the State as Miss Alaska, spreading awareness about her platform: " Be compassionate! Everyone fights a personal battle"
Angelina has been very active presenting her platform of compassion to hundreds of students throughout our Mat-Su school district, from elementary to area high schools.
Angelina attended Palmer Middle school and is a graduate of Colony High and UAA. She is Alaska Grown, and lives in Wasilla.
Today Angelina is wearing her ALASKA SNOW QUEEN dress she wore in the Miss America parade in Atlantic City!
Why Blend-In When You Were Born To Stand-Out?
Designed and created by Sandra McMillian, with assistance from Nina Shaw; modeled by Sandra McMillian
This peacock inspired dress is made out of many, many peacock feathers, jewelry and other glittery shiny things, things that peacocks like!
No peacocks were harmed for this creation. Peacocks molt every year, and they happily donate their old feathers to Sandra, so all the feathers you see are recycled.
This peacock inspired dress is made out of many, many peacock feathers, jewelry and other glittery shiny things, things that peacocks like!
No peacocks were harmed for this creation. Peacocks molt every year, and they happily donate their old feathers to Sandra, so all the feathers you see are recycled.
The Lycanroc (lie-can-roc)
Designed and created by Sierra and Colleen Wake; modeled by Sierra Wake
The magical transformation of a person changing into a wolf. Also called a LYCANROC.
This creature is one of Sierra’s Crystal Creatures that she designs and creates.
The magical transformation of a person changing into a wolf. Also called a LYCANROC.
This creature is one of Sierra’s Crystal Creatures that she designs and creates.
Tooth Fairies
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart; modeled by Nan Potts and Ari Grant
Any children in the house? These cuties will be collecting teeth and leaving coins for the good girls and boys. Remember to brush those pearly whites: the tooth fairies need them for their jewelry!
Linda Lockhart created these beauties at her Top Drawer Studio-Thrift Store for the Big Lake PTO Trunk or Treat this past Halloween, to represent Dr. Knoxes dental practice. The fairies had so much fun there they wanted to come and see you, too . . . Don't forget to check under your pillow!
Any children in the house? These cuties will be collecting teeth and leaving coins for the good girls and boys. Remember to brush those pearly whites: the tooth fairies need them for their jewelry!
Linda Lockhart created these beauties at her Top Drawer Studio-Thrift Store for the Big Lake PTO Trunk or Treat this past Halloween, to represent Dr. Knoxes dental practice. The fairies had so much fun there they wanted to come and see you, too . . . Don't forget to check under your pillow!
Asian Transformation
Designed, created, and modeled by Colleen Wake
This Asian-inspired Dragon Dress has scales like a dragon, made from over a thousand pieces of 4-inch fabric squares, which took years to collect!
Colleen dedicated this performance to her two moms who passed away last year.
This Asian-inspired Dragon Dress has scales like a dragon, made from over a thousand pieces of 4-inch fabric squares, which took years to collect!
Colleen dedicated this performance to her two moms who passed away last year.
The Golden Ruler
Designed and created by Tamora Harding-Childs; modeled by Claire Childs
This creation, the Golden Ruler, is inspired by Mad Max & Queen, rulers of the past & future. This golden garment represents a Royal of an other-worldly time and space
Made from recycled plastic, organic material, and found metal scraps.
This creation, the Golden Ruler, is inspired by Mad Max & Queen, rulers of the past & future. This golden garment represents a Royal of an other-worldly time and space
Made from recycled plastic, organic material, and found metal scraps.
Zentangled Up in Blue
Designed and created by Kali Boyer; modeled by Michele Spiegel-Freeman
Kali Boyer gave her 8th and 9th grade art students at American Charter Academy the opportunity to enter a creation for this year’s show. Seven of her students created the zentangles on the skirt; inspiration flowed as they drew with colored fabric pens.
If Michele finds this universe too taxing, she can always “zen-out” by looking at the zentangles. She certainly may need to do so if the string art games she’s playing prove too taxing.
Kali Boyer gave her 8th and 9th grade art students at American Charter Academy the opportunity to enter a creation for this year’s show. Seven of her students created the zentangles on the skirt; inspiration flowed as they drew with colored fabric pens.
If Michele finds this universe too taxing, she can always “zen-out” by looking at the zentangles. She certainly may need to do so if the string art games she’s playing prove too taxing.
The Bag Lady
Designed, created, and modeled by Patti Fisher
Here is a last minute entry that just blew in like a tumbleweed off the Parks Highway. When she’s not fluttering about town, she hangs out in trees, swinging wildly from the branches.
She’s out of control, especially in the windy Mat-Su, but if you can catch her, hang on tight and return her for recycling, either to the grocery store or to the community recycling center.
She's a regular Outlaw in Wasilla!
Here is a last minute entry that just blew in like a tumbleweed off the Parks Highway. When she’s not fluttering about town, she hangs out in trees, swinging wildly from the branches.
She’s out of control, especially in the windy Mat-Su, but if you can catch her, hang on tight and return her for recycling, either to the grocery store or to the community recycling center.
She's a regular Outlaw in Wasilla!
Mony a Mickle Makes a Muckle
Designed and created by Michelle Overstreet; modeled by Sonny Parker
Mony a Mickle Makes a Muckle, a Scottish quote, translates to "Saving a small amount soon builds up to a large amount". You'll find in this design that's exactly what was done. Welcome to an eccentric universe where even kilts can be made from recycled chip bags & other exciting items!
This creation is sponsored by The Gathering Grounds Cafe in Wasilla, owned by My House. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Special thanks to the Alaska Chip Company for donating the materials.
Mony a Mickle Makes a Muckle, a Scottish quote, translates to "Saving a small amount soon builds up to a large amount". You'll find in this design that's exactly what was done. Welcome to an eccentric universe where even kilts can be made from recycled chip bags & other exciting items!
This creation is sponsored by The Gathering Grounds Cafe in Wasilla, owned by My House. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Special thanks to the Alaska Chip Company for donating the materials.
Moirai (MOY-rye)
Designed, created, and modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin, and Audrey Kelly
Two years ago these ladies graced the runway as The Three Graces. As fate would have it, the trio has again returned as goddesses: the Moirai (MOY rye), who are better known in English as the Three Fates. For those unfamiliar with these ladies, they are responsible for determining the length and course of mortal lives.
First comes Cloth (KLOH tho) who is responsible for spinning the thread of mortal life.
Sister Lachesis (LACK uh sis) measures out the span of each life, and
Dreaded Sister Atropus (AT roe poss) wields the shears that cuts the thread.
Each Fate is appropriately dressed with fabric dresses and accessories that depict her responsibility..
Two years ago these ladies graced the runway as The Three Graces. As fate would have it, the trio has again returned as goddesses: the Moirai (MOY rye), who are better known in English as the Three Fates. For those unfamiliar with these ladies, they are responsible for determining the length and course of mortal lives.
First comes Cloth (KLOH tho) who is responsible for spinning the thread of mortal life.
Sister Lachesis (LACK uh sis) measures out the span of each life, and
Dreaded Sister Atropus (AT roe poss) wields the shears that cuts the thread.
Each Fate is appropriately dressed with fabric dresses and accessories that depict her responsibility..
Roman Ticket Slayer
Designed and created by Carmen Summerfield; modeled by Joe Stroup
What to do with all the Valley Arts Alliance tickets collected over the past 12 years… Let’s send them all on a one-way ticket to Rome!
What to do with all the Valley Arts Alliance tickets collected over the past 12 years… Let’s send them all on a one-way ticket to Rome!
Crazy Quilt Love
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton; modeled by Kate Lawton
Ginny, in her omnipresent attempt to reduce her sewing supplies, opted for daughter Kate’s crazy quilt skirt. Several of the fabrics and trims were recycled from six previous Wearable Art ensembles. The embellishments of trims, lace, appliques, flowers, and buttons add “eye candy” to the skirt. Each gore contains flowers repurposed from Kate’s May 2017 wedding décor.
Kate wore the hand embroidered silk on silk bodice at her wedding. Ginny, who learned that single thread silk takes hours to embroider, delights in the opportunity to repurpose and show off the bodice at another occasion where Kate walks “down an aisle”.
What song could be more appropriate than “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” for such an ensemble?
Ginny, in her omnipresent attempt to reduce her sewing supplies, opted for daughter Kate’s crazy quilt skirt. Several of the fabrics and trims were recycled from six previous Wearable Art ensembles. The embellishments of trims, lace, appliques, flowers, and buttons add “eye candy” to the skirt. Each gore contains flowers repurposed from Kate’s May 2017 wedding décor.
Kate wore the hand embroidered silk on silk bodice at her wedding. Ginny, who learned that single thread silk takes hours to embroider, delights in the opportunity to repurpose and show off the bodice at another occasion where Kate walks “down an aisle”.
What song could be more appropriate than “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” for such an ensemble?
Gothic Victorian Time Machine
Designed and created by River Flowers; modeled by Brandi Kinney
This up-cycled dress & bustle contains materials donated from all over our community. You can only imagine the stories each piece has acquired through time. With all these pieces put together they created a captivating step into another world.
This creation is sponsored by the new Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla. The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs. The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
This up-cycled dress & bustle contains materials donated from all over our community. You can only imagine the stories each piece has acquired through time. With all these pieces put together they created a captivating step into another world.
This creation is sponsored by the new Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla. The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs. The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Christmas Future
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart; modeled by Talon Hill
A rather disturbing glimpse of the future as seen by Mr. Scrooge. It was this fearsome creature that made the old guy change his ways.
Made of flat screen tv material, a water jug, faux fur and video tape, this is a re-cycled harbinger of a dim future—dim but recycled!
Designed at Top Drawer Studio-Thrift Store in Big Lake for the Valley Performing Arts production of A Christmas Carol which was directed by Cory Rausa. Don't miss the latest VPA production, Our Town now through March 4 at the VPA theater, and get tickets now for the highly anticipated musical Mary Poppins March 30 through April 22 at the Glenn Massey Theater.
A rather disturbing glimpse of the future as seen by Mr. Scrooge. It was this fearsome creature that made the old guy change his ways.
Made of flat screen tv material, a water jug, faux fur and video tape, this is a re-cycled harbinger of a dim future—dim but recycled!
Designed at Top Drawer Studio-Thrift Store in Big Lake for the Valley Performing Arts production of A Christmas Carol which was directed by Cory Rausa. Don't miss the latest VPA production, Our Town now through March 4 at the VPA theater, and get tickets now for the highly anticipated musical Mary Poppins March 30 through April 22 at the Glenn Massey Theater.
Can't Stop The Feeling
Designed, created, and modeled by Sandra Cook
In Sandra’s Parallel Universe she would be a fiber artist: dying, spinning, knitting and weaving her own Avant guard clothing and dancing down a runway in Palmer Alaska.
Wait—she is a fiber artist AND just happens to be in Palmer Alaska—what’s left to do? Just dance!
Sandra has fashioned her sweater from handspun Shetland and merino wool. Her skirt is hand woven using her hand-dyed and handspun wool with the addition of sari silk. Her hat is sari silk and hand painted netting.
In Sandra’s Parallel Universe she would be a fiber artist: dying, spinning, knitting and weaving her own Avant guard clothing and dancing down a runway in Palmer Alaska.
Wait—she is a fiber artist AND just happens to be in Palmer Alaska—what’s left to do? Just dance!
Sandra has fashioned her sweater from handspun Shetland and merino wool. Her skirt is hand woven using her hand-dyed and handspun wool with the addition of sari silk. Her hat is sari silk and hand painted netting.
Pea-Chick
Designed, created, and modeled by Niki Pease
Another spectacular T-N-T (Tarp-N-Tape) Creation by Niki. This Pea-Chick–instead of Peacock–is un-paralled in our universe! It is also an unflappable, “emotional support bird” for the creator of this outfit.
Another spectacular T-N-T (Tarp-N-Tape) Creation by Niki. This Pea-Chick–instead of Peacock–is un-paralled in our universe! It is also an unflappable, “emotional support bird” for the creator of this outfit.
Oceana A Nimone
Designed and created by Sandra McMillian, with assistance from Nina Shaw; modeled by Sandra McMillian
Give me sand, give me sea, please let me be who I want to be.
Inspired by snorkeling in tropical waters, Sandra is portraying a fish, swimming amongst the coral reefs.
To make the skirt look like the ocean, Sinamay fabric was used. It is commonly used for hat making and ornaments.
Give me sand, give me sea, please let me be who I want to be.
Inspired by snorkeling in tropical waters, Sandra is portraying a fish, swimming amongst the coral reefs.
To make the skirt look like the ocean, Sinamay fabric was used. It is commonly used for hat making and ornaments.
Bloom
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart; modeled by Corteneylynn Cox
A spectacular flower is about to bloom with a beguiling glow!
Venetian blinds, projector lamps, white tarp, yoga mats, plastic cups, hundreds of lights, custom wiring, batteries and a ton of glitter bring this "Flower of Linda's Imagination" to light.
Special thanks to Talon Hill, John Cortney and John Erskine for their expertise and help with this piece.
A spectacular flower is about to bloom with a beguiling glow!
Venetian blinds, projector lamps, white tarp, yoga mats, plastic cups, hundreds of lights, custom wiring, batteries and a ton of glitter bring this "Flower of Linda's Imagination" to light.
Special thanks to Talon Hill, John Cortney and John Erskine for their expertise and help with this piece.
Time Machine: 2018-1969
Designed and created by Colleen Wake; modeled by Ava Peticolas and Sierra Wake
Sometimes people think I’m a little old lady. On the inside, I’m still 21.
In our parallel universe, you can be whoever you want to be!
Sometimes people think I’m a little old lady. On the inside, I’m still 21.
In our parallel universe, you can be whoever you want to be!
Adam Patterson
The 12th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both shows were opened by Adam Patterson.
Pam Huyck and Becky McLaughlin
Pam Huyck and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Miss Alaska 2017
Angelina Klapperich made the top 15 for Miss America 2017 and won the Miss Congeniality Award during Nationals in Atlantic City. She is the second woman from Alaska to make the top 15; the first was about 30 years ago.
She has spent the year immersing herself in the communities across the State as Miss Alaska, spreading awareness about her platform: " Be compassionate! Everyone fights a personal battle"
Angelina has been very active presenting her platform of compassion to hundreds of students throughout our Mat-Su school district, from elementary to area high schools.
Angelina attended Palmer Middle school and is a graduate of Colony High and UAA. She is Alaska Grown, and lives in Wasilla.
Today Angelina is wearing her ALASKA SNOW QUEEN dress she wore in the Miss America parade in Atlantic City!
She has spent the year immersing herself in the communities across the State as Miss Alaska, spreading awareness about her platform: " Be compassionate! Everyone fights a personal battle"
Angelina has been very active presenting her platform of compassion to hundreds of students throughout our Mat-Su school district, from elementary to area high schools.
Angelina attended Palmer Middle school and is a graduate of Colony High and UAA. She is Alaska Grown, and lives in Wasilla.
Today Angelina is wearing her ALASKA SNOW QUEEN dress she wore in the Miss America parade in Atlantic City!
Why Blend-In When You Were Born To Stand-Out?
Designed and created by Sandra McMillian, with assistance from Nina Shaw; modeled by Sandra McMillian
This peacock inspired dress is made out of many, many peacock feathers, jewelry and other glittery shiny things, things that peacocks like!
No peacocks were harmed for this creation. Peacocks molt every year, and they happily donate their old feathers to Sandra, so all the feathers you see are recycled.
This peacock inspired dress is made out of many, many peacock feathers, jewelry and other glittery shiny things, things that peacocks like!
No peacocks were harmed for this creation. Peacocks molt every year, and they happily donate their old feathers to Sandra, so all the feathers you see are recycled.
The Lycanroc (lie-can-roc)
Designed and created by Sierra and Colleen Wake; modeled by Sierra Wake
The magical transformation of a person changing into a wolf. Also called a LYCANROC.
This creature is one of Sierra’s Crystal Creatures that she designs and creates.
The magical transformation of a person changing into a wolf. Also called a LYCANROC.
This creature is one of Sierra’s Crystal Creatures that she designs and creates.
Tooth Fairies
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart; modeled by Nan Potts and Ari Grant
Any children in the house? These cuties will be collecting teeth and leaving coins for the good girls and boys. Remember to brush those pearly whites: the tooth fairies need them for their jewelry!
Linda Lockhart created these beauties at her Top Drawer Studio-Thrift Store for the Big Lake PTO Trunk or Treat this past Halloween, to represent Dr. Knoxes dental practice. The fairies had so much fun there they wanted to come and see you, too . . . Don't forget to check under your pillow!
Any children in the house? These cuties will be collecting teeth and leaving coins for the good girls and boys. Remember to brush those pearly whites: the tooth fairies need them for their jewelry!
Linda Lockhart created these beauties at her Top Drawer Studio-Thrift Store for the Big Lake PTO Trunk or Treat this past Halloween, to represent Dr. Knoxes dental practice. The fairies had so much fun there they wanted to come and see you, too . . . Don't forget to check under your pillow!
Asian Transformation
Designed, created, and modeled by Colleen Wake
This Asian-inspired Dragon Dress has scales like a dragon, made from over a thousand pieces of 4-inch fabric squares, which took years to collect!
Colleen dedicated this performance to her two moms who passed away last year.
This Asian-inspired Dragon Dress has scales like a dragon, made from over a thousand pieces of 4-inch fabric squares, which took years to collect!
Colleen dedicated this performance to her two moms who passed away last year.
The Golden Ruler
Designed and created by Tamora Harding-Childs; modeled by Claire Childs
This creation, the Golden Ruler, is inspired by Mad Max & Queen, rulers of the past & future. This golden garment represents a Royal of an other-worldly time and space
Made from recycled plastic, organic material, and found metal scraps.
This creation, the Golden Ruler, is inspired by Mad Max & Queen, rulers of the past & future. This golden garment represents a Royal of an other-worldly time and space
Made from recycled plastic, organic material, and found metal scraps.
Zentangled Up in Blue
Designed and created by Kali Boyer; modeled by Michele Spiegel-Freeman
Kali Boyer gave her 8th and 9th grade art students at American Charter Academy the opportunity to enter a creation for this year’s show. Seven of her students created the zentangles on the skirt; inspiration flowed as they drew with colored fabric pens.
If Michele finds this universe too taxing, she can always “zen-out” by looking at the zentangles. She certainly may need to do so if the string art games she’s playing prove too taxing.
Kali Boyer gave her 8th and 9th grade art students at American Charter Academy the opportunity to enter a creation for this year’s show. Seven of her students created the zentangles on the skirt; inspiration flowed as they drew with colored fabric pens.
If Michele finds this universe too taxing, she can always “zen-out” by looking at the zentangles. She certainly may need to do so if the string art games she’s playing prove too taxing.
The Bag Lady
Designed, created, and modeled by Patti Fisher
Here is a last minute entry that just blew in like a tumbleweed off the Parks Highway. When she’s not fluttering about town, she hangs out in trees, swinging wildly from the branches.
She’s out of control, especially in the windy Mat-Su, but if you can catch her, hang on tight and return her for recycling, either to the grocery store or to the community recycling center.
She's a regular Outlaw in Wasilla!
Here is a last minute entry that just blew in like a tumbleweed off the Parks Highway. When she’s not fluttering about town, she hangs out in trees, swinging wildly from the branches.
She’s out of control, especially in the windy Mat-Su, but if you can catch her, hang on tight and return her for recycling, either to the grocery store or to the community recycling center.
She's a regular Outlaw in Wasilla!
Mony a Mickle Makes a Muckle
Designed and created by Michelle Overstreet; modeled by Sonny Parker
Mony a Mickle Makes a Muckle, a Scottish quote, translates to "Saving a small amount soon builds up to a large amount". You'll find in this design that's exactly what was done. Welcome to an eccentric universe where even kilts can be made from recycled chip bags & other exciting items!
This creation is sponsored by The Gathering Grounds Cafe in Wasilla, owned by My House. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Special thanks to the Alaska Chip Company for donating the materials.
Mony a Mickle Makes a Muckle, a Scottish quote, translates to "Saving a small amount soon builds up to a large amount". You'll find in this design that's exactly what was done. Welcome to an eccentric universe where even kilts can be made from recycled chip bags & other exciting items!
This creation is sponsored by The Gathering Grounds Cafe in Wasilla, owned by My House. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Special thanks to the Alaska Chip Company for donating the materials.
Moirai (MOY-rye)
Designed, created, and modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin, and Audrey Kelly
Two years ago these ladies graced the runway as The Three Graces. As fate would have it, the trio has again returned as goddesses: the Moirai (MOY rye), who are better known in English as the Three Fates. For those unfamiliar with these ladies, they are responsible for determining the length and course of mortal lives.
First comes Cloth (KLOH tho) who is responsible for spinning the thread of mortal life.
Sister Lachesis (LACK uh sis) measures out the span of each life, and
Dreaded Sister Atropus (AT roe poss) wields the shears that cuts the thread.
Each Fate is appropriately dressed with fabric dresses and accessories that depict her responsibility..
Two years ago these ladies graced the runway as The Three Graces. As fate would have it, the trio has again returned as goddesses: the Moirai (MOY rye), who are better known in English as the Three Fates. For those unfamiliar with these ladies, they are responsible for determining the length and course of mortal lives.
First comes Cloth (KLOH tho) who is responsible for spinning the thread of mortal life.
Sister Lachesis (LACK uh sis) measures out the span of each life, and
Dreaded Sister Atropus (AT roe poss) wields the shears that cuts the thread.
Each Fate is appropriately dressed with fabric dresses and accessories that depict her responsibility..
Roman Ticket Slayer
Designed and created by Carmen Summerfield; modeled by Joe Stroup
What to do with all the Valley Arts Alliance tickets collected over the past 12 years… Let’s send them all on a one-way ticket to Rome!
What to do with all the Valley Arts Alliance tickets collected over the past 12 years… Let’s send them all on a one-way ticket to Rome!
Crazy Quilt Love
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton; modeled by Kate Lawton
Ginny, in her omnipresent attempt to reduce her sewing supplies, opted for daughter Kate’s crazy quilt skirt. Several of the fabrics and trims were recycled from six previous Wearable Art ensembles. The embellishments of trims, lace, appliques, flowers, and buttons add “eye candy” to the skirt. Each gore contains flowers repurposed from Kate’s May 2017 wedding décor.
Kate wore the hand embroidered silk on silk bodice at her wedding. Ginny, who learned that single thread silk takes hours to embroider, delights in the opportunity to repurpose and show off the bodice at another occasion where Kate walks “down an aisle”.
What song could be more appropriate than “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” for such an ensemble?
Ginny, in her omnipresent attempt to reduce her sewing supplies, opted for daughter Kate’s crazy quilt skirt. Several of the fabrics and trims were recycled from six previous Wearable Art ensembles. The embellishments of trims, lace, appliques, flowers, and buttons add “eye candy” to the skirt. Each gore contains flowers repurposed from Kate’s May 2017 wedding décor.
Kate wore the hand embroidered silk on silk bodice at her wedding. Ginny, who learned that single thread silk takes hours to embroider, delights in the opportunity to repurpose and show off the bodice at another occasion where Kate walks “down an aisle”.
What song could be more appropriate than “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” for such an ensemble?
Gothic Victorian Time Machine
Designed and created by River Flowers; modeled by Brandi Kinney
This up-cycled dress & bustle contains materials donated from all over our community. You can only imagine the stories each piece has acquired through time. With all these pieces put together they created a captivating step into another world.
This creation is sponsored by the new Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla. The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs. The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
This up-cycled dress & bustle contains materials donated from all over our community. You can only imagine the stories each piece has acquired through time. With all these pieces put together they created a captivating step into another world.
This creation is sponsored by the new Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla. The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs. The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Christmas Future
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart; modeled by Talon Hill
A rather disturbing glimpse of the future as seen by Mr. Scrooge. It was this fearsome creature that made the old guy change his ways.
Made of flat screen tv material, a water jug, faux fur and video tape, this is a re-cycled harbinger of a dim future—dim but recycled!
Designed at Top Drawer Studio-Thrift Store in Big Lake for the Valley Performing Arts production of A Christmas Carol which was directed by Cory Rausa. Don't miss the latest VPA production, Our Town now through March 4 at the VPA theater, and get tickets now for the highly anticipated musical Mary Poppins March 30 through April 22 at the Glenn Massey Theater.
A rather disturbing glimpse of the future as seen by Mr. Scrooge. It was this fearsome creature that made the old guy change his ways.
Made of flat screen tv material, a water jug, faux fur and video tape, this is a re-cycled harbinger of a dim future—dim but recycled!
Designed at Top Drawer Studio-Thrift Store in Big Lake for the Valley Performing Arts production of A Christmas Carol which was directed by Cory Rausa. Don't miss the latest VPA production, Our Town now through March 4 at the VPA theater, and get tickets now for the highly anticipated musical Mary Poppins March 30 through April 22 at the Glenn Massey Theater.
Can't Stop The Feeling
Designed, created, and modeled by Sandra Cook
In Sandra’s Parallel Universe she would be a fiber artist: dying, spinning, knitting and weaving her own Avant guard clothing and dancing down a runway in Palmer Alaska.
Wait—she is a fiber artist AND just happens to be in Palmer Alaska—what’s left to do? Just dance!
Sandra has fashioned her sweater from handspun Shetland and merino wool. Her skirt is hand woven using her hand-dyed and handspun wool with the addition of sari silk. Her hat is sari silk and hand painted netting.
In Sandra’s Parallel Universe she would be a fiber artist: dying, spinning, knitting and weaving her own Avant guard clothing and dancing down a runway in Palmer Alaska.
Wait—she is a fiber artist AND just happens to be in Palmer Alaska—what’s left to do? Just dance!
Sandra has fashioned her sweater from handspun Shetland and merino wool. Her skirt is hand woven using her hand-dyed and handspun wool with the addition of sari silk. Her hat is sari silk and hand painted netting.
Pea-Chick
Designed, created, and modeled by Niki Pease
Another spectacular T-N-T (Tarp-N-Tape) Creation by Niki. This Pea-Chick–instead of Peacock–is un-paralled in our universe! It is also an unflappable, “emotional support bird” for the creator of this outfit.
Another spectacular T-N-T (Tarp-N-Tape) Creation by Niki. This Pea-Chick–instead of Peacock–is un-paralled in our universe! It is also an unflappable, “emotional support bird” for the creator of this outfit.
Oceana A Nimone
Designed and created by Sandra McMillian, with assistance from Nina Shaw; modeled by Sandra McMillian
Give me sand, give me sea, please let me be who I want to be.
Inspired by snorkeling in tropical waters, Sandra is portraying a fish, swimming amongst the coral reefs.
To make the skirt look like the ocean, Sinamay fabric was used. It is commonly used for hat making and ornaments.
Give me sand, give me sea, please let me be who I want to be.
Inspired by snorkeling in tropical waters, Sandra is portraying a fish, swimming amongst the coral reefs.
To make the skirt look like the ocean, Sinamay fabric was used. It is commonly used for hat making and ornaments.
Bloom
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart; modeled by Corteneylynn Cox
A spectacular flower is about to bloom with a beguiling glow!
Venetian blinds, projector lamps, white tarp, yoga mats, plastic cups, hundreds of lights, custom wiring, batteries and a ton of glitter bring this "Flower of Linda's Imagination" to light.
Special thanks to Talon Hill, John Cortney and John Erskine for their expertise and help with this piece.
A spectacular flower is about to bloom with a beguiling glow!
Venetian blinds, projector lamps, white tarp, yoga mats, plastic cups, hundreds of lights, custom wiring, batteries and a ton of glitter bring this "Flower of Linda's Imagination" to light.
Special thanks to Talon Hill, John Cortney and John Erskine for their expertise and help with this piece.
Time Machine: 2018-1969
Designed and created by Colleen Wake; modeled by Ava Peticolas and Sierra Wake
Sometimes people think I’m a little old lady. On the inside, I’m still 21.
In our parallel universe, you can be whoever you want to be!
Sometimes people think I’m a little old lady. On the inside, I’m still 21.
In our parallel universe, you can be whoever you want to be!
2017
The 11th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Odyssey!" - February 18, 2017
John Stroup and Tim Grady
The 11th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
The 3pm Matinee was opened by John Stroup and Tim Grady.
The 3pm Matinee was opened by John Stroup and Tim Grady.
Jerry Wessling and Michael Consalo
The 7pm Evening performance was opened by The Jerry Wessling Band, consisting of Jerry Wessling and Michael Consalo.
Pam Huyck and Hillary Saffran
Pam Huyck and Hillary Saffran served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Introduction
Carmen Summerfield and Tino Jordan opened the show dressed in gold!
Tino is wearing a suit made by Bill Tull's mother for his dad, John. This is a minstrel show performer costume, used in Philadelphia in the late 1930's. This suit, and the Tull family, came to Alaska in the late 1950's.
Tino is wearing a suit made by Bill Tull's mother for his dad, John. This is a minstrel show performer costume, used in Philadelphia in the late 1930's. This suit, and the Tull family, came to Alaska in the late 1950's.
Ritz
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart; Modeled by Courtneylynn Cox
Linda designed and produced this late 1920s inspired creation from scratch for the 2016 Valley Performing Arts (VPA) fundraiser "Roaring 20s." Jazzed up with electroswing this is one hot mama! Apologies to Irving Berlin and Fred Astaire.
Linda designed and produced this late 1920s inspired creation from scratch for the 2016 Valley Performing Arts (VPA) fundraiser "Roaring 20s." Jazzed up with electroswing this is one hot mama! Apologies to Irving Berlin and Fred Astaire.
Mr. Clean's Space Odyssey
Designed and created by Diane Boyd; Modeled by Creig Boyd
Mr. Clean always dreamed of space travel, so off on the Starship Enterprise he went. Leaving YOU to clean your own house and everything in it! But when the Borg boarded the Enterprise, Resistance Was Futile. Mr. Clean was assimilated… So how do you like him now?
Mr. Clean always dreamed of space travel, so off on the Starship Enterprise he went. Leaving YOU to clean your own house and everything in it! But when the Borg boarded the Enterprise, Resistance Was Futile. Mr. Clean was assimilated… So how do you like him now?
Silver Spawning Streams
Designed and created by Niki Pease; Modeled by Gillian Moon (Matinee) and Sandra Cook (Evening)
Another tarp and tape original by Niki Pease!
This piece was sponsored by AK USA Federal Credit Union and the Valley Arts Alliance for the 2016 Palmer Chamber of Commerce fund raiser “Wandering Waters”.
Since then it has appeared at the Valley Arts Alliance production AK Home Companion and will appear at more events in the Valley..
Another tarp and tape original by Niki Pease!
This piece was sponsored by AK USA Federal Credit Union and the Valley Arts Alliance for the 2016 Palmer Chamber of Commerce fund raiser “Wandering Waters”.
Since then it has appeared at the Valley Arts Alliance production AK Home Companion and will appear at more events in the Valley..
The Steam Punkster
Designed and created by Sierra and Colleen Wake; modeled by Sierra Wake
Teen Steampunkster! Made from lots of repurposed items.
Teen Steampunkster! Made from lots of repurposed items.
Valley Eir
Designed, created, and modeled by Niki Pease
This is a T’N’T (Tarp ‘N’ Tape) rendition of a Valley Valkyrie. In Norse mythology Valkyries are winged helpers of Odin, bringing fallen warriors to Valhalla, the final odyssey. EIR (pronounced AIR) means peace, health, or mercy.
A special effort was made to obtain the digital camouflage tarp… Thanks, Sister!
This is a T’N’T (Tarp ‘N’ Tape) rendition of a Valley Valkyrie. In Norse mythology Valkyries are winged helpers of Odin, bringing fallen warriors to Valhalla, the final odyssey. EIR (pronounced AIR) means peace, health, or mercy.
A special effort was made to obtain the digital camouflage tarp… Thanks, Sister!
Native Legends
Designed, created, and modeled by Pam McCaul, Caroline Kocean, Madeline Gardino, and Chaylin Roberts
These women make legends come to life. We have an Orca legend and several Raven legends, big and small, all created by emptying the drawers of Pam’s craft room.
These women make legends come to life. We have an Orca legend and several Raven legends, big and small, all created by emptying the drawers of Pam’s craft room.
2017 A Fishing Odyssey
Designed, created, and modeled by Colleen Wake
Formal wear “fur” a “night out” of fishing.
Formal wear “fur” a “night out” of fishing.
Jadis, Winter Siren
Designed, created, and modeled by Kristine Lewis
She lives in the woods, and seduces with Turkish delight.
She lives in the woods, and seduces with Turkish delight.
Recycled Couture
Designed and created by Tamora Harding and Claire Childs; modeled by Claire Childs
A fusion of New York City Fashion Week and Maurice Sendek’s children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are”, elements of faux and fantasy merge made of recycled plastic & paper materials.
A fusion of New York City Fashion Week and Maurice Sendek’s children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are”, elements of faux and fantasy merge made of recycled plastic & paper materials.
Penelope and Ulysses
Designed and created by Margret Hugi-Lewis; modeled by Margret Hugi-Lewis and Rod Sisson
Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, which featured Ulysses and Penelope. Margret and Rod met many years ago in an artists’ village in the Carmel Hills of Israel overlooking the Mediterranean. They danced to Greek music at a wedding and fell in love. They have a big family in Israel and in Alaska.
The music is Greek, the lyrics are in Hebrew, and the title is “These Eyes of Mine”. For Margret and Rod life together has been a wonderful Odyssey.
Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, which featured Ulysses and Penelope. Margret and Rod met many years ago in an artists’ village in the Carmel Hills of Israel overlooking the Mediterranean. They danced to Greek music at a wedding and fell in love. They have a big family in Israel and in Alaska.
The music is Greek, the lyrics are in Hebrew, and the title is “These Eyes of Mine”. For Margret and Rod life together has been a wonderful Odyssey.
Twisted Up to Shake It Up
Designed and created by Gabriel Camacho; modeled by Jasmin Camacho
Balloon artist Gabriel Camacho is shaking things up by combining a balloon dress with length and elegance for Jasmin to dance to the beat as she displays her love for fun fashion and upbeat music.
This work of wearable art goes to show that balloon twisting can be used for more than just the traditional making of balloon animals by creating something wearable, fashionable and fun!
Balloon artist Gabriel Camacho is shaking things up by combining a balloon dress with length and elegance for Jasmin to dance to the beat as she displays her love for fun fashion and upbeat music.
This work of wearable art goes to show that balloon twisting can be used for more than just the traditional making of balloon animals by creating something wearable, fashionable and fun!
OdysSea
Designed and created by Nikalee Rath; modeled by Whimsey Rath
Under the sea- If only I had a multi-level underwater grotto in which to store and display my perpetually incomplete collections of gizmos and gadgets, who-zits and what-nots. These pieces flow from my affinity for the ocean, and my hoard of interesting, shiny things, and found objects, both natural and person-made.
These outfits are made primarily from recycled materials, much of it donated by the Valley Community for Recycling Solutions, collected at their facility on 49th State Street. You'll see yards of recyclable plastic bubble wrap, and lots of bottle caps, pull tabs, shells, and myriad beads and baubles collected and sent from around the world.
Under the sea- If only I had a multi-level underwater grotto in which to store and display my perpetually incomplete collections of gizmos and gadgets, who-zits and what-nots. These pieces flow from my affinity for the ocean, and my hoard of interesting, shiny things, and found objects, both natural and person-made.
These outfits are made primarily from recycled materials, much of it donated by the Valley Community for Recycling Solutions, collected at their facility on 49th State Street. You'll see yards of recyclable plastic bubble wrap, and lots of bottle caps, pull tabs, shells, and myriad beads and baubles collected and sent from around the world.
The Pleasure of Imagination Towards the Phancy
Designed and created by Sandra McMillan, assisted by Nina Shaw and Jeannie Phillips; modeled by Sandra McMillan
Keeping with recycled materials and a budget, this over the top creation made from lace, mylar, sateen panne crystals, and flash, was inspired from watching the Series Versailles, Tudors and Venice Carnival. Any occasion to dress up and get Phancy. I would have enjoyed the elegant entertaining and the ballroom dancing.
Keeping with recycled materials and a budget, this over the top creation made from lace, mylar, sateen panne crystals, and flash, was inspired from watching the Series Versailles, Tudors and Venice Carnival. Any occasion to dress up and get Phancy. I would have enjoyed the elegant entertaining and the ballroom dancing.
By The Beautiful Sea
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton; modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin, and Audrey Kelly
If these bathing beauties look familiar, it's because you saw them last year in different attire. Designer Ginny Lawton has updated their apparel by a few millennia. They lodge in 1914 when the song "By the Beautiful Sea" first appeared.
Each bather has adorned her attire as she deemed appropriate, but an obvious maritime theme persists with sea creatures and anchors. Paper parasols complete the ensemble that bathers would have taken to the seaside.
Rest assured that next year they don't plan to update the look by thirty years with the 1946 advent of the bikini.
If these bathing beauties look familiar, it's because you saw them last year in different attire. Designer Ginny Lawton has updated their apparel by a few millennia. They lodge in 1914 when the song "By the Beautiful Sea" first appeared.
Each bather has adorned her attire as she deemed appropriate, but an obvious maritime theme persists with sea creatures and anchors. Paper parasols complete the ensemble that bathers would have taken to the seaside.
Rest assured that next year they don't plan to update the look by thirty years with the 1946 advent of the bikini.
Spiral Revolution
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart; modeled by Courtneylynn Cox
Copper and leather are the materials of choice. Embellished with parts, gadgets and gears, this is truly a Steampunk Spiral Fantasy. Viva the Revolution!
Copper and leather are the materials of choice. Embellished with parts, gadgets and gears, this is truly a Steampunk Spiral Fantasy. Viva the Revolution!
Buttons and Bows
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton; modeled by Michelle Spiegle-Freeman
Designer Ginny Lawton believed this song the perfect means to divest herself of buttons. Buttons that belonged to her grandmother, her mother, and herself. Last year her grandmother's handkerchiefs found a new purpose in adorning an ensemble. This year, buttons would find a new home and the button box would be reduced in quantity.
All of that might have come to pass had she not found that there are wonderful vintage and decorative buttons for sale on eBay. Now she has more buttons than ever, but some of the more interesting ones are sewn on model Michelle Spiegle-Freeman's skirt: cats, flowers, Czech glass, cameos, and of course Michelle's favorite bird, the owl. You'll note that model Michelle does a better job of divesting herself of unwanted articles than did the designer.
Designer Ginny Lawton believed this song the perfect means to divest herself of buttons. Buttons that belonged to her grandmother, her mother, and herself. Last year her grandmother's handkerchiefs found a new purpose in adorning an ensemble. This year, buttons would find a new home and the button box would be reduced in quantity.
All of that might have come to pass had she not found that there are wonderful vintage and decorative buttons for sale on eBay. Now she has more buttons than ever, but some of the more interesting ones are sewn on model Michelle Spiegle-Freeman's skirt: cats, flowers, Czech glass, cameos, and of course Michelle's favorite bird, the owl. You'll note that model Michelle does a better job of divesting herself of unwanted articles than did the designer.
Goddessy
Designed and created by River Flowers; modeled by Brandi Kinney
A Greek Odyessy inspired costume full of confidence, strength and items you can find around your house. Entirely donated items include a bed sheet, belt buckle, fake leaves, clip on earrings and a purse.
This creation is sponsored by the new Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla. The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs. The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
A Greek Odyessy inspired costume full of confidence, strength and items you can find around your house. Entirely donated items include a bed sheet, belt buckle, fake leaves, clip on earrings and a purse.
This creation is sponsored by the new Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla. The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs. The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Chantilly Lace
Designed, created, and modeled by Kate Lawton
A dress created for a 1950's themed wedding needed to come out of the closet. What better place than for Wearable Art, especially after Kate noticed the huge quantity of lace among her mother's sewing notions.
The lace offered the perfect opportunity to revisit the Big Bopper's 1958 hit, Chantilly Lace.
The recycled lace made stunning rosettes, and additional trim and buttons complete the look. The find of a phone purse in appropriate colors capped the deal.
This "big-eyed girl" delights in bopping her ponytail down the runway.
A dress created for a 1950's themed wedding needed to come out of the closet. What better place than for Wearable Art, especially after Kate noticed the huge quantity of lace among her mother's sewing notions.
The lace offered the perfect opportunity to revisit the Big Bopper's 1958 hit, Chantilly Lace.
The recycled lace made stunning rosettes, and additional trim and buttons complete the look. The find of a phone purse in appropriate colors capped the deal.
This "big-eyed girl" delights in bopping her ponytail down the runway.
JOUR-KNEE
Designed, created, and modeled by Sue Kay
A crown of seashells and rhinestones begins this JOUR-KNEE.
Steam punk breast plate, adorned with the ribs from a fallen moose, is the foundation for this expressive UP cycled original gown.
Plastic water bottles, feathers, jewels, paper mache, and domestic mini lighting cascades into the flounce made of 2 liter soda bottles, creating an awning over the skirt of wall paper, bedazzled moose bones and lace.
Black leggings, suitable for any Odyssey, are tucked inside black booties lit with Swarovski Crystals.
A crown of seashells and rhinestones begins this JOUR-KNEE.
Steam punk breast plate, adorned with the ribs from a fallen moose, is the foundation for this expressive UP cycled original gown.
Plastic water bottles, feathers, jewels, paper mache, and domestic mini lighting cascades into the flounce made of 2 liter soda bottles, creating an awning over the skirt of wall paper, bedazzled moose bones and lace.
Black leggings, suitable for any Odyssey, are tucked inside black booties lit with Swarovski Crystals.
A Mermaids Under Water Garden
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux; modeled by Amanda Green and Alyvia Davis
Every girl secretly wants to be a Mermaid, so girls, imagine this could be you on this underwater runway!
Every girl secretly wants to be a Mermaid, so girls, imagine this could be you on this underwater runway!
Sirens of the Sea - Mermaids in Love
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux; modeled by Stephanie Faraci and Lisa Davis
Continuing the previous act, the mermaids have fallen in love, and as we all know, a mermaid’s love life is very complicated.
Continuing the previous act, the mermaids have fallen in love, and as we all know, a mermaid’s love life is very complicated.
2016
The 10th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Diamond Decadence!" - February 20, 2016
Andrew Penyak
The 10th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both performances were opened by Andrew Penyak.
Both performances were opened by Andrew Penyak.
Randy Robinson
Randy Robinson (left) and Pam Huyck served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Pam Huyck
Randy Robinson and Pam Huyck (left) served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Ceramic Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Designed, created and modeled by Sandra Cook
While diamonds are a girls best friend, some girls just wanna have fun. Sandra always has fun in her clay studio and at wearable art. This year is no exception. Her skirt and top are both made of clay, fired and glazed, and under pressure just like diamonds. Ceramic girls just wanna have fun!
While diamonds are a girls best friend, some girls just wanna have fun. Sandra always has fun in her clay studio and at wearable art. This year is no exception. Her skirt and top are both made of clay, fired and glazed, and under pressure just like diamonds. Ceramic girls just wanna have fun!
Stardust Unchained
Designed and created by Tamora Harding-Childs; modeled by Alexandra Overway
In honor of the iconic legend of many artistic endeavors over decades, David Bowie’s raw creativity and flare for the eccentric inspired this design concept from paper tubes. Wherever Bowie is now, I am sure it is not boring. Thank you, David, for sharing your light
In honor of the iconic legend of many artistic endeavors over decades, David Bowie’s raw creativity and flare for the eccentric inspired this design concept from paper tubes. Wherever Bowie is now, I am sure it is not boring. Thank you, David, for sharing your light
The Crystal Creature Dragacanttierunitus
Designed and created by Colleen Wake; modeled by Sierra Wake
For years Sierra has been filling her sketch books with crystal creatures. Now Colleen has made one of Sierra’s fantasies— Dragacanttierunitus —come to life using papier-mâché and wood skewers!
For years Sierra has been filling her sketch books with crystal creatures. Now Colleen has made one of Sierra’s fantasies— Dragacanttierunitus —come to life using papier-mâché and wood skewers!
Wishing for Snow
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart; modeled by Kiley Shanaberger
Kiley is longing for snow and is wearing lots of sparkly stuff in this beautifully modified wedding dress from Top Drawer in Big Lake.
Linda Lockhart has been making wearable art for the past 9 years for this show. Beginning with an idea, she builds and changes whatever she has chosen as a base to express her vision. Here is a dress as a base, lots of glitter and crystals, a sled, spray paint, monofilament fishing line, and several hundred glitter-covered snowflakes.
Kiley is longing for snow and is wearing lots of sparkly stuff in this beautifully modified wedding dress from Top Drawer in Big Lake.
Linda Lockhart has been making wearable art for the past 9 years for this show. Beginning with an idea, she builds and changes whatever she has chosen as a base to express her vision. Here is a dress as a base, lots of glitter and crystals, a sled, spray paint, monofilament fishing line, and several hundred glitter-covered snowflakes.
A Decade of Decadence
Designed and created by Sherry Rieth; modeled by Sherry and Jackie Rieth
Authentic Flapper Dresses from the 1920’s, the Decade of Decadence.
Authentic Flapper Dresses from the 1920’s, the Decade of Decadence.
All Tied Up
Designed and created by Barbara Martushoff; modeled by Michelle Parker
Clothing and accessories with attitude, from the new Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla.
The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs.
The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Clothing and accessories with attitude, from the new Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla.
The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs.
The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
Harlequin Romance
Designed and created by Elizabeth Beguinet; modeled by Kayla Nicholson
A chic black velvet evening ensemble in a French-influenced Commedia dell’arte style.
A chic black velvet evening ensemble in a French-influenced Commedia dell’arte style.
Life Isn't Always What It Appears To Be
Designed, created and modeled by Sandra McMillian
This 1760’s French-inspired Panniers Gown is designed using an abandoned camouflage parachute, gold draperies, discarded fur scraps and Caribou Antlers.
Imagine the Age of elegance during the mid-1700’s when dresses reached their peak of massiveness. The wider the gown the higher the status.
This gown symbolizes the beauty of femininity, the fantasy of Royalty and riches, and the return to the wilds of nature.
This 1760’s French-inspired Panniers Gown is designed using an abandoned camouflage parachute, gold draperies, discarded fur scraps and Caribou Antlers.
Imagine the Age of elegance during the mid-1700’s when dresses reached their peak of massiveness. The wider the gown the higher the status.
This gown symbolizes the beauty of femininity, the fantasy of Royalty and riches, and the return to the wilds of nature.
Bird On The Wire
Designed and created by Margret Hugi-Lewis; modeled by Margret Hugi-Lewis and Rod Sisson
Rod Sisson and Margret Hugi-Lewis do the Argentine Tango to the Leonard Cohen song <Bird On The Wire>
Imagine 2 Ravens Tangoing on a Telephone Wire.
Rod Sisson and Margret Hugi-Lewis do the Argentine Tango to the Leonard Cohen song <Bird On The Wire>
Imagine 2 Ravens Tangoing on a Telephone Wire.
Balloons Are A Girl's Best Friend
Designed and created by Gabriel Camacho; modeled by Jasmin Camacho
At age 13 Gabriel's interest in Balloon Art started after helping a local fire department with their fundraiser. With a handful of balloons, one small pump, the internet, and determination he began his balloon journey.
Now 15 years old he continues to create eye-catching art and costumes. Gabriel created this dress to show balloon art at its finest. Don't just see art but experience it in a different medium. The imagination has no limits.
At age 13 Gabriel's interest in Balloon Art started after helping a local fire department with their fundraiser. With a handful of balloons, one small pump, the internet, and determination he began his balloon journey.
Now 15 years old he continues to create eye-catching art and costumes. Gabriel created this dress to show balloon art at its finest. Don't just see art but experience it in a different medium. The imagination has no limits.
Palmer Colony Kuspuk
Designed and created by Niki Pease; modeled by Nancy Cameron
Another tarp and tape original by Niki Pease, celebrating 80 years of the Palmer Colony!
This piece was sponsored by Benders of Hair and the Valley Arts Alliance for last summer’s celebration of the Palmer Colony anniversary, organized by the Palmer Chamber of Commerce.
Since then it has appeared at Valley Arts Alliance productions AK Home Companion and Ice Castles (the event with the ice pyramid during Colony Christmas).
Another tarp and tape original by Niki Pease, celebrating 80 years of the Palmer Colony!
This piece was sponsored by Benders of Hair and the Valley Arts Alliance for last summer’s celebration of the Palmer Colony anniversary, organized by the Palmer Chamber of Commerce.
Since then it has appeared at Valley Arts Alliance productions AK Home Companion and Ice Castles (the event with the ice pyramid during Colony Christmas).
Civl War Dress
Designed and created by Gale Glenn; modeled by Antonia Barela
Gale made this beautiful dress for her grand-daughter as part of a project to learn about the Civil War era. Remember, the American Civil War ended in 1865, about 15 Diamond Anniversaries ago!
Gale made this beautiful dress for her grand-daughter as part of a project to learn about the Civil War era. Remember, the American Civil War ended in 1865, about 15 Diamond Anniversaries ago!
White Bird of Paradise
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux; modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
A chic creation of white plumage. Will she be caged?
Made from feathers, boas, florist fabric and found objects.
A chic creation of white plumage. Will she be caged?
Made from feathers, boas, florist fabric and found objects.
Big Girls Don't Cry
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton; modeled by Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
What does a person do with inherited hankies--lots of them? After giving them to relatives, friends, and quilters, the solution is to turn them into clothing.
Using 144 hankies that once belonged to her grandmother, the artist has crafted a skirt and top ensemble that highlights some of the prettiest of the hankies.
Forty lacy, frilly, or embroidered hankies make up the top. One hundred forty-four colorful beauties create the bottom. The organza purse was made by the artist's grandmother to hold treasured hankies.
Of course on this creation, handkerchief hemlines abound. If only the model were one of those fairy tale heroines whose tears turn to diamonds, we could all depart with valuable Runway mementos.
What does a person do with inherited hankies--lots of them? After giving them to relatives, friends, and quilters, the solution is to turn them into clothing.
Using 144 hankies that once belonged to her grandmother, the artist has crafted a skirt and top ensemble that highlights some of the prettiest of the hankies.
Forty lacy, frilly, or embroidered hankies make up the top. One hundred forty-four colorful beauties create the bottom. The organza purse was made by the artist's grandmother to hold treasured hankies.
Of course on this creation, handkerchief hemlines abound. If only the model were one of those fairy tale heroines whose tears turn to diamonds, we could all depart with valuable Runway mementos.
I've Got The World On A String
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton; modeled by Kate Lawton
Years ago the artist saw a rainbow formal, and has always yearned to create a similar gown.
Duplicate satin panels form the dress and lining to create a double rainbow. Rainbow ribbon form the straps and create added detail. A few raindrops linger on the gown to sparkle like diamonds.
Rather than a pot of gold at rainbow's end, the model probably hopes for a pot of diamonds--or perhaps it’s one special diamond on her finger.
Years ago the artist saw a rainbow formal, and has always yearned to create a similar gown.
Duplicate satin panels form the dress and lining to create a double rainbow. Rainbow ribbon form the straps and create added detail. A few raindrops linger on the gown to sparkle like diamonds.
Rather than a pot of gold at rainbow's end, the model probably hopes for a pot of diamonds--or perhaps it’s one special diamond on her finger.
Diamond Jockey
Designed and created by Nickie Jordan; modeled by Mark Loomis
Nickie has plenty of glass and mirror shards in her glass arts studio, and now they’re off and running!
Nickie has plenty of glass and mirror shards in her glass arts studio, and now they’re off and running!
Off The Wall Flowers
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux; modeled by Stephanie Faraci and Alyvia Davis
An unusual bouquet of wild flowers.
Made from paper, flowers, assorted paper flowers and found objects.
An unusual bouquet of wild flowers.
Made from paper, flowers, assorted paper flowers and found objects.
Like A Diamond (In The Sky)
Designed and created by Tara Riordan, Nikalee and Maeve Rath; modeled by Maeve and Whimsey Rath
They twinkle, they twirl, they light up the world!
Made from quilter’s scraps, thrift store fabrics, and lots of sparkle.
They twinkle, they twirl, they light up the world!
Made from quilter’s scraps, thrift store fabrics, and lots of sparkle.
Lean On Me
Designed and created by Patricia Gakin; modeled by Patricia Gakin, Ginny Lawton and Audrey Kelly
The Diamond Decadence Runway Show is literally "graced" this year by the appearance of the original party girls: the Three Graces.
Of course after a few millennia and attendance at Diamond Jubilees from Elizabeth I to Elizabeth II, these ladies are showing their age.
However, they're still looking for frivolity and good times even if they need one another's support now more than ever.
Propped up by good "spirits", both literal and figurative, they've graced our runway and encourage everyone to lean on others in time of need.
The Diamond Decadence Runway Show is literally "graced" this year by the appearance of the original party girls: the Three Graces.
Of course after a few millennia and attendance at Diamond Jubilees from Elizabeth I to Elizabeth II, these ladies are showing their age.
However, they're still looking for frivolity and good times even if they need one another's support now more than ever.
Propped up by good "spirits", both literal and figurative, they've graced our runway and encourage everyone to lean on others in time of need.
Fairy of the Dance
Designed, created and modeled by Sable Wolf
This Fairy from the Job Corps facility here in Palmer is wearing a ballet dress made from grocery bags, reused silk flowers, a Valentine’s chocolate box, and more.
This Fairy from the Job Corps facility here in Palmer is wearing a ballet dress made from grocery bags, reused silk flowers, a Valentine’s chocolate box, and more.
Devouring Decadence
Designed, created and modeled by Niki Pease
Another sparking creation in tarp and duct tape, the design of this mixed western and fantasy genre outfit was inspired by works of art in the International World of Wearable Art Museum seen in New Zealand, shadow puppets, and discount racks.
Love can be all consuming. This is shiny and hot, hot, hot. "She is Fire, She is Death."
Another sparking creation in tarp and duct tape, the design of this mixed western and fantasy genre outfit was inspired by works of art in the International World of Wearable Art Museum seen in New Zealand, shadow puppets, and discount racks.
Love can be all consuming. This is shiny and hot, hot, hot. "She is Fire, She is Death."
Jester Average Gown
Designed, created and modeled by River Flowers
A Steam-Punk / Harlequin-inspired gown from the new Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla.
The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs.
The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
A Steam-Punk / Harlequin-inspired gown from the new Steam Driven Boutique in Wasilla.
The Steam Driven Boutique offers youth the opportunity to upcycle clothing into Steam Punk designs.
The Steam Driven Boutique is owned by My House in Wasilla. My House—supporting homeless youth by offering a hand up and not a hand out.
2015
The 9th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Ice Breaker!" - February 21, 2015
Elaine Albertson, Kay Gouwens, Patty Meyer, and Jean Snyder
The 9th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Both performances were opened by Spin Cycle: Elaine Albertson, Kay Gouwens, Patty Meyer, and Jean Snyder. They are part of the Alaska Sound Celebration Chapter of Sweet Adelines International.
Both performances were opened by Spin Cycle: Elaine Albertson, Kay Gouwens, Patty Meyer, and Jean Snyder. They are part of the Alaska Sound Celebration Chapter of Sweet Adelines International.
Randy Robinson and Hillary Saffran
Randy Robinson and Hillary Saffran served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!
Warrior Ice Queen
Designed and created by Dianne Boyd; modeled by Sherri Haag
The Warrior Queen wishes to encourage and fight for the empowerment of those who have been put down, pushed around, and made to feel like a zero.
The Queen’s weapons are a symbol of the power of your own voice.
This Warrior Queen’s outfit is made from Papier Mache, Sculpey Clay, vinyl and more.
So break some ice! Stand up, speak up, and roar!
The Warrior Queen wishes to encourage and fight for the empowerment of those who have been put down, pushed around, and made to feel like a zero.
The Queen’s weapons are a symbol of the power of your own voice.
This Warrior Queen’s outfit is made from Papier Mache, Sculpey Clay, vinyl and more.
So break some ice! Stand up, speak up, and roar!
Raven, Spirit of Alaska
Designed and created by Claire Childs and Tamora Harding-Childs; modeled by Claire
Before the 1800’s, totems could be spotted on the coastal shores of Alaska by explorers breaking through the ice across the vast oceans.
The raven totem was designed by Claire, and constructed by Tamora, to express the symbolism of Raven, the mystical spirit, the trickster, and the shaman in disguise, that takes flight above our landscapes and is honored in artwork and music across our great state.
The true ice breaker of Alaska mythology.
Before the 1800’s, totems could be spotted on the coastal shores of Alaska by explorers breaking through the ice across the vast oceans.
The raven totem was designed by Claire, and constructed by Tamora, to express the symbolism of Raven, the mystical spirit, the trickster, and the shaman in disguise, that takes flight above our landscapes and is honored in artwork and music across our great state.
The true ice breaker of Alaska mythology.
Plastique Wrappe
Designed and created by Elsie LeDoux; modeled by Jess Thompson at the 3pm show (shown here), and by Milly Flack at the 7pm show.
Avante Guarde gown made of plastics from fluorescent light fixtures and various other plastics, sculpted into a haute couture ensemble
Avante Guarde gown made of plastics from fluorescent light fixtures and various other plastics, sculpted into a haute couture ensemble
Ice Slayer
Designed and created and modeled by Colleen Wake
Colleen started welding a year ago at Arctic Fires Bronze with Pat Garley. Give a girl a new toy, and look what happens!
Colleen started welding a year ago at Arctic Fires Bronze with Pat Garley. Give a girl a new toy, and look what happens!
Aurora Maker
Designed and created and modeled by Sierra Wake
It all started with a rainbow-colored Mohawk wig. Add some fiber optics and some multi-colored duct tape, and you’ll get something that makes you real happy!
It all started with a rainbow-colored Mohawk wig. Add some fiber optics and some multi-colored duct tape, and you’ll get something that makes you real happy!
Winter Warm Pelt
Designed and created and modeled by Ava Peticolas
Ava has spent years harvesting local animals, and now she has used the pelts to make a coat and hat to show off her collection.
Ava has spent years harvesting local animals, and now she has used the pelts to make a coat and hat to show off her collection.
Art on Fire—Raku Firing
Designed and created and modeled by Sandra Cook.
Sandra has been known to bust a few moves while working in her studio and this year the Latin rhythm and rap of Pitbull captured her imagination—her outfit –Fireball is made of emergency blankets and cellophane, and celebrates the iron pour and Raku Pottery firing at the 8 th Annual Art on Fire, at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry this year on Saturday, June 27 at 10 am. Join us for a family friendly fun day of making Hot Art!
Sandra has been known to bust a few moves while working in her studio and this year the Latin rhythm and rap of Pitbull captured her imagination—her outfit –Fireball is made of emergency blankets and cellophane, and celebrates the iron pour and Raku Pottery firing at the 8 th Annual Art on Fire, at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry this year on Saturday, June 27 at 10 am. Join us for a family friendly fun day of making Hot Art!
Tarpolina
Designed and created by Linda Lockhart; modeled by Courtney Lynn Cox
In almost every yard in Alaska there is some sort of treasure or junk hidden by a tarp. They are a ubiquitous part of living here. This creation celebrates the possibility that there is a creature that embodies the inner beauty of those tarps.
In almost every yard in Alaska there is some sort of treasure or junk hidden by a tarp. They are a ubiquitous part of living here. This creation celebrates the possibility that there is a creature that embodies the inner beauty of those tarps.
Alliteration Name Game
Designed and created by Nikalee, Maeve, and Whimsy Rath; modeled by Maeve and Whimsy
Icebreakers are games designed to help event-goers break the ice, to get to know a little something about each-other. In the Alliteration name game, participants sit in a circle and introduce them selves using an adjective that starts with the same letter as their name, followed by their name.
Here we have Magical Mushroom Maeve and Witchy Whimsy. These young ladies inspired and helped design and craft these outfits, almost entirely of salvaged materials.
Maeve says her choice was inspired by her love of her favorite mushroom, the Fly Agaric, and all things magical, woodland, and fairy. Whimsy has always been a little mischief witch and jumped on the opportunity to let her true nature sparkle.
Icebreakers are games designed to help event-goers break the ice, to get to know a little something about each-other. In the Alliteration name game, participants sit in a circle and introduce them selves using an adjective that starts with the same letter as their name, followed by their name.
Here we have Magical Mushroom Maeve and Witchy Whimsy. These young ladies inspired and helped design and craft these outfits, almost entirely of salvaged materials.
Maeve says her choice was inspired by her love of her favorite mushroom, the Fly Agaric, and all things magical, woodland, and fairy. Whimsy has always been a little mischief witch and jumped on the opportunity to let her true nature sparkle.
You’re Giving Me Goosebumps!
Designed and created and modeled by Krista Goodie
This piece was inspired by the migratory bird, the Snow Goose. Krista has created this winter bird using a variety of materials you can find around the house.
This piece was inspired by the migratory bird, the Snow Goose. Krista has created this winter bird using a variety of materials you can find around the house.
No Treble
Designed and created by Nickie Jordan and Shannon Huber; modeled by Mark Loomis
Mark is sporting a beautiful skirt made with stuffed rubber gloves, while he dances to everyone’s new song.
Mark is sporting a beautiful skirt made with stuffed rubber gloves, while he dances to everyone’s new song.
Snow Time
Designed and created and modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin, and Audrey Kelly
Winter would be incomplete without a break to play in the snow. Even snowflakes appreciate the opportunity to enjoy themselves by building a pile of snow into a snow person.
Winter would be incomplete without a break to play in the snow. Even snowflakes appreciate the opportunity to enjoy themselves by building a pile of snow into a snow person.
Poly Pioneer Peakimono
Designed and created by Niki Pease; modeled by Kim Strickland
Another tarp and tape original. This Poly Pioneer Peakimono is reversible! Kim is showing summer in this picture; the kimono reverses to winter.
This piece was sponsored by Benders of Hair and the Valley Arts Alliance for last summer’s Pioneer Peak event organized by the Palmer Chamber of Commerce. Since then it has appeared at Valley Arts Alliance productions AK Home Companion and Ice Castles (the event with the ice pyramid during Colony Christmas).
Another tarp and tape original. This Poly Pioneer Peakimono is reversible! Kim is showing summer in this picture; the kimono reverses to winter.
This piece was sponsored by Benders of Hair and the Valley Arts Alliance for last summer’s Pioneer Peak event organized by the Palmer Chamber of Commerce. Since then it has appeared at Valley Arts Alliance productions AK Home Companion and Ice Castles (the event with the ice pyramid during Colony Christmas).
A Little Twisted
Designed and created and modeled by Barb Howard,Sharon Hein, and Julie Hopkins
There are many kinds of ice breakers, and we know sometimes the classics are the best. Tonight these models show us how to break the ice, using repurposed game sheets and wearing custom-made, home-dyed, hand-spun, twisted trim jackets.
Please help a “little twisted” break the ice at this party!
There are many kinds of ice breakers, and we know sometimes the classics are the best. Tonight these models show us how to break the ice, using repurposed game sheets and wearing custom-made, home-dyed, hand-spun, twisted trim jackets.
Please help a “little twisted” break the ice at this party!
Solstice
Designed and created by Ginny Lawton; modeled by Kate Lawton and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
Be it the ebony sky of December, or June’s brilliant one, the solstice stirs the soul and awakens it to the mystical.
Fur, velour, rhinestones, and silver stars depict the mysterious winter solstice when the feeble light appears, gains strength, and begins to overcome darkness.
Satin, ribbons, silk flowers, and adoring fun buttons represent the radiance of the summer solstice where the sun dances in full splendor and brightens our lives.
Be it the ebony sky of December, or June’s brilliant one, the solstice stirs the soul and awakens it to the mystical.
Fur, velour, rhinestones, and silver stars depict the mysterious winter solstice when the feeble light appears, gains strength, and begins to overcome darkness.
Satin, ribbons, silk flowers, and adoring fun buttons represent the radiance of the summer solstice where the sun dances in full splendor and brightens our lives.
Volcanic Flash
Designed and created by Kayla Caraway; modeled by Kelly Caraway
Made with flowing fabric, wire, and fire, creativity flows free in this explosive masterpiece inspired by the power of volcanic eruption. This Girl IS ON FIRE!
Made with flowing fabric, wire, and fire, creativity flows free in this explosive masterpiece inspired by the power of volcanic eruption. This Girl IS ON FIRE!
Shell Game
Designed and created by Georgia Hollander and J.B. Cole; modeled by Jeannie Bitzen, Hannah Clawson, and Heather Pelletier.
We’re not really sure what is going on here, but this looks like a shell game by the Borialis Dancers. Talk to them to sign-up for dance lessons!
We’re not really sure what is going on here, but this looks like a shell game by the Borialis Dancers. Talk to them to sign-up for dance lessons!
Chilly Consort
Designed and created and modeled by Niki Pease.
Another tarp and tape original! This glowing ice-cold “day of the dead” bride is made out of recycled “day of the dead” skulls, bones, and (of course) tarp and duct tape.
Another tarp and tape original! This glowing ice-cold “day of the dead” bride is made out of recycled “day of the dead” skulls, bones, and (of course) tarp and duct tape.
No Ice Queen Here
Designed and created and modeled by Becky Oviatt.
We’re going to hand spin a yarn here for Forget-Me-Not fibers, the new fiber store in Palmer. This ensemble was spun together from old wool sweaters, felted, cut-down and up cycled into a mystical, magical elf coat of many colors, complete with pointed hood.
Hand-woven, hand-spun, and hand-dyed materials were used from the store, and no sheep were harmed in the making of this coat.
We’re going to hand spin a yarn here for Forget-Me-Not fibers, the new fiber store in Palmer. This ensemble was spun together from old wool sweaters, felted, cut-down and up cycled into a mystical, magical elf coat of many colors, complete with pointed hood.
Hand-woven, hand-spun, and hand-dyed materials were used from the store, and no sheep were harmed in the making of this coat.
Winter Play
Designed and created by Nan Potts; modeled by Nan Potts and Mary Ann Cockle
Dressed in her finery, the Snow Queen is out for some winter fun. Her crown and collar of glittered foil, enhance her frosty features while her train, faux ermine and snowflake fabric, dons her regal shoulders. As she waltzes in a winter wonderland, she plans to use her gift of magic to animate her snowy creation—a snowman.
Dressed in her finery, the Snow Queen is out for some winter fun. Her crown and collar of glittered foil, enhance her frosty features while her train, faux ermine and snowflake fabric, dons her regal shoulders. As she waltzes in a winter wonderland, she plans to use her gift of magic to animate her snowy creation—a snowman.
Captain Clean
Designed and created by Nickie Jordan and Shannon Huber; modeled by Jeff Huber.
Here he is—the warrior all women want! Captain Clean! His entire outfit is made of cleaning supplies—he is ready to satisfy….
Here he is—the warrior all women want! Captain Clean! His entire outfit is made of cleaning supplies—he is ready to satisfy….
Crystalize
Designed and created and modeled by Sandra McMillian
Sandra always wanted to be a princess, and when a princess grows up she becomes a Queen. This Elizabethan up cycled gown crystalizes the recycling queen!
Sandra always wanted to be a princess, and when a princess grows up she becomes a Queen. This Elizabethan up cycled gown crystalizes the recycling queen!
Alaska’s Backwoods Princess
Designed and created by Kelly Caraway; modeled by Kayla Caraway
Born and raised in Alaska, my daughter Kayla exhibits all the qualities of a good Alaska Backwoods Princess, from her head to her toes, and is the inspiration for this piece.
Every princess needs a tiara, but a backwoods princesses' tiara consists of horns from a buck she shot, fur from a rabbit she trapped and skinned. Next is her fur-trimmed kuspuk, and her Bunny boots.
She carries an axe, obviously for chopping firewood, but for many other uses as well, like chopping frozen meat to feed to the dogs, and a personal self defense weapon.
Lastly, the true Alaskan princess carries the Alaskan flag with pride: the stars of gold on a field of blue. The simple flag of our Last Frontier.
Born and raised in Alaska, my daughter Kayla exhibits all the qualities of a good Alaska Backwoods Princess, from her head to her toes, and is the inspiration for this piece.
Every princess needs a tiara, but a backwoods princesses' tiara consists of horns from a buck she shot, fur from a rabbit she trapped and skinned. Next is her fur-trimmed kuspuk, and her Bunny boots.
She carries an axe, obviously for chopping firewood, but for many other uses as well, like chopping frozen meat to feed to the dogs, and a personal self defense weapon.
Lastly, the true Alaskan princess carries the Alaskan flag with pride: the stars of gold on a field of blue. The simple flag of our Last Frontier.
2014
The 8th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Blown Away!" - February 15, 2014
Pat Wake
The 8th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Pat Wake opened both performances.
Randy Robinson and Hillary Saffran served as Masters of Ceremony.
Pat Wake opened both performances.
Randy Robinson and Hillary Saffran served as Masters of Ceremony.
Sound Man
Designed, Created and Modeled by Josh Fryfogle
For the past eight years, Josh has served as audio technician for the VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show.
Thanks, Josh!
For the past eight years, Josh has served as audio technician for the VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show.
Thanks, Josh!
Peacock Priestess
Designed and Created by Colleen and Sierra Wake
Modeled by Sierra Wake
This ensemble is made from repurposed or BORROWED materials. We're not sure where the peacock feathers came from... has anyone checked the peacocks at the Anchorage Zoo?
Modeled by Sierra Wake
This ensemble is made from repurposed or BORROWED materials. We're not sure where the peacock feathers came from... has anyone checked the peacocks at the Anchorage Zoo?
2066 Somethings Never Change
Designed, Created and Modeled by Colleen Wake
This song is from 1966... now it is 2066, and mini-skirts are back! Colleen is self powered by two awesome generators, and her hair sprouts celesstial antennas for satellite reception. The pie pans are from the recycling center.
This song is from 1966... now it is 2066, and mini-skirts are back! Colleen is self powered by two awesome generators, and her hair sprouts celesstial antennas for satellite reception. The pie pans are from the recycling center.
Alaska She-Wolves in Palmer
Designed and Created by Diane Boyd
Modeled by Sheri Haag and Shauna Piersma
This piece is a combination of old shirts and sheets, painted fabric, paper Mache masks and swifter dusters. These she-wolves want to show off their bling, and howl and move it under the Northern Lights. So let's Move It with the Alaska She-Wolves!
Modeled by Sheri Haag and Shauna Piersma
This piece is a combination of old shirts and sheets, painted fabric, paper Mache masks and swifter dusters. These she-wolves want to show off their bling, and howl and move it under the Northern Lights. So let's Move It with the Alaska She-Wolves!
Blown Away Palmer Water Tower
Designed and Created by Niki Pease
Modeled by Kyndra White-Hunt
Another tarp and tape original. This water tower is a little younger than the water tower from across the road that was built in 1935. This piece was sponsored by Benders of Hair and the Valley Arts Alliance for last summer's Water Towers on Parade event organized by the Palmer Chamber of Commerce.
Modeled by Kyndra White-Hunt
Another tarp and tape original. This water tower is a little younger than the water tower from across the road that was built in 1935. This piece was sponsored by Benders of Hair and the Valley Arts Alliance for last summer's Water Towers on Parade event organized by the Palmer Chamber of Commerce.
Remnants of Royal Punk
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs
Modeled by Clair Ashlyn
Blown Away by Carl Sagan’s quote—Lost in a cosmic ocean vast beyond our most courageous imaginings—this piece is a mosaic of recycled materials in motion to represent a theatrical royal flare.
Modeled by Clair Ashlyn
Blown Away by Carl Sagan’s quote—Lost in a cosmic ocean vast beyond our most courageous imaginings—this piece is a mosaic of recycled materials in motion to represent a theatrical royal flare.
Thar She Blowsl
Designed and Created by Barb and Robert Howard, Vickie Lee Fenster, Pamela Ness and Dena Tanguay
Modeled by Barb Howard, Pamela Ness and Vickie Lee Fenster
Blown Away by the beauty of whales and the beauty of repurposed sweaters, Vickie Lee is riding this whale of a piece down the runway.
Modeled by Barb Howard, Pamela Ness and Vickie Lee Fenster
Blown Away by the beauty of whales and the beauty of repurposed sweaters, Vickie Lee is riding this whale of a piece down the runway.
I'm a Starburst Peacock; You Gotta Let Me Fly
Designed and Created by Comisha Carlton and Belinda Rivera
Modeled by Brittani Krebs
The Alaska Job Corps presents a peacock-inspired ensemble made with recycled tablecloths, yarn, and plastic aprons.
Modeled by Brittani Krebs
The Alaska Job Corps presents a peacock-inspired ensemble made with recycled tablecloths, yarn, and plastic aprons.
What I Did For Sun
Designed, Created and Modeled by Noel and Jasmin Bell
What can we do to get the sun to come out? There always seems to be a cloud in the way.
What can we do to get the sun to come out? There always seems to be a cloud in the way.
Klondike Kate and Rusty Knutts
Designed and Created by Sandra Cook, Georgie Hollander, John Stroup and Carmen Summerfield
Modeled by Georgie Hollander and John Stroup
Klondike Kate and the quirky curator Rusty Knutts first appeared at the ANNUAL Valley Arts Alliance AK Home Companion show at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla in October.
Kate gives dance lessons and she and Rusty have been dancing together… you’ll be BLOWN AWAY by their moves.
Modeled by Georgie Hollander and John Stroup
Klondike Kate and the quirky curator Rusty Knutts first appeared at the ANNUAL Valley Arts Alliance AK Home Companion show at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla in October.
Kate gives dance lessons and she and Rusty have been dancing together… you’ll be BLOWN AWAY by their moves.
A Pinker Shade of Pale
Designed and Created by Elsie LeDoux
Modeled by Jess Thompson
Butterflies are early indicators of climate change, whose survival is dependent on specific environmental conditions. Unless we take this seriously, paper butterflies may be all that remain.
Modeled by Jess Thompson
Butterflies are early indicators of climate change, whose survival is dependent on specific environmental conditions. Unless we take this seriously, paper butterflies may be all that remain.
Bloom is Off the Rose
Designed, Created and Modeled by Ginny Lawton and Pat Gakin
This piece is an ATTEMPT at ballerina roses, made from chiffon, net, organza, and a big dose of craziness!
This piece is an ATTEMPT at ballerina roses, made from chiffon, net, organza, and a big dose of craziness!
A Butterfly Blue
Designed and Created by Elsie LeDoux
Modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
Elsie is saddened by the alarming disappearance of thousands of butterflies due to pesticides, pollutants and loss of habitat. Some species may be placed on the endangered list soon.
Modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
Elsie is saddened by the alarming disappearance of thousands of butterflies due to pesticides, pollutants and loss of habitat. Some species may be placed on the endangered list soon.
Electronica
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Kiley Shanaberger (matinee performance, shown at left) and Hannah Kahlman (evening performance)
We once used all of these items to entertain ourselves. Now these things are out-of-date in the Digital Age, and have been recycled to entertain us in a different way!
This disco ball of a dress is made of full-size DVDs, mini CDs, VHS video tapes, 8mm video tapes, and cassette tapes. Kiley grew up in a Neighborhood Video shop and shows us some Electronic Attitude in this flashy bit of history.
Modeled by Kiley Shanaberger (matinee performance, shown at left) and Hannah Kahlman (evening performance)
We once used all of these items to entertain ourselves. Now these things are out-of-date in the Digital Age, and have been recycled to entertain us in a different way!
This disco ball of a dress is made of full-size DVDs, mini CDs, VHS video tapes, 8mm video tapes, and cassette tapes. Kiley grew up in a Neighborhood Video shop and shows us some Electronic Attitude in this flashy bit of history.
Aurora Borealis / Aurora Australis
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton
Modeled by Kate Lawton and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
These energetic charged particles represent high altitude atmospheric phenomena from opposite poles of the Earth.
Modeled by Kate Lawton and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
These energetic charged particles represent high altitude atmospheric phenomena from opposite poles of the Earth.
Shotgun Chic
Designed, Created and Modeled by Claire Ashlyn
Ammunition accessories meet fashion! Built from the bullet-reloading bench at home, her love for outdoor sports leaves no question that Alaska girls blow you away with creativity.
Ammunition accessories meet fashion! Built from the bullet-reloading bench at home, her love for outdoor sports leaves no question that Alaska girls blow you away with creativity.
Twist or(ange) Sister / Twister Sister Orange
Designed and Created by Niki Pease
Modeled by Niki Pease and Amanda Wolf
Another tarp and tape original. Just imagine Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz landing in Alaska, instead of Oz, and being greeted by the quirky half-sister of the Good Witch, Glenda.
Modeled by Niki Pease and Amanda Wolf
Another tarp and tape original. Just imagine Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz landing in Alaska, instead of Oz, and being greeted by the quirky half-sister of the Good Witch, Glenda.
Palmer Alaska 99645
Designed and Created by Alice LeRue
Modeled by Michaela Houser and Zoe Cleman (matinee performance, shown at left) and Shelby Cleman and Richard Chiolero (evening performance)
This outfit is a copy of the Matanuska-Maid dress on loan from the Palmer Museum, which is based on the trademark Mat-Maid image of a young skater girl.
It was inspired by Sonja Henie, the Norwegian figure skater and three-time Olympic Champion (1928, 1932, 1936).
Modeled by Michaela Houser and Zoe Cleman (matinee performance, shown at left) and Shelby Cleman and Richard Chiolero (evening performance)
This outfit is a copy of the Matanuska-Maid dress on loan from the Palmer Museum, which is based on the trademark Mat-Maid image of a young skater girl.
It was inspired by Sonja Henie, the Norwegian figure skater and three-time Olympic Champion (1928, 1932, 1936).
Under the Canopy
Designed and Created by Selena Ortega-Chiolero (the wife), Richard Chiolero (the husband), Alma Ortega (the mom) and Sylvia Solano (the aunt)
Modeled by Selena Ortega-Chiolero
Under a canopy of trees in Alaska, an abundance of wildlife is concealed until, without warning, a slight breeze blows, branches sway, leaves rustle, and suddenly a bird takes flight.
Modeled by Selena Ortega-Chiolero
Under a canopy of trees in Alaska, an abundance of wildlife is concealed until, without warning, a slight breeze blows, branches sway, leaves rustle, and suddenly a bird takes flight.
Pirates of Dollar Lake
Designed and Created by John Erskine, Missy Hansen, Linda Lockhart and Nan Potts
Modeled by Dakota, Bailey and Rain Burton
The Pirates of Dollar Lake will be presented at Big Lake in July, and tonight we have a sampling of this piratical extravaganza! The characters are representative of the over 100 costumed characters and guides.
Modeled by Dakota, Bailey and Rain Burton
The Pirates of Dollar Lake will be presented at Big Lake in July, and tonight we have a sampling of this piratical extravaganza! The characters are representative of the over 100 costumed characters and guides.
Blown Away; Leaves in a Windstorm
Designed and Created by Maeve and Nikalee Rath
Modeled by Maeve Rath
This design grew from the image of autumn leaves blowing from a tree in a whipping windstorm. The idea took root, and together Maeve and her Mom nurtured Maeve’s ideas to fruition. No trees were harmed in the making of this piece.
Modeled by Maeve Rath
This design grew from the image of autumn leaves blowing from a tree in a whipping windstorm. The idea took root, and together Maeve and her Mom nurtured Maeve’s ideas to fruition. No trees were harmed in the making of this piece.
Color and Texture
Designed, Created and Modeled by Sandra Cook
Music of the 60s to current day is always blasting in Sandra’s studio, she even busts out a few moves to the likes of the Rolling Stones and Maroon 5. Music adds vibrancy and texture to her life as reflected in her hand knitted and felted vest.
To complement the color and texture of the vest she is wearing a tie-dyed linen pebble textured skirt. Sandra is blown away by Moves like Jagger!
Music of the 60s to current day is always blasting in Sandra’s studio, she even busts out a few moves to the likes of the Rolling Stones and Maroon 5. Music adds vibrancy and texture to her life as reflected in her hand knitted and felted vest.
To complement the color and texture of the vest she is wearing a tie-dyed linen pebble textured skirt. Sandra is blown away by Moves like Jagger!
The Evening News
Designed and Created by Ammie Catron, Felisha Michaels, and Der Xiong
Modeled by Shyanne McCoullough
Look what just blew in from Alaska Job Corps! This ensemble is made from a concoction of newsprint, trashy tabloids, recycled paper and Pepsi bottle wrappers.
We present not just dirty laundry, but the evening news
Modeled by Shyanne McCoullough
Look what just blew in from Alaska Job Corps! This ensemble is made from a concoction of newsprint, trashy tabloids, recycled paper and Pepsi bottle wrappers.
We present not just dirty laundry, but the evening news
Naughty and Nice
Designed and Created by Jodee Force
Modeled by Angie Buresh and JoAnn Hinds
You will be blown away by the latest fashion featuring both naughty and nice clothing styles. What looks like leather is really recycled inner tubes and BLOWN TIRES. Calvin Klein, move over and make room for BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Good Year and Michelin to crowd the market with unique designer items.
Notice the pencil skirt on the biker babe complete with recycled zippers; valve stems create the spikes. The more modest evening wear is comprised of a flared skirt constructed from reused inner tubes; the bodice is adorned with flowers from tubes. From flat tire …to evening A-Tire, and to top it off the outfits come with a guarantee for 50,000 miles.
Modeled by Angie Buresh and JoAnn Hinds
You will be blown away by the latest fashion featuring both naughty and nice clothing styles. What looks like leather is really recycled inner tubes and BLOWN TIRES. Calvin Klein, move over and make room for BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Good Year and Michelin to crowd the market with unique designer items.
Notice the pencil skirt on the biker babe complete with recycled zippers; valve stems create the spikes. The more modest evening wear is comprised of a flared skirt constructed from reused inner tubes; the bodice is adorned with flowers from tubes. From flat tire …to evening A-Tire, and to top it off the outfits come with a guarantee for 50,000 miles.
2013
The 7th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Arctic Attitude!" - February 16, 2013
Gerygone & Twig
The 7th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
"Gerygone & Twig", the indie/folk band consisting of Alex Lindgren, Grace Kari, Rainy Hastings, and Brandon Murak, opened both performances.
Randy Robinson and Carmen Summerfield served as Masters of Ceremony.
"Gerygone & Twig", the indie/folk band consisting of Alex Lindgren, Grace Kari, Rainy Hastings, and Brandon Murak, opened both performances.
Randy Robinson and Carmen Summerfield served as Masters of Ceremony.
Art on Fire
Designed and Created by Pat Garley, Nan Potts, and Carmen Summerfield
Modeled by Pat Garley and Carmen Summerfield
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand-made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame. All at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla this June!
For more information, visit the 2012 Art on Fire archieve page.
Modeled by Pat Garley and Carmen Summerfield
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand-made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame. All at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla this June!
For more information, visit the 2012 Art on Fire archieve page.
Back in Black
Designed, Created and Modeled by Colleen Wake
This very haute couture looking outfit is made from black garbage bags and chrome duct tape.
This very haute couture looking outfit is made from black garbage bags and chrome duct tape.
Arctic Ice Mermaid
Designed and Created by Colleen and Sierra Wake
Modeled by Sierra Wake
This Arctic Ice Mermaid swims down the frigid runway in satin, sequins, a crown and a tail.
Modeled by Sierra Wake
This Arctic Ice Mermaid swims down the frigid runway in satin, sequins, a crown and a tail.
Designer Dress
Designed and Created by Elsie DeDoux
Modeled by Gia Beth Bolton
A chic, elegant dress made entirely of interior design elements, such as wall paper and drapes, paint strips, lamp shades and mini-chandeliers, etc.
Modeled by Gia Beth Bolton
A chic, elegant dress made entirely of interior design elements, such as wall paper and drapes, paint strips, lamp shades and mini-chandeliers, etc.
Synthesized Kuspuk
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs
Modeled by Clair Ashlyn
This piece is a collaboration of synthetic elements inspired by the Alaska Native Kuspuk garment. Tamora merges her passion for mixed-media art with traditional aspects of our indigenous people's design to interpret an original look to capture the theme of Arctic Attitude.
Modeled by Clair Ashlyn
This piece is a collaboration of synthetic elements inspired by the Alaska Native Kuspuk garment. Tamora merges her passion for mixed-media art with traditional aspects of our indigenous people's design to interpret an original look to capture the theme of Arctic Attitude.
Arctic Village People
Designed and Created by Nan Potts and Pat Garley
Modeled by Nan Potts and friends
This is mimicry in motion! Using hand-me-downs, PVC pipe, and lots of imagination!
Modeled by Nan Potts and friends
This is mimicry in motion! Using hand-me-downs, PVC pipe, and lots of imagination!
Valley Trash Beautiful
Designed and Created by Peter Nicholson
Modeled by Kalie Kock
This beautiful dress, made from recycled materials and trash, is pulling apart the old "Valley Trash" cliche.
Modeled by Kalie Kock
This beautiful dress, made from recycled materials and trash, is pulling apart the old "Valley Trash" cliche.
30's Throwback
Designed and Created by The Palmer Museum of History and Art
Modeled by Kyndra White-Hunt and Jacob Pennell
Feed bags were printed with a pattern during the Great Depression so folks could use feed bags as clothing, even here in Palmer! I guess this was the first instance of Wearable Art in the Valley.
Beginning in May there will be a permanent exhibit of these feed bag dresses with a dress-up station at the Palmer Museum of History and Art.
Modeled by Kyndra White-Hunt and Jacob Pennell
Feed bags were printed with a pattern during the Great Depression so folks could use feed bags as clothing, even here in Palmer! I guess this was the first instance of Wearable Art in the Valley.
Beginning in May there will be a permanent exhibit of these feed bag dresses with a dress-up station at the Palmer Museum of History and Art.
Arctic Babe on a Budget
Designed and Created by Emily Hughes
Modeled by Adrienne Pauling
Is it a snowflake? Is it an angel? No, it's an arctic babe on a budget. Adrienne is fit for the cover of Vogue in her up-cycled dress, made from trash and duct tape. Several hundred grocery bags were needed to form her ballerina-like skirt, which is topped by pleated Anchorage Daily News and Frontiersman newspapers.
This dress is proof that you don't have to dip into your annual Hawaii trip savings in order to stay fashionable up here in the North.
So are you ready to step up your wardrobe a few notches, without dishing out the dough for those fancy designed clothes? Just take a trip to a few trash cans and do a little hair teasing. You can look just as stylish as Adrienne.
Modeled by Adrienne Pauling
Is it a snowflake? Is it an angel? No, it's an arctic babe on a budget. Adrienne is fit for the cover of Vogue in her up-cycled dress, made from trash and duct tape. Several hundred grocery bags were needed to form her ballerina-like skirt, which is topped by pleated Anchorage Daily News and Frontiersman newspapers.
This dress is proof that you don't have to dip into your annual Hawaii trip savings in order to stay fashionable up here in the North.
So are you ready to step up your wardrobe a few notches, without dishing out the dough for those fancy designed clothes? Just take a trip to a few trash cans and do a little hair teasing. You can look just as stylish as Adrienne.
Burning Down the House
Designed, Created and Modeled by Sandra Cook
Sandra, a carpenter's daughter, is very comfortable with building materials and has taken them one step further to show they aren't just for constructing houses.
The pinafore is constructed of pleated Tyvek with a pleated tar paper over skirt, and the bodice is made of copper wire. She's electrifying with Arctic Attitude and burning down the house with her hair on fire!
Sandra, a carpenter's daughter, is very comfortable with building materials and has taken them one step further to show they aren't just for constructing houses.
The pinafore is constructed of pleated Tyvek with a pleated tar paper over skirt, and the bodice is made of copper wire. She's electrifying with Arctic Attitude and burning down the house with her hair on fire!
All Decked Out
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton
Modeled by Ginny Lawton, Kate Lawton, Pat Gakin, Audrey Kelley, and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
On a chill arctic night a rendezvous with these four winsome ladies is a "good deal". Whether you're out "clubbing" or playing with cronies at home, you hope one of these ladies has a "heart". Gussied up in satins and lace, these ladies show it in "spades". They might be a "handfull" with all ther "facets", but they make a gorgeous quartet when all four are in attendance and will "suit" your wishes for good luck.
The "two-faced" Joker is "wild". She is always there to help the Queens "trump" She might have an Ace or two up her sleeve, and is surely ready for a "trick" or "4". No matter how you "shuffle the deck", luck attends you when these ladies bless you with their presence.
Modeled by Ginny Lawton, Kate Lawton, Pat Gakin, Audrey Kelley, and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
On a chill arctic night a rendezvous with these four winsome ladies is a "good deal". Whether you're out "clubbing" or playing with cronies at home, you hope one of these ladies has a "heart". Gussied up in satins and lace, these ladies show it in "spades". They might be a "handfull" with all ther "facets", but they make a gorgeous quartet when all four are in attendance and will "suit" your wishes for good luck.
The "two-faced" Joker is "wild". She is always there to help the Queens "trump" She might have an Ace or two up her sleeve, and is surely ready for a "trick" or "4". No matter how you "shuffle the deck", luck attends you when these ladies bless you with their presence.
Little Black Dress with Attitude
Designed and Created by Barb Howard and VickieLee Fenster
Modeled by Melanie Trost
In the far frozen north when darkness reigns, nothing brings us together to modify or lighten our attitudes like a holiday. What does a woman need but a basic black dress to holiday in style. And if the dress can fit any holiday, how perfect is that!
Modeled by Melanie Trost
In the far frozen north when darkness reigns, nothing brings us together to modify or lighten our attitudes like a holiday. What does a woman need but a basic black dress to holiday in style. And if the dress can fit any holiday, how perfect is that!
Snow Child
Designed and Created by Barbara Andrist
Modeled by Lena Andrist
This is arctic with an attitude! Like the arctic snowdrift that's always changing...
It's cold and fragile, yet beautiful.
Modeled by Lena Andrist
This is arctic with an attitude! Like the arctic snowdrift that's always changing...
It's cold and fragile, yet beautiful.
Revontulet
Designed, Created and Modeled by Bobbi Wilson and Katy Schmidt
Revontulet is a modern Finnish term meaning "the fox's fires" which derived from a Finnish myth about the Northern Lights. According to Sami legend, the lights are caused by an Arctic Fox sweeping it's tail through the snow causing sparks in the sky.
We hope you enjoy this interpretation, not only visually, but also through dance!
Revontulet is a modern Finnish term meaning "the fox's fires" which derived from a Finnish myth about the Northern Lights. According to Sami legend, the lights are caused by an Arctic Fox sweeping it's tail through the snow causing sparks in the sky.
We hope you enjoy this interpretation, not only visually, but also through dance!
Caged
Designed and Created by Elsie LeDoux
Modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
An elegant gown made from tomato cages, garden mesh, and wire.
Modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
An elegant gown made from tomato cages, garden mesh, and wire.
My Fair Lady
Designed and Created by Kelly Larson, Sheri Trask and Kirsten Mason
Modeled by Spenser Massey
What do they do with all those unused Alaska State Fair exhibit ribbons? Well, 300 were recycled into this outfit for the VAA Wearable Art & Runway Fashion Show.
Modeled by Spenser Massey
What do they do with all those unused Alaska State Fair exhibit ribbons? Well, 300 were recycled into this outfit for the VAA Wearable Art & Runway Fashion Show.
Mzz BeA Haven
Designed, Created and Modeled by Nicole Pease
Surprizing Bee Wear for the runway.
This is a play on a 1940's beauty contestant. There are some surprises in the outfit, and leave no Bee behind!
Surprizing Bee Wear for the runway.
This is a play on a 1940's beauty contestant. There are some surprises in the outfit, and leave no Bee behind!
Canine Couture
Designed and Created by Nicole Pease
Modeled by Sara Zwink
This bustier for a reinvented sled dog has been around! It was first seen at "Braziers to Nowhere" at the Dorothy Page Museum in Wasilla, and then it made a special trip to the Alaska Home Companion, a variety show put on by the Valley Arts Alliance at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry last October.
This bra will speak for itself!
Modeled by Sara Zwink
This bustier for a reinvented sled dog has been around! It was first seen at "Braziers to Nowhere" at the Dorothy Page Museum in Wasilla, and then it made a special trip to the Alaska Home Companion, a variety show put on by the Valley Arts Alliance at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry last October.
This bra will speak for itself!
Black and Bold
Designed, Created and Modeled by Claire Ashlyn
Recycled thrift shop meterials inspired this dress where funk meets fashion. Claire pairs together elements of black and bold to bring out the fierce Arctic Attitude of a true Alaska Girl.
Recycled thrift shop meterials inspired this dress where funk meets fashion. Claire pairs together elements of black and bold to bring out the fierce Arctic Attitude of a true Alaska Girl.
Garden Fairies for Angie
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Bailey, Rain, Dakota, and Wolf Burton, Bob Brown and Missie Hansen
The never-ending cycle of the garden is celebrated in Garden Fairies for Angie.
The Burton family recently lost their mom. Linda Lockhart designed these pieces to celebrate Angie's never-ending love for each of her children. Fairy or snow, the beauty of the garden is always re-born for each of us.
Rain Burton is Spring; Dakota Burton is Summer; Bailey Burton is Fall; and Missie Hansen is the Winter Fairy Godmother. Wolf Burton and Bob Brown present the fairies from Winter's icy grip.
Modeled by Bailey, Rain, Dakota, and Wolf Burton, Bob Brown and Missie Hansen
The never-ending cycle of the garden is celebrated in Garden Fairies for Angie.
The Burton family recently lost their mom. Linda Lockhart designed these pieces to celebrate Angie's never-ending love for each of her children. Fairy or snow, the beauty of the garden is always re-born for each of us.
Rain Burton is Spring; Dakota Burton is Summer; Bailey Burton is Fall; and Missie Hansen is the Winter Fairy Godmother. Wolf Burton and Bob Brown present the fairies from Winter's icy grip.
Fashionably Frosted
Designed and Created by Monica King
Modeled by Monica King, Kristine Vandegriff and Carolyn Massey
This is where Alaska chill meets fashion. This creation is made from recycled water bottles and bottle caps.
Special thanks to Younique Boutique for the dresses and Valley Community for Recycling Solutions for all the plastic water bottles.
Modeled by Monica King, Kristine Vandegriff and Carolyn Massey
This is where Alaska chill meets fashion. This creation is made from recycled water bottles and bottle caps.
Special thanks to Younique Boutique for the dresses and Valley Community for Recycling Solutions for all the plastic water bottles.
Gerygone & Twig
The 7th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
"Gerygone & Twig", the indie/folk band consisting of Alex Lindgren, Grace Kari, Rainy Hastings, and Brandon Murak, opened both performances.
Randy Robinson and Carmen Summerfield served as Masters of Ceremony.
"Gerygone & Twig", the indie/folk band consisting of Alex Lindgren, Grace Kari, Rainy Hastings, and Brandon Murak, opened both performances.
Randy Robinson and Carmen Summerfield served as Masters of Ceremony.
Art on Fire
Designed and Created by Pat Garley, Nan Potts, and Carmen Summerfield
Modeled by Pat Garley and Carmen Summerfield
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand-made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame. All at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla this June!
For more information, visit the 2012 Art on Fire archieve page.
Modeled by Pat Garley and Carmen Summerfield
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand-made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame. All at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla this June!
For more information, visit the 2012 Art on Fire archieve page.
Back in Black
Designed, Created and Modeled by Colleen Wake
This very haute couture looking outfit is made from black garbage bags and chrome duct tape.
This very haute couture looking outfit is made from black garbage bags and chrome duct tape.
Arctic Ice Mermaid
Designed and Created by Colleen and Sierra Wake
Modeled by Sierra Wake
This Arctic Ice Mermaid swims down the frigid runway in satin, sequins, a crown and a tail.
Modeled by Sierra Wake
This Arctic Ice Mermaid swims down the frigid runway in satin, sequins, a crown and a tail.
Designer Dress
Designed and Created by Elsie DeDoux
Modeled by Gia Beth Bolton
A chic, elegant dress made entirely of interior design elements, such as wall paper and drapes, paint strips, lamp shades and mini-chandeliers, etc.
Modeled by Gia Beth Bolton
A chic, elegant dress made entirely of interior design elements, such as wall paper and drapes, paint strips, lamp shades and mini-chandeliers, etc.
Synthesized Kuspuk
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs
Modeled by Clair Ashlyn
This piece is a collaboration of synthetic elements inspired by the Alaska Native Kuspuk garment. Tamora merges her passion for mixed-media art with traditional aspects of our indigenous people's design to interpret an original look to capture the theme of Arctic Attitude.
Modeled by Clair Ashlyn
This piece is a collaboration of synthetic elements inspired by the Alaska Native Kuspuk garment. Tamora merges her passion for mixed-media art with traditional aspects of our indigenous people's design to interpret an original look to capture the theme of Arctic Attitude.
Arctic Village People
Designed and Created by Nan Potts and Pat Garley
Modeled by Nan Potts and friends
This is mimicry in motion! Using hand-me-downs, PVC pipe, and lots of imagination!
Modeled by Nan Potts and friends
This is mimicry in motion! Using hand-me-downs, PVC pipe, and lots of imagination!
Valley Trash Beautiful
Designed and Created by Peter Nicholson
Modeled by Kalie Kock
This beautiful dress, made from recycled materials and trash, is pulling apart the old "Valley Trash" cliche.
Modeled by Kalie Kock
This beautiful dress, made from recycled materials and trash, is pulling apart the old "Valley Trash" cliche.
30's Throwback
Designed and Created by The Palmer Museum of History and Art
Modeled by Kyndra White-Hunt and Jacob Pennell
Feed bags were printed with a pattern during the Great Depression so folks could use feed bags as clothing, even here in Palmer! I guess this was the first instance of Wearable Art in the Valley.
Beginning in May there will be a permanent exhibit of these feed bag dresses with a dress-up station at the Palmer Museum of History and Art.
Modeled by Kyndra White-Hunt and Jacob Pennell
Feed bags were printed with a pattern during the Great Depression so folks could use feed bags as clothing, even here in Palmer! I guess this was the first instance of Wearable Art in the Valley.
Beginning in May there will be a permanent exhibit of these feed bag dresses with a dress-up station at the Palmer Museum of History and Art.
Arctic Babe on a Budget
Designed and Created by Emily Hughes
Modeled by Adrienne Pauling
Is it a snowflake? Is it an angel? No, it's an arctic babe on a budget. Adrienne is fit for the cover of Vogue in her up-cycled dress, made from trash and duct tape. Several hundred grocery bags were needed to form her ballerina-like skirt, which is topped by pleated Anchorage Daily News and Frontiersman newspapers.
This dress is proof that you don't have to dip into your annual Hawaii trip savings in order to stay fashionable up here in the North.
So are you ready to step up your wardrobe a few notches, without dishing out the dough for those fancy designed clothes? Just take a trip to a few trash cans and do a little hair teasing. You can look just as stylish as Adrienne.
Modeled by Adrienne Pauling
Is it a snowflake? Is it an angel? No, it's an arctic babe on a budget. Adrienne is fit for the cover of Vogue in her up-cycled dress, made from trash and duct tape. Several hundred grocery bags were needed to form her ballerina-like skirt, which is topped by pleated Anchorage Daily News and Frontiersman newspapers.
This dress is proof that you don't have to dip into your annual Hawaii trip savings in order to stay fashionable up here in the North.
So are you ready to step up your wardrobe a few notches, without dishing out the dough for those fancy designed clothes? Just take a trip to a few trash cans and do a little hair teasing. You can look just as stylish as Adrienne.
Burning Down the House
Designed, Created and Modeled by Sandra Cook
Sandra, a carpenter's daughter, is very comfortable with building materials and has taken them one step further to show they aren't just for constructing houses.
The pinafore is constructed of pleated Tyvek with a pleated tar paper over skirt, and the bodice is made of copper wire. She's electrifying with Arctic Attitude and burning down the house with her hair on fire!
Sandra, a carpenter's daughter, is very comfortable with building materials and has taken them one step further to show they aren't just for constructing houses.
The pinafore is constructed of pleated Tyvek with a pleated tar paper over skirt, and the bodice is made of copper wire. She's electrifying with Arctic Attitude and burning down the house with her hair on fire!
All Decked Out
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton
Modeled by Ginny Lawton, Kate Lawton, Pat Gakin, Audrey Kelley, and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
On a chill arctic night a rendezvous with these four winsome ladies is a "good deal". Whether you're out "clubbing" or playing with cronies at home, you hope one of these ladies has a "heart". Gussied up in satins and lace, these ladies show it in "spades". They might be a "handfull" with all ther "facets", but they make a gorgeous quartet when all four are in attendance and will "suit" your wishes for good luck.
The "two-faced" Joker is "wild". She is always there to help the Queens "trump" She might have an Ace or two up her sleeve, and is surely ready for a "trick" or "4". No matter how you "shuffle the deck", luck attends you when these ladies bless you with their presence.
Modeled by Ginny Lawton, Kate Lawton, Pat Gakin, Audrey Kelley, and Michelle Spiegel-Freeman
On a chill arctic night a rendezvous with these four winsome ladies is a "good deal". Whether you're out "clubbing" or playing with cronies at home, you hope one of these ladies has a "heart". Gussied up in satins and lace, these ladies show it in "spades". They might be a "handfull" with all ther "facets", but they make a gorgeous quartet when all four are in attendance and will "suit" your wishes for good luck.
The "two-faced" Joker is "wild". She is always there to help the Queens "trump" She might have an Ace or two up her sleeve, and is surely ready for a "trick" or "4". No matter how you "shuffle the deck", luck attends you when these ladies bless you with their presence.
Little Black Dress with Attitude
Designed and Created by Barb Howard and VickieLee Fenster
Modeled by Melanie Trost
In the far frozen north when darkness reigns, nothing brings us together to modify or lighten our attitudes like a holiday. What does a woman need but a basic black dress to holiday in style. And if the dress can fit any holiday, how perfect is that!
Modeled by Melanie Trost
In the far frozen north when darkness reigns, nothing brings us together to modify or lighten our attitudes like a holiday. What does a woman need but a basic black dress to holiday in style. And if the dress can fit any holiday, how perfect is that!
Snow Child
Designed and Created by Barbara Andrist
Modeled by Lena Andrist
This is arctic with an attitude! Like the arctic snowdrift that's always changing...
It's cold and fragile, yet beautiful.
Modeled by Lena Andrist
This is arctic with an attitude! Like the arctic snowdrift that's always changing...
It's cold and fragile, yet beautiful.
Revontulet
Designed, Created and Modeled by Bobbi Wilson and Katy Schmidt
Revontulet is a modern Finnish term meaning "the fox's fires" which derived from a Finnish myth about the Northern Lights. According to Sami legend, the lights are caused by an Arctic Fox sweeping it's tail through the snow causing sparks in the sky.
We hope you enjoy this interpretation, not only visually, but also through dance!
Revontulet is a modern Finnish term meaning "the fox's fires" which derived from a Finnish myth about the Northern Lights. According to Sami legend, the lights are caused by an Arctic Fox sweeping it's tail through the snow causing sparks in the sky.
We hope you enjoy this interpretation, not only visually, but also through dance!
Caged
Designed and Created by Elsie LeDoux
Modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
An elegant gown made from tomato cages, garden mesh, and wire.
Modeled by Jasmin Butrlakorn
An elegant gown made from tomato cages, garden mesh, and wire.
My Fair Lady
Designed and Created by Kelly Larson, Sheri Trask and Kirsten Mason
Modeled by Spenser Massey
What do they do with all those unused Alaska State Fair exhibit ribbons? Well, 300 were recycled into this outfit for the VAA Wearable Art & Runway Fashion Show.
Modeled by Spenser Massey
What do they do with all those unused Alaska State Fair exhibit ribbons? Well, 300 were recycled into this outfit for the VAA Wearable Art & Runway Fashion Show.
Mzz BeA Haven
Designed, Created and Modeled by Nicole Pease
Surprizing Bee Wear for the runway.
This is a play on a 1940's beauty contestant. There are some surprises in the outfit, and leave no Bee behind!
Surprizing Bee Wear for the runway.
This is a play on a 1940's beauty contestant. There are some surprises in the outfit, and leave no Bee behind!
Canine Couture
Designed and Created by Nicole Pease
Modeled by Sara Zwink
This bustier for a reinvented sled dog has been around! It was first seen at "Braziers to Nowhere" at the Dorothy Page Museum in Wasilla, and then it made a special trip to the Alaska Home Companion, a variety show put on by the Valley Arts Alliance at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry last October.
This bra will speak for itself!
Modeled by Sara Zwink
This bustier for a reinvented sled dog has been around! It was first seen at "Braziers to Nowhere" at the Dorothy Page Museum in Wasilla, and then it made a special trip to the Alaska Home Companion, a variety show put on by the Valley Arts Alliance at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry last October.
This bra will speak for itself!
Black and Bold
Designed, Created and Modeled by Claire Ashlyn
Recycled thrift shop meterials inspired this dress where funk meets fashion. Claire pairs together elements of black and bold to bring out the fierce Arctic Attitude of a true Alaska Girl.
Recycled thrift shop meterials inspired this dress where funk meets fashion. Claire pairs together elements of black and bold to bring out the fierce Arctic Attitude of a true Alaska Girl.
Garden Fairies for Angie
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Bailey, Rain, Dakota, and Wolf Burton, Bob Brown and Missie Hansen
The never-ending cycle of the garden is celebrated in Garden Fairies for Angie.
The Burton family recently lost their mom. Linda Lockhart designed these pieces to celebrate Angie's never-ending love for each of her children. Fairy or snow, the beauty of the garden is always re-born for each of us.
Rain Burton is Spring; Dakota Burton is Summer; Bailey Burton is Fall; and Missie Hansen is the Winter Fairy Godmother. Wolf Burton and Bob Brown present the fairies from Winter's icy grip.
Modeled by Bailey, Rain, Dakota, and Wolf Burton, Bob Brown and Missie Hansen
The never-ending cycle of the garden is celebrated in Garden Fairies for Angie.
The Burton family recently lost their mom. Linda Lockhart designed these pieces to celebrate Angie's never-ending love for each of her children. Fairy or snow, the beauty of the garden is always re-born for each of us.
Rain Burton is Spring; Dakota Burton is Summer; Bailey Burton is Fall; and Missie Hansen is the Winter Fairy Godmother. Wolf Burton and Bob Brown present the fairies from Winter's icy grip.
Fashionably Frosted
Designed and Created by Monica King
Modeled by Monica King, Kristine Vandegriff and Carolyn Massey
This is where Alaska chill meets fashion. This creation is made from recycled water bottles and bottle caps.
Special thanks to Younique Boutique for the dresses and Valley Community for Recycling Solutions for all the plastic water bottles.
Modeled by Monica King, Kristine Vandegriff and Carolyn Massey
This is where Alaska chill meets fashion. This creation is made from recycled water bottles and bottle caps.
Special thanks to Younique Boutique for the dresses and Valley Community for Recycling Solutions for all the plastic water bottles.
2012
The 6th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Valley Vogue!" - February 18, 2012
Myriah Thomas and Carmen Summerfield
The 6th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Myriah Thomas (left) was the Master of Ceremonies, shown here with Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance.
Myriah Thomas (left) was the Master of Ceremonies, shown here with Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance.
The Matanuska Winds
The Matanuska Winds brass quintet opened the 7pm evening performance.
Josh Fryfogle
Josh Fryfogle, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, performed with UTN and Joe Hartman.
UTN (Unite The North)
UTN (Unite The North), Alaska's best Hip Hop group, has been together for more than 5 years.
Joe Hartman, with his stand-up bass, joined UTN at the VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show.
Joe Hartman, with his stand-up bass, joined UTN at the VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show.
Valley Vogue
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Randy Robinson
Randy embodies Valley Vogue in her "going to town" Carhartts. The Valley Arts Alliance is showing Linda's creation again to help Randy in this leap year....
...be very, very quiet... Randy is hunting men....
...I mean rabbits...
Modeled by Randy Robinson
Randy embodies Valley Vogue in her "going to town" Carhartts. The Valley Arts Alliance is showing Linda's creation again to help Randy in this leap year....
...be very, very quiet... Randy is hunting men....
...I mean rabbits...
Kitty With An Attitude
Designed and Created by Dianne Boyd
Modeled by Sherri Haag
This Tuxedo Cat is strutting into town looking for trouble.
Stray kitties... Watch Out!
Modeled by Sherri Haag
This Tuxedo Cat is strutting into town looking for trouble.
Stray kitties... Watch Out!
The Blue Porcelain Man
Designed and Created by Margaret Hugi-Lewis
Modeled by Rod Sisson
The blue-on-white Delft porcelain from Holland is the inspiration behind Rod's outfit.
The suit jacket is white, shining like a porcelain piece, with a hand painted design. The suit pants are decorated with painted ceramic plates and vases in the same Delft style.
With his blue skin, he is truly the Blue Porcelain Man!
Modeled by Rod Sisson
The blue-on-white Delft porcelain from Holland is the inspiration behind Rod's outfit.
The suit jacket is white, shining like a porcelain piece, with a hand painted design. The suit pants are decorated with painted ceramic plates and vases in the same Delft style.
With his blue skin, he is truly the Blue Porcelain Man!
Fur Real
Designed and Created by Colleen Wake and her daughter Sierra
Modeled by Sierra Wake
Sierra is striking out on her own this year as the brown panther, in this fake fur fashion statement!
Modeled by Sierra Wake
Sierra is striking out on her own this year as the brown panther, in this fake fur fashion statement!
What Ever
Designed and Created by Colleen Wake
Modeled by the artist
Made from plastic canvas top, beads, fur, feathers, and a hoop skirt of blue plastic water line, this ensemble simulates bright colored pop-corn being pop'd!
Modeled by the artist
Made from plastic canvas top, beads, fur, feathers, and a hoop skirt of blue plastic water line, this ensemble simulates bright colored pop-corn being pop'd!
Stars Come Out At Night
Designed and Creatd by Sandra Cook
Modeled by the artist
This song by Right Said Fred fits how Sandra feels about living in Palmer.
Hand pieced and painted skirt made out of repurposed Always wrappers. Fashion week just finished in New York, but it has nothing on Palmer!
Modeled by the artist
This song by Right Said Fred fits how Sandra feels about living in Palmer.
Hand pieced and painted skirt made out of repurposed Always wrappers. Fashion week just finished in New York, but it has nothing on Palmer!
Kaso Hana Shinpu
Designed and Created by Barb Howard
Modeled by Dena Tanguay
This plastic flower bride is inspired by Palmer's Sister City in Japan, Saroma Town.
This outfit is made from recycled plastic bottles and satin. The original hat was a bride's hat from South America. This truly makes it a double-recycled international event.
Modeled by Dena Tanguay
This plastic flower bride is inspired by Palmer's Sister City in Japan, Saroma Town.
This outfit is made from recycled plastic bottles and satin. The original hat was a bride's hat from South America. This truly makes it a double-recycled international event.
Bo Peep and Her Lost Sheep
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin, Audrey Kelley, and Kate Lawton
Modeled by the artists
These lambs who have lost their way have made good use of their time by decking their wool with fabric flowers. They may have lost their way, but they're having a grand time on their gambol.
Bo Peep is looking for her sheep, but she too has found time to decorate herself with garlands of festive fabric flowers. If she finds her sheep, they can all frisk about together!
Modeled by the artists
These lambs who have lost their way have made good use of their time by decking their wool with fabric flowers. They may have lost their way, but they're having a grand time on their gambol.
Bo Peep is looking for her sheep, but she too has found time to decorate herself with garlands of festive fabric flowers. If she finds her sheep, they can all frisk about together!
Stop
Designed and Created by Vicki Bush and Becky Hiatt
Modeled by Pam Huyck
With all the road construction going on in the Valley, we want to give the flaggers a break. Maybe by wearing an outfit like this, people with actually stop!
Here is a whole new meaning to steel-toed shoes. This outfit is made from re-purposed traffic control equipment donated by a retired flagger!
Modeled by Pam Huyck
With all the road construction going on in the Valley, we want to give the flaggers a break. Maybe by wearing an outfit like this, people with actually stop!
Here is a whole new meaning to steel-toed shoes. This outfit is made from re-purposed traffic control equipment donated by a retired flagger!
Unflappable T-Shirt
Designed and Created by Jodee Force
Modeled by Jeanne Troshynski
This flapper dress with handbag and headband is made from T-shirts!
Modeled by Jeanne Troshynski
This flapper dress with handbag and headband is made from T-shirts!
Enigma
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs
Modeled by Claire Childs
The inspiration for this dress arrived by a dream of metallic on white, where a positive flow of spirit emerged.
Claire is wearing a garment made of plastics, latex, and found and recycled objects. Together, the materials simulate an artistic enigma, that we would identify as a fashioinable apparition.
Modeled by Claire Childs
The inspiration for this dress arrived by a dream of metallic on white, where a positive flow of spirit emerged.
Claire is wearing a garment made of plastics, latex, and found and recycled objects. Together, the materials simulate an artistic enigma, that we would identify as a fashioinable apparition.
The Queen of Tarp
Desisgned and Created by Margaret Hugi-Lewis
Modeled by Ilana Amason
The industrial look of grommets is the inspiration behind Ilana's evening dress.
This elegant dress is made from silver tarp painted with silver paint with an under dress in brown tarp, decorated with over 300 grommets and some silk ribbons.
Don't you love the industrial look of an elegant evening dress?
Modeled by Ilana Amason
The industrial look of grommets is the inspiration behind Ilana's evening dress.
This elegant dress is made from silver tarp painted with silver paint with an under dress in brown tarp, decorated with over 300 grommets and some silk ribbons.
Don't you love the industrial look of an elegant evening dress?
Material GIrls
Designed and Created by Monica King
Modeled by Monica King, Carolyn Massey, and Kristine Vandergriff
The outfits you see here are made from drapery material samples... who knew picking out curtains could inspire the fabulous runway attire seen here!
Winter Windows of Wasilla donated these material samples. Thanks to the Valley Arts Alliance and creative minds everywhere some old things are being repurposed so they don't end up in the trash. Please try and recycle!
Modeled by Monica King, Carolyn Massey, and Kristine Vandergriff
The outfits you see here are made from drapery material samples... who knew picking out curtains could inspire the fabulous runway attire seen here!
Winter Windows of Wasilla donated these material samples. Thanks to the Valley Arts Alliance and creative minds everywhere some old things are being repurposed so they don't end up in the trash. Please try and recycle!
Oh Christmas Tree
Designed and Created by Susan Dowd Barrier
Modeled by the artist
Anything that lights up has got to be good!
Add lots of tinsel, pink balls, and a dazzle of gingerbread women in costumes of their own, and you have a festive, joyfull creation!
This extends the joy of the season, and after-Christmas sales help, too!
Modeled by the artist
Anything that lights up has got to be good!
Add lots of tinsel, pink balls, and a dazzle of gingerbread women in costumes of their own, and you have a festive, joyfull creation!
This extends the joy of the season, and after-Christmas sales help, too!
Vinyl Is Forever
Designed and Created by Kaela Hartman
Modeled by the artist
Made from up-cycled vinyl records. This is NOT another dusty vinyl on the shelf.
Vinyl lives forever!
Modeled by the artist
Made from up-cycled vinyl records. This is NOT another dusty vinyl on the shelf.
Vinyl lives forever!
First Snow of Winter
Designed and Created by Becky Hiatt and Vicki Bush
Modeled by Jean Nisperos
Made from white fleece, Christmas decorations, white bath towels, white nurse's hose, and more.
This outfit is inspired by the first snow of winter. There's nothing like seeing snow again for the first time. Although we've kinda had enough snow for now!
Modeled by Jean Nisperos
Made from white fleece, Christmas decorations, white bath towels, white nurse's hose, and more.
This outfit is inspired by the first snow of winter. There's nothing like seeing snow again for the first time. Although we've kinda had enough snow for now!
Sister See-Duct-Shun
Designed and Created by Nicole Pease
Modeled by the artist
After several inspirations of Tarp 'n' Tape (T'N'T) attire, Nicki was inspired to convert some of her other creations into this creation.
She is devoted to wearable art!
Modeled by the artist
After several inspirations of Tarp 'n' Tape (T'N'T) attire, Nicki was inspired to convert some of her other creations into this creation.
She is devoted to wearable art!
Fisherman's Bride
Designed and Created by Martha Peck
Modeled by Sarah Geary
The back of the dress is the mountain waterfall, starting the whole process of oxygenating the water and proviing dissolvable minerals as the basic elements of life. The front of the dress is the river, each piece of fabric representing the twists and turns of the water as it finds its way to the ocean.
The ascending salmon return nutrients lost to the ocean and enrich the entire cycle, beginning with the roe in the headpiece. The herring seine sleves and thes spin-and-flows attached shows the water for both fun and sustenance.
Modeled by Sarah Geary
The back of the dress is the mountain waterfall, starting the whole process of oxygenating the water and proviing dissolvable minerals as the basic elements of life. The front of the dress is the river, each piece of fabric representing the twists and turns of the water as it finds its way to the ocean.
The ascending salmon return nutrients lost to the ocean and enrich the entire cycle, beginning with the roe in the headpiece. The herring seine sleves and thes spin-and-flows attached shows the water for both fun and sustenance.
Art on Fire Dragon
Designed and Created by Pat Garley, Jeanne Young, and Carmen Summerfield
Modeled by Samantha, Eric, and Rachel Young
As this year is the Year of the Dragon, the Art on Fire Dragon is here to invite you to join her at the Art on Fire festival in June.
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand-made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame.
Your mother taught you not to play with fire, but come anyway to the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry, this June!
For more information, visit the 2011 Art on FIre archive page.
Modeled by Samantha, Eric, and Rachel Young
As this year is the Year of the Dragon, the Art on Fire Dragon is here to invite you to join her at the Art on Fire festival in June.
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand-made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame.
Your mother taught you not to play with fire, but come anyway to the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry, this June!
For more information, visit the 2011 Art on FIre archive page.
Myriah Thomas and Carmen Summerfield
The 6th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.
Myriah Thomas (left) was the Master of Ceremonies, shown here with Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance.
Myriah Thomas (left) was the Master of Ceremonies, shown here with Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance.
The Matanuska Winds
The Matanuska Winds brass quintet opened the 7pm evening performance.
Josh Fryfogle
Josh Fryfogle, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, performed with UTN and Joe Hartman.
UTN (Unite The North)
UTN (Unite The North), Alaska's best Hip Hop group, has been together for more than 5 years.
Joe Hartman, with his stand-up bass, joined UTN at the VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show.
Joe Hartman, with his stand-up bass, joined UTN at the VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show.
Valley Vogue
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Randy Robinson
Randy embodies Valley Vogue in her "going to town" Carhartts. The Valley Arts Alliance is showing Linda's creation again to help Randy in this leap year....
...be very, very quiet... Randy is hunting men....
...I mean rabbits...
Modeled by Randy Robinson
Randy embodies Valley Vogue in her "going to town" Carhartts. The Valley Arts Alliance is showing Linda's creation again to help Randy in this leap year....
...be very, very quiet... Randy is hunting men....
...I mean rabbits...
Kitty With An Attitude
Designed and Created by Dianne Boyd
Modeled by Sherri Haag
This Tuxedo Cat is strutting into town looking for trouble.
Stray kitties... Watch Out!
Modeled by Sherri Haag
This Tuxedo Cat is strutting into town looking for trouble.
Stray kitties... Watch Out!
The Blue Porcelain Man
Designed and Created by Margaret Hugi-Lewis
Modeled by Rod Sisson
The blue-on-white Delft porcelain from Holland is the inspiration behind Rod's outfit.
The suit jacket is white, shining like a porcelain piece, with a hand painted design. The suit pants are decorated with painted ceramic plates and vases in the same Delft style.
With his blue skin, he is truly the Blue Porcelain Man!
Modeled by Rod Sisson
The blue-on-white Delft porcelain from Holland is the inspiration behind Rod's outfit.
The suit jacket is white, shining like a porcelain piece, with a hand painted design. The suit pants are decorated with painted ceramic plates and vases in the same Delft style.
With his blue skin, he is truly the Blue Porcelain Man!
Fur Real
Designed and Created by Colleen Wake and her daughter Sierra
Modeled by Sierra Wake
Sierra is striking out on her own this year as the brown panther, in this fake fur fashion statement!
Modeled by Sierra Wake
Sierra is striking out on her own this year as the brown panther, in this fake fur fashion statement!
What Ever
Designed and Created by Colleen Wake
Modeled by the artist
Made from plastic canvas top, beads, fur, feathers, and a hoop skirt of blue plastic water line, this ensemble simulates bright colored pop-corn being pop'd!
Modeled by the artist
Made from plastic canvas top, beads, fur, feathers, and a hoop skirt of blue plastic water line, this ensemble simulates bright colored pop-corn being pop'd!
Stars Come Out At Night
Designed and Creatd by Sandra Cook
Modeled by the artist
This song by Right Said Fred fits how Sandra feels about living in Palmer.
Hand pieced and painted skirt made out of repurposed Always wrappers. Fashion week just finished in New York, but it has nothing on Palmer!
Modeled by the artist
This song by Right Said Fred fits how Sandra feels about living in Palmer.
Hand pieced and painted skirt made out of repurposed Always wrappers. Fashion week just finished in New York, but it has nothing on Palmer!
Kaso Hana Shinpu
Designed and Created by Barb Howard
Modeled by Dena Tanguay
This plastic flower bride is inspired by Palmer's Sister City in Japan, Saroma Town.
This outfit is made from recycled plastic bottles and satin. The original hat was a bride's hat from South America. This truly makes it a double-recycled international event.
Modeled by Dena Tanguay
This plastic flower bride is inspired by Palmer's Sister City in Japan, Saroma Town.
This outfit is made from recycled plastic bottles and satin. The original hat was a bride's hat from South America. This truly makes it a double-recycled international event.
Bo Peep and Her Lost Sheep
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin, Audrey Kelley, and Kate Lawton
Modeled by the artists
These lambs who have lost their way have made good use of their time by decking their wool with fabric flowers. They may have lost their way, but they're having a grand time on their gambol.
Bo Peep is looking for her sheep, but she too has found time to decorate herself with garlands of festive fabric flowers. If she finds her sheep, they can all frisk about together!
Modeled by the artists
These lambs who have lost their way have made good use of their time by decking their wool with fabric flowers. They may have lost their way, but they're having a grand time on their gambol.
Bo Peep is looking for her sheep, but she too has found time to decorate herself with garlands of festive fabric flowers. If she finds her sheep, they can all frisk about together!
Stop
Designed and Created by Vicki Bush and Becky Hiatt
Modeled by Pam Huyck
With all the road construction going on in the Valley, we want to give the flaggers a break. Maybe by wearing an outfit like this, people with actually stop!
Here is a whole new meaning to steel-toed shoes. This outfit is made from re-purposed traffic control equipment donated by a retired flagger!
Modeled by Pam Huyck
With all the road construction going on in the Valley, we want to give the flaggers a break. Maybe by wearing an outfit like this, people with actually stop!
Here is a whole new meaning to steel-toed shoes. This outfit is made from re-purposed traffic control equipment donated by a retired flagger!
Unflappable T-Shirt
Designed and Created by Jodee Force
Modeled by Jeanne Troshynski
This flapper dress with handbag and headband is made from T-shirts!
Modeled by Jeanne Troshynski
This flapper dress with handbag and headband is made from T-shirts!
Enigma
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs
Modeled by Claire Childs
The inspiration for this dress arrived by a dream of metallic on white, where a positive flow of spirit emerged.
Claire is wearing a garment made of plastics, latex, and found and recycled objects. Together, the materials simulate an artistic enigma, that we would identify as a fashioinable apparition.
Modeled by Claire Childs
The inspiration for this dress arrived by a dream of metallic on white, where a positive flow of spirit emerged.
Claire is wearing a garment made of plastics, latex, and found and recycled objects. Together, the materials simulate an artistic enigma, that we would identify as a fashioinable apparition.
The Queen of Tarp
Desisgned and Created by Margaret Hugi-Lewis
Modeled by Ilana Amason
The industrial look of grommets is the inspiration behind Ilana's evening dress.
This elegant dress is made from silver tarp painted with silver paint with an under dress in brown tarp, decorated with over 300 grommets and some silk ribbons.
Don't you love the industrial look of an elegant evening dress?
Modeled by Ilana Amason
The industrial look of grommets is the inspiration behind Ilana's evening dress.
This elegant dress is made from silver tarp painted with silver paint with an under dress in brown tarp, decorated with over 300 grommets and some silk ribbons.
Don't you love the industrial look of an elegant evening dress?
Material GIrls
Designed and Created by Monica King
Modeled by Monica King, Carolyn Massey, and Kristine Vandergriff
The outfits you see here are made from drapery material samples... who knew picking out curtains could inspire the fabulous runway attire seen here!
Winter Windows of Wasilla donated these material samples. Thanks to the Valley Arts Alliance and creative minds everywhere some old things are being repurposed so they don't end up in the trash. Please try and recycle!
Modeled by Monica King, Carolyn Massey, and Kristine Vandergriff
The outfits you see here are made from drapery material samples... who knew picking out curtains could inspire the fabulous runway attire seen here!
Winter Windows of Wasilla donated these material samples. Thanks to the Valley Arts Alliance and creative minds everywhere some old things are being repurposed so they don't end up in the trash. Please try and recycle!
Oh Christmas Tree
Designed and Created by Susan Dowd Barrier
Modeled by the artist
Anything that lights up has got to be good!
Add lots of tinsel, pink balls, and a dazzle of gingerbread women in costumes of their own, and you have a festive, joyfull creation!
This extends the joy of the season, and after-Christmas sales help, too!
Modeled by the artist
Anything that lights up has got to be good!
Add lots of tinsel, pink balls, and a dazzle of gingerbread women in costumes of their own, and you have a festive, joyfull creation!
This extends the joy of the season, and after-Christmas sales help, too!
Vinyl Is Forever
Designed and Created by Kaela Hartman
Modeled by the artist
Made from up-cycled vinyl records. This is NOT another dusty vinyl on the shelf.
Vinyl lives forever!
Modeled by the artist
Made from up-cycled vinyl records. This is NOT another dusty vinyl on the shelf.
Vinyl lives forever!
First Snow of Winter
Designed and Created by Becky Hiatt and Vicki Bush
Modeled by Jean Nisperos
Made from white fleece, Christmas decorations, white bath towels, white nurse's hose, and more.
This outfit is inspired by the first snow of winter. There's nothing like seeing snow again for the first time. Although we've kinda had enough snow for now!
Modeled by Jean Nisperos
Made from white fleece, Christmas decorations, white bath towels, white nurse's hose, and more.
This outfit is inspired by the first snow of winter. There's nothing like seeing snow again for the first time. Although we've kinda had enough snow for now!
Sister See-Duct-Shun
Designed and Created by Nicole Pease
Modeled by the artist
After several inspirations of Tarp 'n' Tape (T'N'T) attire, Nicki was inspired to convert some of her other creations into this creation.
She is devoted to wearable art!
Modeled by the artist
After several inspirations of Tarp 'n' Tape (T'N'T) attire, Nicki was inspired to convert some of her other creations into this creation.
She is devoted to wearable art!
Fisherman's Bride
Designed and Created by Martha Peck
Modeled by Sarah Geary
The back of the dress is the mountain waterfall, starting the whole process of oxygenating the water and proviing dissolvable minerals as the basic elements of life. The front of the dress is the river, each piece of fabric representing the twists and turns of the water as it finds its way to the ocean.
The ascending salmon return nutrients lost to the ocean and enrich the entire cycle, beginning with the roe in the headpiece. The herring seine sleves and thes spin-and-flows attached shows the water for both fun and sustenance.
Modeled by Sarah Geary
The back of the dress is the mountain waterfall, starting the whole process of oxygenating the water and proviing dissolvable minerals as the basic elements of life. The front of the dress is the river, each piece of fabric representing the twists and turns of the water as it finds its way to the ocean.
The ascending salmon return nutrients lost to the ocean and enrich the entire cycle, beginning with the roe in the headpiece. The herring seine sleves and thes spin-and-flows attached shows the water for both fun and sustenance.
Art on Fire Dragon
Designed and Created by Pat Garley, Jeanne Young, and Carmen Summerfield
Modeled by Samantha, Eric, and Rachel Young
As this year is the Year of the Dragon, the Art on Fire Dragon is here to invite you to join her at the Art on Fire festival in June.
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand-made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame.
Your mother taught you not to play with fire, but come anyway to the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry, this June!
For more information, visit the 2011 Art on FIre archive page.
Modeled by Samantha, Eric, and Rachel Young
As this year is the Year of the Dragon, the Art on Fire Dragon is here to invite you to join her at the Art on Fire festival in June.
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand-made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame.
Your mother taught you not to play with fire, but come anyway to the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry, this June!
For more information, visit the 2011 Art on FIre archive page.
2011
The 5th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Anything Goes!" - February 19, 2011
Myriah Thomas
Myriah Thomas was Master of Ceremonies at the 5th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show, held February 19 at the Palmer Depot.
This year we added a 2pm matinee performance in addition to the regular 7pm pereformance.
Lulu Small
Lulu Small, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, opened our 7pm evening performance.
Matanuska Winds (not shown), a brass ensemble headed by Gleo Huyck, opened our 2pm matinee performance.
Matanuska Winds (not shown), a brass ensemble headed by Gleo Huyck, opened our 2pm matinee performance.
Keys
Designed and Created by Anne-Marijke van Dijken
Modeled by Carmen Summerfield
We can now call this an international show!
Carmen's sister Anne-Marijke, who lives in the Netherlands, made this key-chain mail out of her friends key collection. The gloves were knitted by Carmen's mom.
No more "Where did I put my keys?"
Modeled by Carmen Summerfield
We can now call this an international show!
Carmen's sister Anne-Marijke, who lives in the Netherlands, made this key-chain mail out of her friends key collection. The gloves were knitted by Carmen's mom.
No more "Where did I put my keys?"
Voices of Spring
Designed and Created by Margret Hugi-Lewis
Modeled by Ilana Amason
An evening dress insprired by fashion between 1800 and our time, constructed of painter's drop cloth and acrylic paint.
Modeled by Ilana Amason
An evening dress insprired by fashion between 1800 and our time, constructed of painter's drop cloth and acrylic paint.
Flamigo Flamenco
Designed and Created by Pat Gakin, Audrey Kelly, and Ginny Lawton
Modeled by the artists
These ditsy flamingos stopped in Las Vegas to augment their tail feathers in showgirl fashion. There they took up tulle, glitz, and flamenco dancing. The passion of the dance befuddled them so completely that they headed north and ended up in Alaska.
Eager to show off their fancy plumage they're sash-shaying down the runway. Asked about their future plans, they intend to "chill out" in Alaska until fall when they hope to fly south with the help of accommodating sandhill cranes.
Until then, what happens in Alaska, stays in Alaska!
Modeled by the artists
These ditsy flamingos stopped in Las Vegas to augment their tail feathers in showgirl fashion. There they took up tulle, glitz, and flamenco dancing. The passion of the dance befuddled them so completely that they headed north and ended up in Alaska.
Eager to show off their fancy plumage they're sash-shaying down the runway. Asked about their future plans, they intend to "chill out" in Alaska until fall when they hope to fly south with the help of accommodating sandhill cranes.
Until then, what happens in Alaska, stays in Alaska!
Recyclled Egyptian Mommy
Designed and Created by Colleen Wake
Modeled by Colleen Wake and Sierra Wake
Based on ancient Egyptian clothing, over 400 aluminum cans were used, 250 in the cape alone! The little Egyptian mummy's dress is made of brocade and 38 aluminum can in the collar.
Colleen started the beading of the head pieced over one month ago!
Modeled by Colleen Wake and Sierra Wake
Based on ancient Egyptian clothing, over 400 aluminum cans were used, 250 in the cape alone! The little Egyptian mummy's dress is made of brocade and 38 aluminum can in the collar.
Colleen started the beading of the head pieced over one month ago!
Penelope, the Steam Punk Pirate
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Michealla Ables
This very fancy pirate is jumping the gun (or in her case, the canon) for the 4th pirate film coming out later this year!
And come see Penelope and her pirate friends on the last 3 weekends in September at "Pirates of Dollar Lake" in Big Lake!
Modeled by Michealla Ables
This very fancy pirate is jumping the gun (or in her case, the canon) for the 4th pirate film coming out later this year!
And come see Penelope and her pirate friends on the last 3 weekends in September at "Pirates of Dollar Lake" in Big Lake!
Divine Contrast
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs
Modeled by Claire Childs
Claire’s dress is the inspiration of both the 1990’s music scene and today’s whimsical youth. The dark corseted lines of tension flow into a release of soft billowing lightness. The mood is accentuated by distressed plastics and organic material that echoes a silent lucidity and feminine strength.
This dress design portrays the art of contrast—“Without darkness, there is no light!
Modeled by Claire Childs
Claire’s dress is the inspiration of both the 1990’s music scene and today’s whimsical youth. The dark corseted lines of tension flow into a release of soft billowing lightness. The mood is accentuated by distressed plastics and organic material that echoes a silent lucidity and feminine strength.
This dress design portrays the art of contrast—“Without darkness, there is no light!
Mondrian in Motion
Designed and Created by Margret Hugi-Lewis
Modeled by Rod Sisson
This outfit brings Neo-Plasticism to a new level. Piet Mondrian was part of the art movement called “de stijl”, and his famous painting “Broadway Boogie Woogie” painted in 1943 is now at the MOMA in Manhattan. Boogie Woogie is the music Mondrian loved….
Thank you, Piet, for bringing “de stijl” to Alaska, and thank you Margret for painting your studio in Mondrian colors!
Modeled by Rod Sisson
This outfit brings Neo-Plasticism to a new level. Piet Mondrian was part of the art movement called “de stijl”, and his famous painting “Broadway Boogie Woogie” painted in 1943 is now at the MOMA in Manhattan. Boogie Woogie is the music Mondrian loved….
Thank you, Piet, for bringing “de stijl” to Alaska, and thank you Margret for painting your studio in Mondrian colors!
Home
Designed and Creatd by Sandra Cook
Modeled by the artist
This Talking Heads’ song fits how Sandra feels about living in Palmer.
Her skirt is made of hand dyed, hand spun and hand knitted Merino wool. The multicolored skirt is blended in colors representing the colors of nature, and the stripes also represent the valley farm fields. The top is a hand spun and hand knitted sweater of natural Romney wool.
Other accessories are either hand felted, hand spun and woven or embellished. Wool is hand dyed with Jacquard and Laniset dyes painted onto roving and then spun on a spinning wheel.
It looks like she’s coming right off the boat!
Modeled by the artist
This Talking Heads’ song fits how Sandra feels about living in Palmer.
Her skirt is made of hand dyed, hand spun and hand knitted Merino wool. The multicolored skirt is blended in colors representing the colors of nature, and the stripes also represent the valley farm fields. The top is a hand spun and hand knitted sweater of natural Romney wool.
Other accessories are either hand felted, hand spun and woven or embellished. Wool is hand dyed with Jacquard and Laniset dyes painted onto roving and then spun on a spinning wheel.
It looks like she’s coming right off the boat!
Feather, Leather and Fun
Designed and Created by Rachelle Medica
Modeled by the artist
Rachelle dresses up every day using her wolf tail and other found objects from her attic. She has lots of stuff, since she did runway shows in San Francisco and at Burning Man.
Modeled by the artist
Rachelle dresses up every day using her wolf tail and other found objects from her attic. She has lots of stuff, since she did runway shows in San Francisco and at Burning Man.
Alaska Airlines Flt 193 approaching Los Angeles
Designed and Created by Patricia Sims
Modeled by Jennifer Lombard
This outfit was inspired by the view from a flight into Los Angeles International Airport.
The wrap-around skirt represents the sparkling city and runway lights at twilight, and the teals and blues represent the water at the ocean shore.
Modeled by Jennifer Lombard
This outfit was inspired by the view from a flight into Los Angeles International Airport.
The wrap-around skirt represents the sparkling city and runway lights at twilight, and the teals and blues represent the water at the ocean shore.
Gaia Tribal Dancers
Dancers are Charity Phillips-Little and Jennifer Forsberg
Gaia Tribal is an Alaskan troupe based in Palmer that performs a unique style of belly dance called Tribal Group Improv.
Gaia believes deeply in the tribal philosophy which is founded on the strength of women and that dance is community based and interpretive within a set series of movements.
This Troupe is named for the mythical goddess of creation in honor of our desire to create and dance together.
Gaia Tribal is an Alaskan troupe based in Palmer that performs a unique style of belly dance called Tribal Group Improv.
Gaia believes deeply in the tribal philosophy which is founded on the strength of women and that dance is community based and interpretive within a set series of movements.
This Troupe is named for the mythical goddess of creation in honor of our desire to create and dance together.
Balloons Gone Wild
Designed and Created by Kimbra Mensch, Marilyn Morey, and Anne Maria Olsen
Modeled by Sarah Thompson
This creation is made entirely from balloons. A collaboration of twisted balloon ladies at the Twisted Balloon Shop in Wasilla.
Modeled by Sarah Thompson
This creation is made entirely from balloons. A collaboration of twisted balloon ladies at the Twisted Balloon Shop in Wasilla.
In Full Plume
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton
Modeled by Kate Lawton
Bedecked in satin, taffeta, and lace, Kate models an 18th century robe à la française, the gown a highborn lady would wear on formal occasions—a fête, a ball or even to court. Another name for this style of gown is sack-dress, in reference to the pleated train that hangs from the back. The peacock taffeta of the train and petticoat—curtains from Pier One Imports—is an elegant reminiscence of the embroidered fabrics of that period.
Yes indeed, there are opening in the dress and the petticoat that allow access to hidden pockets. Kate returns later in dishabille to show the undergarments that form the armature for such a fashion. Just in case you are wondering, ladies often had to go through doorways sideways.
Modeled by Kate Lawton
Bedecked in satin, taffeta, and lace, Kate models an 18th century robe à la française, the gown a highborn lady would wear on formal occasions—a fête, a ball or even to court. Another name for this style of gown is sack-dress, in reference to the pleated train that hangs from the back. The peacock taffeta of the train and petticoat—curtains from Pier One Imports—is an elegant reminiscence of the embroidered fabrics of that period.
Yes indeed, there are opening in the dress and the petticoat that allow access to hidden pockets. Kate returns later in dishabille to show the undergarments that form the armature for such a fashion. Just in case you are wondering, ladies often had to go through doorways sideways.
Urban Cowgirl
esisgned and Created by Victoria Bush and Becky Hiatt
Modeled by Kasi Tacki
This second-hand cowgirl is made from all recycled materials from thrift stores, mostly belts.
Vicki is the ultimate belt collector, but strictly for art purposes!
Modeled by Kasi Tacki
This second-hand cowgirl is made from all recycled materials from thrift stores, mostly belts.
Vicki is the ultimate belt collector, but strictly for art purposes!
Singing In The Rain
Designed and Created by Marlene Smith
Modeled by the artist
This all-plastic ensemble is made from table cloths, placements, and shower curtains and more! the sunflower pattern is to tease the sun back from the rain.
Check out her special rain boots!
Modeled by the artist
This all-plastic ensemble is made from table cloths, placements, and shower curtains and more! the sunflower pattern is to tease the sun back from the rain.
Check out her special rain boots!
The Mistress of Time
Designed and Created by Nicole Barker and Judy Vars
Modeled by Judy Vars
The Mistress of Time is packed and ready for adventure—any place and any time.
This Steampunk inspired creation is Victorian fashion meets technology, form meets function, machines meet magic. The look is inspired by a future vision of Jules Verne and modern technology powered by steam.
Materials: Cogs, gears, watch parts, springs, brass, old papers and maps, ephemera, Victorian lace, taffeta, and leather.
Modeled by Judy Vars
The Mistress of Time is packed and ready for adventure—any place and any time.
This Steampunk inspired creation is Victorian fashion meets technology, form meets function, machines meet magic. The look is inspired by a future vision of Jules Verne and modern technology powered by steam.
Materials: Cogs, gears, watch parts, springs, brass, old papers and maps, ephemera, Victorian lace, taffeta, and leather.
Peacock Deplumed
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton
Modeled by Kate Lawton
Like Kate Hardcastle, the heroine of She Stoops to Conquer, our Kate "stoops" to wearing her undergarments in order to show how the 18th century lady, clad in pannier and corset, acquired her "look."
The detailed sewing required more than 40 hours of construction time. Although the whalebone, or baleen, that provided the stiffening in 18th century garments has been replaced by modern materials, the rigidity and inconvenience of wearing such a garment remains—and surely convinces modern ladies they are lucky to inhabit the 21st century. No lady could get into or out of her corset without the assistance of her maid, a scarce commodity nowadays.
And in farewell, she reveals a ribbon tied above her knee to keep her white stockings in place. The ribbon was a sought-after trophy among the gentlemen of the day.
Modeled by Kate Lawton
Like Kate Hardcastle, the heroine of She Stoops to Conquer, our Kate "stoops" to wearing her undergarments in order to show how the 18th century lady, clad in pannier and corset, acquired her "look."
The detailed sewing required more than 40 hours of construction time. Although the whalebone, or baleen, that provided the stiffening in 18th century garments has been replaced by modern materials, the rigidity and inconvenience of wearing such a garment remains—and surely convinces modern ladies they are lucky to inhabit the 21st century. No lady could get into or out of her corset without the assistance of her maid, a scarce commodity nowadays.
And in farewell, she reveals a ribbon tied above her knee to keep her white stockings in place. The ribbon was a sought-after trophy among the gentlemen of the day.
Yasmin
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Kiley Shanaberger
This outfit is mostly made from recycled boxes from LED light tubes. Also some Christmas ornaments, raffia, and silk flowers.
Modeled by Kiley Shanaberger
This outfit is mostly made from recycled boxes from LED light tubes. Also some Christmas ornaments, raffia, and silk flowers.
Wild About Alaska
Designed and Created by Monica King
Modeled by the artist
We are wild about re-using here in Alaska, so we can keep our wild beautiful.
This creation was inspired by 79 wallpaper sample books. The mask is made from wall paper, the fan is made from paint stirring sticks.
Check out the northern lights scene, the birch trees, and the forget-me-nots on the front.
Modeled by the artist
We are wild about re-using here in Alaska, so we can keep our wild beautiful.
This creation was inspired by 79 wallpaper sample books. The mask is made from wall paper, the fan is made from paint stirring sticks.
Check out the northern lights scene, the birch trees, and the forget-me-nots on the front.
The Art On Fire Dancer
Designed and Created by Pat Garley
Modeled by Krista Gray
The Art on Fire Dancer is here to invite you to join her at the Art on Fire festival in June.
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame.
And during the day watch the Sahara Storm Tribal group perform. Your mother taught you not to play with fire, but come anyway to the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla, on Saturday June 25, 2011.
For more information, visit our dedicated archives page.
Modeled by Krista Gray
The Art on Fire Dancer is here to invite you to join her at the Art on Fire festival in June.
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame.
And during the day watch the Sahara Storm Tribal group perform. Your mother taught you not to play with fire, but come anyway to the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla, on Saturday June 25, 2011.
For more information, visit our dedicated archives page.
Bertie's Big Night
Designed and Created by Victoria Bush, Pat Garley, Becky Hiatt, Nan Potts, and Carmen Summerfield
Modeled by Nan Potts and assisted by Noah Fryfogle
Bertie the juvenile Albertosaurus has wandered out of his backyard, and his friend Noah has found him and is leading him back home.
Artists of the Valley Arts Alliance painted a mural at the Alaska State Fair, featuring a similar creature from that time period, a Pachyrhinosaurus.
For more information, visit our dedicated archives page.
Modeled by Nan Potts and assisted by Noah Fryfogle
Bertie the juvenile Albertosaurus has wandered out of his backyard, and his friend Noah has found him and is leading him back home.
Artists of the Valley Arts Alliance painted a mural at the Alaska State Fair, featuring a similar creature from that time period, a Pachyrhinosaurus.
For more information, visit our dedicated archives page.
Myriah Thomas
Myriah Thomas was Master of Ceremonies at the 5th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show, held February 19 at the Palmer Depot.
This year we added a 2pm matinee performance in addition to the regular 7pm pereformance.
Lulu Small
Lulu Small, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, opened our 7pm evening performance.
Matanuska Winds (not shown), a brass ensemble headed by Gleo Huyck, opened our 2pm matinee performance.
Matanuska Winds (not shown), a brass ensemble headed by Gleo Huyck, opened our 2pm matinee performance.
Keys
Designed and Created by Anne-Marijke van Dijken
Modeled by Carmen Summerfield
We can now call this an international show!
Carmen's sister Anne-Marijke, who lives in the Netherlands, made this key-chain mail out of her friends key collection. The gloves were knitted by Carmen's mom.
No more "Where did I put my keys?"
Modeled by Carmen Summerfield
We can now call this an international show!
Carmen's sister Anne-Marijke, who lives in the Netherlands, made this key-chain mail out of her friends key collection. The gloves were knitted by Carmen's mom.
No more "Where did I put my keys?"
Voices of Spring
Designed and Created by Margret Hugi-Lewis
Modeled by Ilana Amason
An evening dress insprired by fashion between 1800 and our time, constructed of painter's drop cloth and acrylic paint.
Modeled by Ilana Amason
An evening dress insprired by fashion between 1800 and our time, constructed of painter's drop cloth and acrylic paint.
Flamigo Flamenco
Designed and Created by Pat Gakin, Audrey Kelly, and Ginny Lawton
Modeled by the artists
These ditsy flamingos stopped in Las Vegas to augment their tail feathers in showgirl fashion. There they took up tulle, glitz, and flamenco dancing. The passion of the dance befuddled them so completely that they headed north and ended up in Alaska.
Eager to show off their fancy plumage they're sash-shaying down the runway. Asked about their future plans, they intend to "chill out" in Alaska until fall when they hope to fly south with the help of accommodating sandhill cranes.
Until then, what happens in Alaska, stays in Alaska!
Modeled by the artists
These ditsy flamingos stopped in Las Vegas to augment their tail feathers in showgirl fashion. There they took up tulle, glitz, and flamenco dancing. The passion of the dance befuddled them so completely that they headed north and ended up in Alaska.
Eager to show off their fancy plumage they're sash-shaying down the runway. Asked about their future plans, they intend to "chill out" in Alaska until fall when they hope to fly south with the help of accommodating sandhill cranes.
Until then, what happens in Alaska, stays in Alaska!
Recyclled Egyptian Mommy
Designed and Created by Colleen Wake
Modeled by Colleen Wake and Sierra Wake
Based on ancient Egyptian clothing, over 400 aluminum cans were used, 250 in the cape alone! The little Egyptian mummy's dress is made of brocade and 38 aluminum can in the collar.
Colleen started the beading of the head pieced over one month ago!
Modeled by Colleen Wake and Sierra Wake
Based on ancient Egyptian clothing, over 400 aluminum cans were used, 250 in the cape alone! The little Egyptian mummy's dress is made of brocade and 38 aluminum can in the collar.
Colleen started the beading of the head pieced over one month ago!
Penelope, the Steam Punk Pirate
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Michealla Ables
This very fancy pirate is jumping the gun (or in her case, the canon) for the 4th pirate film coming out later this year!
And come see Penelope and her pirate friends on the last 3 weekends in September at "Pirates of Dollar Lake" in Big Lake!
Modeled by Michealla Ables
This very fancy pirate is jumping the gun (or in her case, the canon) for the 4th pirate film coming out later this year!
And come see Penelope and her pirate friends on the last 3 weekends in September at "Pirates of Dollar Lake" in Big Lake!
Divine Contrast
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs
Modeled by Claire Childs
Claire’s dress is the inspiration of both the 1990’s music scene and today’s whimsical youth. The dark corseted lines of tension flow into a release of soft billowing lightness. The mood is accentuated by distressed plastics and organic material that echoes a silent lucidity and feminine strength.
This dress design portrays the art of contrast—“Without darkness, there is no light!
Modeled by Claire Childs
Claire’s dress is the inspiration of both the 1990’s music scene and today’s whimsical youth. The dark corseted lines of tension flow into a release of soft billowing lightness. The mood is accentuated by distressed plastics and organic material that echoes a silent lucidity and feminine strength.
This dress design portrays the art of contrast—“Without darkness, there is no light!
Mondrian in Motion
Designed and Created by Margret Hugi-Lewis
Modeled by Rod Sisson
This outfit brings Neo-Plasticism to a new level. Piet Mondrian was part of the art movement called “de stijl”, and his famous painting “Broadway Boogie Woogie” painted in 1943 is now at the MOMA in Manhattan. Boogie Woogie is the music Mondrian loved….
Thank you, Piet, for bringing “de stijl” to Alaska, and thank you Margret for painting your studio in Mondrian colors!
Modeled by Rod Sisson
This outfit brings Neo-Plasticism to a new level. Piet Mondrian was part of the art movement called “de stijl”, and his famous painting “Broadway Boogie Woogie” painted in 1943 is now at the MOMA in Manhattan. Boogie Woogie is the music Mondrian loved….
Thank you, Piet, for bringing “de stijl” to Alaska, and thank you Margret for painting your studio in Mondrian colors!
Home
Designed and Creatd by Sandra Cook
Modeled by the artist
This Talking Heads’ song fits how Sandra feels about living in Palmer.
Her skirt is made of hand dyed, hand spun and hand knitted Merino wool. The multicolored skirt is blended in colors representing the colors of nature, and the stripes also represent the valley farm fields. The top is a hand spun and hand knitted sweater of natural Romney wool.
Other accessories are either hand felted, hand spun and woven or embellished. Wool is hand dyed with Jacquard and Laniset dyes painted onto roving and then spun on a spinning wheel.
It looks like she’s coming right off the boat!
Modeled by the artist
This Talking Heads’ song fits how Sandra feels about living in Palmer.
Her skirt is made of hand dyed, hand spun and hand knitted Merino wool. The multicolored skirt is blended in colors representing the colors of nature, and the stripes also represent the valley farm fields. The top is a hand spun and hand knitted sweater of natural Romney wool.
Other accessories are either hand felted, hand spun and woven or embellished. Wool is hand dyed with Jacquard and Laniset dyes painted onto roving and then spun on a spinning wheel.
It looks like she’s coming right off the boat!
Feather, Leather and Fun
Designed and Created by Rachelle Medica
Modeled by the artist
Rachelle dresses up every day using her wolf tail and other found objects from her attic. She has lots of stuff, since she did runway shows in San Francisco and at Burning Man.
Modeled by the artist
Rachelle dresses up every day using her wolf tail and other found objects from her attic. She has lots of stuff, since she did runway shows in San Francisco and at Burning Man.
Alaska Airlines Flt 193 approaching Los Angeles
Designed and Created by Patricia Sims
Modeled by Jennifer Lombard
This outfit was inspired by the view from a flight into Los Angeles International Airport.
The wrap-around skirt represents the sparkling city and runway lights at twilight, and the teals and blues represent the water at the ocean shore.
Modeled by Jennifer Lombard
This outfit was inspired by the view from a flight into Los Angeles International Airport.
The wrap-around skirt represents the sparkling city and runway lights at twilight, and the teals and blues represent the water at the ocean shore.
Gaia Tribal Dancers
Dancers are Charity Phillips-Little and Jennifer Forsberg
Gaia Tribal is an Alaskan troupe based in Palmer that performs a unique style of belly dance called Tribal Group Improv.
Gaia believes deeply in the tribal philosophy which is founded on the strength of women and that dance is community based and interpretive within a set series of movements.
This Troupe is named for the mythical goddess of creation in honor of our desire to create and dance together.
Gaia Tribal is an Alaskan troupe based in Palmer that performs a unique style of belly dance called Tribal Group Improv.
Gaia believes deeply in the tribal philosophy which is founded on the strength of women and that dance is community based and interpretive within a set series of movements.
This Troupe is named for the mythical goddess of creation in honor of our desire to create and dance together.
Balloons Gone Wild
Designed and Created by Kimbra Mensch, Marilyn Morey, and Anne Maria Olsen
Modeled by Sarah Thompson
This creation is made entirely from balloons. A collaboration of twisted balloon ladies at the Twisted Balloon Shop in Wasilla.
Modeled by Sarah Thompson
This creation is made entirely from balloons. A collaboration of twisted balloon ladies at the Twisted Balloon Shop in Wasilla.
In Full Plume
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton
Modeled by Kate Lawton
Bedecked in satin, taffeta, and lace, Kate models an 18th century robe à la française, the gown a highborn lady would wear on formal occasions—a fête, a ball or even to court. Another name for this style of gown is sack-dress, in reference to the pleated train that hangs from the back. The peacock taffeta of the train and petticoat—curtains from Pier One Imports—is an elegant reminiscence of the embroidered fabrics of that period.
Yes indeed, there are opening in the dress and the petticoat that allow access to hidden pockets. Kate returns later in dishabille to show the undergarments that form the armature for such a fashion. Just in case you are wondering, ladies often had to go through doorways sideways.
Modeled by Kate Lawton
Bedecked in satin, taffeta, and lace, Kate models an 18th century robe à la française, the gown a highborn lady would wear on formal occasions—a fête, a ball or even to court. Another name for this style of gown is sack-dress, in reference to the pleated train that hangs from the back. The peacock taffeta of the train and petticoat—curtains from Pier One Imports—is an elegant reminiscence of the embroidered fabrics of that period.
Yes indeed, there are opening in the dress and the petticoat that allow access to hidden pockets. Kate returns later in dishabille to show the undergarments that form the armature for such a fashion. Just in case you are wondering, ladies often had to go through doorways sideways.
Urban Cowgirl
esisgned and Created by Victoria Bush and Becky Hiatt
Modeled by Kasi Tacki
This second-hand cowgirl is made from all recycled materials from thrift stores, mostly belts.
Vicki is the ultimate belt collector, but strictly for art purposes!
Modeled by Kasi Tacki
This second-hand cowgirl is made from all recycled materials from thrift stores, mostly belts.
Vicki is the ultimate belt collector, but strictly for art purposes!
Singing In The Rain
Designed and Created by Marlene Smith
Modeled by the artist
This all-plastic ensemble is made from table cloths, placements, and shower curtains and more! the sunflower pattern is to tease the sun back from the rain.
Check out her special rain boots!
Modeled by the artist
This all-plastic ensemble is made from table cloths, placements, and shower curtains and more! the sunflower pattern is to tease the sun back from the rain.
Check out her special rain boots!
The Mistress of Time
Designed and Created by Nicole Barker and Judy Vars
Modeled by Judy Vars
The Mistress of Time is packed and ready for adventure—any place and any time.
This Steampunk inspired creation is Victorian fashion meets technology, form meets function, machines meet magic. The look is inspired by a future vision of Jules Verne and modern technology powered by steam.
Materials: Cogs, gears, watch parts, springs, brass, old papers and maps, ephemera, Victorian lace, taffeta, and leather.
Modeled by Judy Vars
The Mistress of Time is packed and ready for adventure—any place and any time.
This Steampunk inspired creation is Victorian fashion meets technology, form meets function, machines meet magic. The look is inspired by a future vision of Jules Verne and modern technology powered by steam.
Materials: Cogs, gears, watch parts, springs, brass, old papers and maps, ephemera, Victorian lace, taffeta, and leather.
Peacock Deplumed
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton
Modeled by Kate Lawton
Like Kate Hardcastle, the heroine of She Stoops to Conquer, our Kate "stoops" to wearing her undergarments in order to show how the 18th century lady, clad in pannier and corset, acquired her "look."
The detailed sewing required more than 40 hours of construction time. Although the whalebone, or baleen, that provided the stiffening in 18th century garments has been replaced by modern materials, the rigidity and inconvenience of wearing such a garment remains—and surely convinces modern ladies they are lucky to inhabit the 21st century. No lady could get into or out of her corset without the assistance of her maid, a scarce commodity nowadays.
And in farewell, she reveals a ribbon tied above her knee to keep her white stockings in place. The ribbon was a sought-after trophy among the gentlemen of the day.
Modeled by Kate Lawton
Like Kate Hardcastle, the heroine of She Stoops to Conquer, our Kate "stoops" to wearing her undergarments in order to show how the 18th century lady, clad in pannier and corset, acquired her "look."
The detailed sewing required more than 40 hours of construction time. Although the whalebone, or baleen, that provided the stiffening in 18th century garments has been replaced by modern materials, the rigidity and inconvenience of wearing such a garment remains—and surely convinces modern ladies they are lucky to inhabit the 21st century. No lady could get into or out of her corset without the assistance of her maid, a scarce commodity nowadays.
And in farewell, she reveals a ribbon tied above her knee to keep her white stockings in place. The ribbon was a sought-after trophy among the gentlemen of the day.
Yasmin
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Kiley Shanaberger
This outfit is mostly made from recycled boxes from LED light tubes. Also some Christmas ornaments, raffia, and silk flowers.
Modeled by Kiley Shanaberger
This outfit is mostly made from recycled boxes from LED light tubes. Also some Christmas ornaments, raffia, and silk flowers.
Wild About Alaska
Designed and Created by Monica King
Modeled by the artist
We are wild about re-using here in Alaska, so we can keep our wild beautiful.
This creation was inspired by 79 wallpaper sample books. The mask is made from wall paper, the fan is made from paint stirring sticks.
Check out the northern lights scene, the birch trees, and the forget-me-nots on the front.
Modeled by the artist
We are wild about re-using here in Alaska, so we can keep our wild beautiful.
This creation was inspired by 79 wallpaper sample books. The mask is made from wall paper, the fan is made from paint stirring sticks.
Check out the northern lights scene, the birch trees, and the forget-me-nots on the front.
The Art On Fire Dancer
Designed and Created by Pat Garley
Modeled by Krista Gray
The Art on Fire Dancer is here to invite you to join her at the Art on Fire festival in June.
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame.
And during the day watch the Sahara Storm Tribal group perform. Your mother taught you not to play with fire, but come anyway to the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla, on Saturday June 25, 2011.
For more information, visit our dedicated archives page.
Modeled by Krista Gray
The Art on Fire Dancer is here to invite you to join her at the Art on Fire festival in June.
Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame.
And during the day watch the Sahara Storm Tribal group perform. Your mother taught you not to play with fire, but come anyway to the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla, on Saturday June 25, 2011.
For more information, visit our dedicated archives page.
Bertie's Big Night
Designed and Created by Victoria Bush, Pat Garley, Becky Hiatt, Nan Potts, and Carmen Summerfield
Modeled by Nan Potts and assisted by Noah Fryfogle
Bertie the juvenile Albertosaurus has wandered out of his backyard, and his friend Noah has found him and is leading him back home.
Artists of the Valley Arts Alliance painted a mural at the Alaska State Fair, featuring a similar creature from that time period, a Pachyrhinosaurus.
For more information, visit our dedicated archives page.
Modeled by Nan Potts and assisted by Noah Fryfogle
Bertie the juvenile Albertosaurus has wandered out of his backyard, and his friend Noah has found him and is leading him back home.
Artists of the Valley Arts Alliance painted a mural at the Alaska State Fair, featuring a similar creature from that time period, a Pachyrhinosaurus.
For more information, visit our dedicated archives page.
2010
The 4th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Colony Couture!" - February 20, 2010
Carmen Summerfield
Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance, was Master of Ceremonies at the 4th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show, held February 20 at the Palmer Depot.
Josh Fryfogle
Josh Fryfogle, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, opened our event with a selection of his music.
Pioneer Pleat
Designed and Created by Jessica Newton
Modeled by the artist
Pioneer PLEAT is a comPLEAT outfit featuring your favorite PLEATS of the Chugach Mountains.
Made of 100% cotton fabrics, this elegant piece challenges the most intrepid adventurer.
Subtle color changes reflect the stone and ice that surrounded our Colony settlers.
Featuring a Matanuska collar and cow(L), this outfit reflects the challenge of mountain farming in an avalanche zone, as well as the frustration of thinking you have summited, only to be greeted by the sight of another ridge.
Modeled by the artist
Pioneer PLEAT is a comPLEAT outfit featuring your favorite PLEATS of the Chugach Mountains.
Made of 100% cotton fabrics, this elegant piece challenges the most intrepid adventurer.
Subtle color changes reflect the stone and ice that surrounded our Colony settlers.
Featuring a Matanuska collar and cow(L), this outfit reflects the challenge of mountain farming in an avalanche zone, as well as the frustration of thinking you have summited, only to be greeted by the sight of another ridge.
Metal Morphosis
Designed and Created by Angela Hendrickson
Modeled by Jaclyn Wirtanen
This stunning gown has been created by the designers of Avenue 7, using metal and copper wire, with a splash of fabric.
Who said that armor can’t be fashionable!
The skirt is riveted together using scraps of metal, which Avenue 7 welded straight to this custom fitted bust.
The headdress is out of this world and reaches a peak of 2 feet.
Modeled by Jaclyn Wirtanen
This stunning gown has been created by the designers of Avenue 7, using metal and copper wire, with a splash of fabric.
Who said that armor can’t be fashionable!
The skirt is riveted together using scraps of metal, which Avenue 7 welded straight to this custom fitted bust.
The headdress is out of this world and reaches a peak of 2 feet.
Ant Colony Couture
Designed and Created by Colleen and Sierra Wake
Modeled by the artists
High fashion colony ants on the cat walk.
There are two of them wearing outfits that came straight from the 2010 Paris ant colony fashion show.
The latest in “Bug Fashion”.
Modeled by the artists
High fashion colony ants on the cat walk.
There are two of them wearing outfits that came straight from the 2010 Paris ant colony fashion show.
The latest in “Bug Fashion”.
Cabbage Mirandas
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton and Pat Gakin
Modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin and Audrey Kelly
A colony take on Carmen Miranda, so bring on the Valley Vegetables, ladies! Carmen Miranda would definitely approve, and so does this Carmen.
Who says we can’t bring the tropics to Alaska?
I see some hot peppers on the runway.
Modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin and Audrey Kelly
A colony take on Carmen Miranda, so bring on the Valley Vegetables, ladies! Carmen Miranda would definitely approve, and so does this Carmen.
Who says we can’t bring the tropics to Alaska?
I see some hot peppers on the runway.
The Lovely DeVinyl
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs
Modeled by Claire Childs
Spun together in a harmonious arrangement of vinyl, plastic, and video tape, Claire moves gracefully in this floral-influenced, multi-media dress.
With a variety of manipulated plastics, this girl is a walking soft sculpture of elegance.
From her vinyl record hat to her grocery bag train, Claire could wear this to any glamorous occasion, providing there are no open flames around!
Modeled by Claire Childs
Spun together in a harmonious arrangement of vinyl, plastic, and video tape, Claire moves gracefully in this floral-influenced, multi-media dress.
With a variety of manipulated plastics, this girl is a walking soft sculpture of elegance.
From her vinyl record hat to her grocery bag train, Claire could wear this to any glamorous occasion, providing there are no open flames around!
Sockeye Queen
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Christina Sena
It’s time for the Sockeye Queen to go to redd.
This very transitional piece and the amended ocean music by Linda Lockhart portrays the transformation of the sockeye salmon queen.
Her eggs will bring life, and her bones will become nutrients for the next generation.
Modeled by Christina Sena
It’s time for the Sockeye Queen to go to redd.
This very transitional piece and the amended ocean music by Linda Lockhart portrays the transformation of the sockeye salmon queen.
Her eggs will bring life, and her bones will become nutrients for the next generation.
Miss MATI
Designed and Created by Georgie Hollander
Modeled by Georgie and Tom Hollander
Miss MATI and her escort of the day, Tom.
Tom is going to give Miss MATI a ride to the museum, preferably in a surrey with a fringe on top.
Miss MATI used the May 1901 issue of the Delineator Magazine for inspiration to create high fashion Colony Couture, using all the jacquard fabric in the colony.
Miss MATI practices her moves with the Borealis Dancers.
So visit her at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry, MATI.
She’ll be there for the Valley Arts Alliance Art on Fire production in June, for sure!
Modeled by Georgie and Tom Hollander
Miss MATI and her escort of the day, Tom.
Tom is going to give Miss MATI a ride to the museum, preferably in a surrey with a fringe on top.
Miss MATI used the May 1901 issue of the Delineator Magazine for inspiration to create high fashion Colony Couture, using all the jacquard fabric in the colony.
Miss MATI practices her moves with the Borealis Dancers.
So visit her at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry, MATI.
She’ll be there for the Valley Arts Alliance Art on Fire production in June, for sure!
Raven Duplication
Designed and Creatd by Nan Potts and Laura DeRungs
Modeled by Nan Potts, Laura DeRungs and Noah Fryfogle
Kooki returns to our stage, and brings with her Ilkook, the White Raven (they really do exist!). They are reverse images and counter parts of one another, the Yin and Yang of Revendom.
Kookli and Ilkook display their plumage and soar to inspirational music depicting their rendition of generational creation.
These birds of a feather are fashioned from dyed feathers, fabric, and miles and miles of duct tape! But above all, lots of imagination!
Tonight, KaKa the Young Raven, comes into the world and joins the Ravens in their spirit of play and joy of being.
Modeled by Nan Potts, Laura DeRungs and Noah Fryfogle
Kooki returns to our stage, and brings with her Ilkook, the White Raven (they really do exist!). They are reverse images and counter parts of one another, the Yin and Yang of Revendom.
Kookli and Ilkook display their plumage and soar to inspirational music depicting their rendition of generational creation.
These birds of a feather are fashioned from dyed feathers, fabric, and miles and miles of duct tape! But above all, lots of imagination!
Tonight, KaKa the Young Raven, comes into the world and joins the Ravens in their spirit of play and joy of being.
Paper Poetry
Designed and Created by Diane Wirtanen
Modeled by Bethany Broderson
Avenue 7 proudly presents this masterpiece.
It seems they have done it again… Garbage has been transformed into beauty, using scraps of paper waste and a sewing needle.
This gown is 100% organic and recyclable.
While staying Earth friendly, it is simply poetry in motion.
Each separate piece of paper has been selected and hand painted and retro-fitted to create this piece of art.
Modeled by Bethany Broderson
Avenue 7 proudly presents this masterpiece.
It seems they have done it again… Garbage has been transformed into beauty, using scraps of paper waste and a sewing needle.
This gown is 100% organic and recyclable.
While staying Earth friendly, it is simply poetry in motion.
Each separate piece of paper has been selected and hand painted and retro-fitted to create this piece of art.
Victorian Prasino
Designed and Created by Audrey Adcock
Modeled by Victoria Moropoulos
Prasino is Greek for “green’—recycled green that is.
It all started with a green ad for Sophia’s Kafe Neo, also some coffee filters entered the brew, and Audrey and Victoria came up with a delightful recycled idea.
Modeled by Victoria Moropoulos
Prasino is Greek for “green’—recycled green that is.
It all started with a green ad for Sophia’s Kafe Neo, also some coffee filters entered the brew, and Audrey and Victoria came up with a delightful recycled idea.
Carhartts and Carrots
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Michealla Ables
Carhartt is the fashion statement for Alaska, and orange carrots go well with Carhartts, so this is high fashion Carhartt Colony Couture!
She has her Carhartts are overlaid with many resin suns, a bouquet of carrots in her hair and, with her lace-up boots, she’s ready for harvest.
Modeled by Michealla Ables
Carhartt is the fashion statement for Alaska, and orange carrots go well with Carhartts, so this is high fashion Carhartt Colony Couture!
She has her Carhartts are overlaid with many resin suns, a bouquet of carrots in her hair and, with her lace-up boots, she’s ready for harvest.
Tinker Tarp
Designed and Created by Nicole Pease
Modeled by the artist
This is fairy magic, Alaska style! TnT, Tarp ‘n’ Tape!
It doesn’t take much to make a tarp fly in Alaska, so Tinker Tarp may fly off any time.
Here she comes!
Check out her fishing lure earrings, six-pack plastic slippers, and bullet necklace with live ammo. This fairy comes loaded!
Modeled by the artist
This is fairy magic, Alaska style! TnT, Tarp ‘n’ Tape!
It doesn’t take much to make a tarp fly in Alaska, so Tinker Tarp may fly off any time.
Here she comes!
Check out her fishing lure earrings, six-pack plastic slippers, and bullet necklace with live ammo. This fairy comes loaded!
Bitten
Designed and Created by Kaela and Kristy Larson
Modeled by Kaela Larson
This “Twilight” inspired gown is created by this sister team from Pandemonium Booksellers and Café.
Several art disciplines and techniques were used to create this piece, including Dip dying, a detailed hand painted forest, hand painted cliffs of LaPush, and much more.
You may even see a werewolf howling at the diamond sky!
Modeled by Kaela Larson
This “Twilight” inspired gown is created by this sister team from Pandemonium Booksellers and Café.
Several art disciplines and techniques were used to create this piece, including Dip dying, a detailed hand painted forest, hand painted cliffs of LaPush, and much more.
You may even see a werewolf howling at the diamond sky!
Here Comes the Sun
Desisgned and Created by Kathleen Meggitt
Modeled by the artist
This is an intarsia sunflower jacket, so Kathleen knitted blocks of color and fit them together like a jigsaw puzzle.
Kathleen is carrying a purse knit from the same yarns, in a Fair Isle design of bees, called the Bee’s Knees.
So, as those late summer nights turn colder, just carry the sun with you and let her rays warm you.
Kathleen owns “Valley Sock, the School Of Creative Knitting” right here in the Valley.
Modeled by the artist
This is an intarsia sunflower jacket, so Kathleen knitted blocks of color and fit them together like a jigsaw puzzle.
Kathleen is carrying a purse knit from the same yarns, in a Fair Isle design of bees, called the Bee’s Knees.
So, as those late summer nights turn colder, just carry the sun with you and let her rays warm you.
Kathleen owns “Valley Sock, the School Of Creative Knitting” right here in the Valley.
Nailed It
Designed and Created by Bethany Buckingham
Modeled by the artist
Nailed It features a new twist on the spiked heel, times 2.
Want fashion on the fly in the Alaskan Bush? Look no further than your own garage.
Grab some duct tape, nails, a tarp and some shoes to create this colony couture.
Great for an evening on the town or repairing your roof after the valley winds, you’ll always be ready and in style.
This outfit is also great for fending off those pesky moose, bear and other beasts in the Alaskan wilderness.
Dressed up or dressed down, this piece is a must have for any valley vixen.
Modeled by the artist
Nailed It features a new twist on the spiked heel, times 2.
Want fashion on the fly in the Alaskan Bush? Look no further than your own garage.
Grab some duct tape, nails, a tarp and some shoes to create this colony couture.
Great for an evening on the town or repairing your roof after the valley winds, you’ll always be ready and in style.
This outfit is also great for fending off those pesky moose, bear and other beasts in the Alaskan wilderness.
Dressed up or dressed down, this piece is a must have for any valley vixen.
The Changeling
Designed and Created by Victoria Bush and Becky Hiatt
Modeled by Kim Fitzgerald
This outfit is made from a bed skirt, nightgown and plastic Elizabethan dog collars.
Oh, the changes in women’s clothing!
When bustles went away, skirts started coming up, and legs were beginning to show.
Colony Couture is all about coming to a new place and shedding your old skin.
Modeled by Kim Fitzgerald
This outfit is made from a bed skirt, nightgown and plastic Elizabethan dog collars.
Oh, the changes in women’s clothing!
When bustles went away, skirts started coming up, and legs were beginning to show.
Colony Couture is all about coming to a new place and shedding your old skin.
The Art on FireFLY
Designed and Created by Pat Garley
Modeled by Casi Tacke
The Art on FireFLY is doing her fire dance this evening.
She’ll do her fire dance again at the Art on Fire festival in June, where she’ll join other artists who have been bitten by the fire bug.
They will be pouring cast iron sculptures, forging metal, and firing pottery into beautiful designs.
If you want to be bitten by the fire bug, come to the MATI on June 26.
Modeled by Casi Tacke
The Art on FireFLY is doing her fire dance this evening.
She’ll do her fire dance again at the Art on Fire festival in June, where she’ll join other artists who have been bitten by the fire bug.
They will be pouring cast iron sculptures, forging metal, and firing pottery into beautiful designs.
If you want to be bitten by the fire bug, come to the MATI on June 26.
Phoenix
Designed and Created by Bobbi Wilson and Katy Schmidt
Modeled by Bobby Wilson
This is a sample of the performance of My Servant Iyov on May 21 and 22 at Sophia’s Kafe Neo.
Modern dance with a twist, by the Sessions Dance Crew.
Locally trained dancers and performers, with original choreography.
Here she comes!
Modeled by Bobby Wilson
This is a sample of the performance of My Servant Iyov on May 21 and 22 at Sophia’s Kafe Neo.
Modern dance with a twist, by the Sessions Dance Crew.
Locally trained dancers and performers, with original choreography.
Here she comes!
Carmen Summerfield
Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance, was Master of Ceremonies at the 4th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show, held February 20 at the Palmer Depot.
Josh Fryfogle
Josh Fryfogle, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, opened our event with a selection of his music.
Pioneer Pleat
Designed and Created by Jessica Newton
Modeled by the artist
Pioneer PLEAT is a comPLEAT outfit featuring your favorite PLEATS of the Chugach Mountains.
Made of 100% cotton fabrics, this elegant piece challenges the most intrepid adventurer.
Subtle color changes reflect the stone and ice that surrounded our Colony settlers.
Featuring a Matanuska collar and cow(L), this outfit reflects the challenge of mountain farming in an avalanche zone, as well as the frustration of thinking you have summited, only to be greeted by the sight of another ridge.
Modeled by the artist
Pioneer PLEAT is a comPLEAT outfit featuring your favorite PLEATS of the Chugach Mountains.
Made of 100% cotton fabrics, this elegant piece challenges the most intrepid adventurer.
Subtle color changes reflect the stone and ice that surrounded our Colony settlers.
Featuring a Matanuska collar and cow(L), this outfit reflects the challenge of mountain farming in an avalanche zone, as well as the frustration of thinking you have summited, only to be greeted by the sight of another ridge.
Metal Morphosis
Designed and Created by Angela Hendrickson
Modeled by Jaclyn Wirtanen
This stunning gown has been created by the designers of Avenue 7, using metal and copper wire, with a splash of fabric.
Who said that armor can’t be fashionable!
The skirt is riveted together using scraps of metal, which Avenue 7 welded straight to this custom fitted bust.
The headdress is out of this world and reaches a peak of 2 feet.
Modeled by Jaclyn Wirtanen
This stunning gown has been created by the designers of Avenue 7, using metal and copper wire, with a splash of fabric.
Who said that armor can’t be fashionable!
The skirt is riveted together using scraps of metal, which Avenue 7 welded straight to this custom fitted bust.
The headdress is out of this world and reaches a peak of 2 feet.
Ant Colony Couture
Designed and Created by Colleen and Sierra Wake
Modeled by the artists
High fashion colony ants on the cat walk.
There are two of them wearing outfits that came straight from the 2010 Paris ant colony fashion show.
The latest in “Bug Fashion”.
Modeled by the artists
High fashion colony ants on the cat walk.
There are two of them wearing outfits that came straight from the 2010 Paris ant colony fashion show.
The latest in “Bug Fashion”.
Cabbage Mirandas
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton and Pat Gakin
Modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin and Audrey Kelly
A colony take on Carmen Miranda, so bring on the Valley Vegetables, ladies! Carmen Miranda would definitely approve, and so does this Carmen.
Who says we can’t bring the tropics to Alaska?
I see some hot peppers on the runway.
Modeled by Ginny Lawton, Pat Gakin and Audrey Kelly
A colony take on Carmen Miranda, so bring on the Valley Vegetables, ladies! Carmen Miranda would definitely approve, and so does this Carmen.
Who says we can’t bring the tropics to Alaska?
I see some hot peppers on the runway.
The Lovely DeVinyl
Designed and Created by Tamora Harding-Childs
Modeled by Claire Childs
Spun together in a harmonious arrangement of vinyl, plastic, and video tape, Claire moves gracefully in this floral-influenced, multi-media dress.
With a variety of manipulated plastics, this girl is a walking soft sculpture of elegance.
From her vinyl record hat to her grocery bag train, Claire could wear this to any glamorous occasion, providing there are no open flames around!
Modeled by Claire Childs
Spun together in a harmonious arrangement of vinyl, plastic, and video tape, Claire moves gracefully in this floral-influenced, multi-media dress.
With a variety of manipulated plastics, this girl is a walking soft sculpture of elegance.
From her vinyl record hat to her grocery bag train, Claire could wear this to any glamorous occasion, providing there are no open flames around!
Sockeye Queen
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Christina Sena
It’s time for the Sockeye Queen to go to redd.
This very transitional piece and the amended ocean music by Linda Lockhart portrays the transformation of the sockeye salmon queen.
Her eggs will bring life, and her bones will become nutrients for the next generation.
Modeled by Christina Sena
It’s time for the Sockeye Queen to go to redd.
This very transitional piece and the amended ocean music by Linda Lockhart portrays the transformation of the sockeye salmon queen.
Her eggs will bring life, and her bones will become nutrients for the next generation.
Miss MATI
Designed and Created by Georgie Hollander
Modeled by Georgie and Tom Hollander
Miss MATI and her escort of the day, Tom.
Tom is going to give Miss MATI a ride to the museum, preferably in a surrey with a fringe on top.
Miss MATI used the May 1901 issue of the Delineator Magazine for inspiration to create high fashion Colony Couture, using all the jacquard fabric in the colony.
Miss MATI practices her moves with the Borealis Dancers.
So visit her at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry, MATI.
She’ll be there for the Valley Arts Alliance Art on Fire production in June, for sure!
Modeled by Georgie and Tom Hollander
Miss MATI and her escort of the day, Tom.
Tom is going to give Miss MATI a ride to the museum, preferably in a surrey with a fringe on top.
Miss MATI used the May 1901 issue of the Delineator Magazine for inspiration to create high fashion Colony Couture, using all the jacquard fabric in the colony.
Miss MATI practices her moves with the Borealis Dancers.
So visit her at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry, MATI.
She’ll be there for the Valley Arts Alliance Art on Fire production in June, for sure!
Raven Duplication
Designed and Creatd by Nan Potts and Laura DeRungs
Modeled by Nan Potts, Laura DeRungs and Noah Fryfogle
Kooki returns to our stage, and brings with her Ilkook, the White Raven (they really do exist!). They are reverse images and counter parts of one another, the Yin and Yang of Revendom.
Kookli and Ilkook display their plumage and soar to inspirational music depicting their rendition of generational creation.
These birds of a feather are fashioned from dyed feathers, fabric, and miles and miles of duct tape! But above all, lots of imagination!
Tonight, KaKa the Young Raven, comes into the world and joins the Ravens in their spirit of play and joy of being.
Modeled by Nan Potts, Laura DeRungs and Noah Fryfogle
Kooki returns to our stage, and brings with her Ilkook, the White Raven (they really do exist!). They are reverse images and counter parts of one another, the Yin and Yang of Revendom.
Kookli and Ilkook display their plumage and soar to inspirational music depicting their rendition of generational creation.
These birds of a feather are fashioned from dyed feathers, fabric, and miles and miles of duct tape! But above all, lots of imagination!
Tonight, KaKa the Young Raven, comes into the world and joins the Ravens in their spirit of play and joy of being.
Paper Poetry
Designed and Created by Diane Wirtanen
Modeled by Bethany Broderson
Avenue 7 proudly presents this masterpiece.
It seems they have done it again… Garbage has been transformed into beauty, using scraps of paper waste and a sewing needle.
This gown is 100% organic and recyclable.
While staying Earth friendly, it is simply poetry in motion.
Each separate piece of paper has been selected and hand painted and retro-fitted to create this piece of art.
Modeled by Bethany Broderson
Avenue 7 proudly presents this masterpiece.
It seems they have done it again… Garbage has been transformed into beauty, using scraps of paper waste and a sewing needle.
This gown is 100% organic and recyclable.
While staying Earth friendly, it is simply poetry in motion.
Each separate piece of paper has been selected and hand painted and retro-fitted to create this piece of art.
Victorian Prasino
Designed and Created by Audrey Adcock
Modeled by Victoria Moropoulos
Prasino is Greek for “green’—recycled green that is.
It all started with a green ad for Sophia’s Kafe Neo, also some coffee filters entered the brew, and Audrey and Victoria came up with a delightful recycled idea.
Modeled by Victoria Moropoulos
Prasino is Greek for “green’—recycled green that is.
It all started with a green ad for Sophia’s Kafe Neo, also some coffee filters entered the brew, and Audrey and Victoria came up with a delightful recycled idea.
Carhartts and Carrots
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Michealla Ables
Carhartt is the fashion statement for Alaska, and orange carrots go well with Carhartts, so this is high fashion Carhartt Colony Couture!
She has her Carhartts are overlaid with many resin suns, a bouquet of carrots in her hair and, with her lace-up boots, she’s ready for harvest.
Modeled by Michealla Ables
Carhartt is the fashion statement for Alaska, and orange carrots go well with Carhartts, so this is high fashion Carhartt Colony Couture!
She has her Carhartts are overlaid with many resin suns, a bouquet of carrots in her hair and, with her lace-up boots, she’s ready for harvest.
Tinker Tarp
Designed and Created by Nicole Pease
Modeled by the artist
This is fairy magic, Alaska style! TnT, Tarp ‘n’ Tape!
It doesn’t take much to make a tarp fly in Alaska, so Tinker Tarp may fly off any time.
Here she comes!
Check out her fishing lure earrings, six-pack plastic slippers, and bullet necklace with live ammo. This fairy comes loaded!
Modeled by the artist
This is fairy magic, Alaska style! TnT, Tarp ‘n’ Tape!
It doesn’t take much to make a tarp fly in Alaska, so Tinker Tarp may fly off any time.
Here she comes!
Check out her fishing lure earrings, six-pack plastic slippers, and bullet necklace with live ammo. This fairy comes loaded!
Bitten
Designed and Created by Kaela and Kristy Larson
Modeled by Kaela Larson
This “Twilight” inspired gown is created by this sister team from Pandemonium Booksellers and Café.
Several art disciplines and techniques were used to create this piece, including Dip dying, a detailed hand painted forest, hand painted cliffs of LaPush, and much more.
You may even see a werewolf howling at the diamond sky!
Modeled by Kaela Larson
This “Twilight” inspired gown is created by this sister team from Pandemonium Booksellers and Café.
Several art disciplines and techniques were used to create this piece, including Dip dying, a detailed hand painted forest, hand painted cliffs of LaPush, and much more.
You may even see a werewolf howling at the diamond sky!
Here Comes the Sun
Desisgned and Created by Kathleen Meggitt
Modeled by the artist
This is an intarsia sunflower jacket, so Kathleen knitted blocks of color and fit them together like a jigsaw puzzle.
Kathleen is carrying a purse knit from the same yarns, in a Fair Isle design of bees, called the Bee’s Knees.
So, as those late summer nights turn colder, just carry the sun with you and let her rays warm you.
Kathleen owns “Valley Sock, the School Of Creative Knitting” right here in the Valley.
Modeled by the artist
This is an intarsia sunflower jacket, so Kathleen knitted blocks of color and fit them together like a jigsaw puzzle.
Kathleen is carrying a purse knit from the same yarns, in a Fair Isle design of bees, called the Bee’s Knees.
So, as those late summer nights turn colder, just carry the sun with you and let her rays warm you.
Kathleen owns “Valley Sock, the School Of Creative Knitting” right here in the Valley.
Nailed It
Designed and Created by Bethany Buckingham
Modeled by the artist
Nailed It features a new twist on the spiked heel, times 2.
Want fashion on the fly in the Alaskan Bush? Look no further than your own garage.
Grab some duct tape, nails, a tarp and some shoes to create this colony couture.
Great for an evening on the town or repairing your roof after the valley winds, you’ll always be ready and in style.
This outfit is also great for fending off those pesky moose, bear and other beasts in the Alaskan wilderness.
Dressed up or dressed down, this piece is a must have for any valley vixen.
Modeled by the artist
Nailed It features a new twist on the spiked heel, times 2.
Want fashion on the fly in the Alaskan Bush? Look no further than your own garage.
Grab some duct tape, nails, a tarp and some shoes to create this colony couture.
Great for an evening on the town or repairing your roof after the valley winds, you’ll always be ready and in style.
This outfit is also great for fending off those pesky moose, bear and other beasts in the Alaskan wilderness.
Dressed up or dressed down, this piece is a must have for any valley vixen.
The Changeling
Designed and Created by Victoria Bush and Becky Hiatt
Modeled by Kim Fitzgerald
This outfit is made from a bed skirt, nightgown and plastic Elizabethan dog collars.
Oh, the changes in women’s clothing!
When bustles went away, skirts started coming up, and legs were beginning to show.
Colony Couture is all about coming to a new place and shedding your old skin.
Modeled by Kim Fitzgerald
This outfit is made from a bed skirt, nightgown and plastic Elizabethan dog collars.
Oh, the changes in women’s clothing!
When bustles went away, skirts started coming up, and legs were beginning to show.
Colony Couture is all about coming to a new place and shedding your old skin.
The Art on FireFLY
Designed and Created by Pat Garley
Modeled by Casi Tacke
The Art on FireFLY is doing her fire dance this evening.
She’ll do her fire dance again at the Art on Fire festival in June, where she’ll join other artists who have been bitten by the fire bug.
They will be pouring cast iron sculptures, forging metal, and firing pottery into beautiful designs.
If you want to be bitten by the fire bug, come to the MATI on June 26.
Modeled by Casi Tacke
The Art on FireFLY is doing her fire dance this evening.
She’ll do her fire dance again at the Art on Fire festival in June, where she’ll join other artists who have been bitten by the fire bug.
They will be pouring cast iron sculptures, forging metal, and firing pottery into beautiful designs.
If you want to be bitten by the fire bug, come to the MATI on June 26.
Phoenix
Designed and Created by Bobbi Wilson and Katy Schmidt
Modeled by Bobby Wilson
This is a sample of the performance of My Servant Iyov on May 21 and 22 at Sophia’s Kafe Neo.
Modern dance with a twist, by the Sessions Dance Crew.
Locally trained dancers and performers, with original choreography.
Here she comes!
Modeled by Bobby Wilson
This is a sample of the performance of My Servant Iyov on May 21 and 22 at Sophia’s Kafe Neo.
Modern dance with a twist, by the Sessions Dance Crew.
Locally trained dancers and performers, with original choreography.
Here she comes!
2009
The Third Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Bring It On!" - February 21, 2009
Dusty Bannon
Dusty Bannon, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, opens the Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show at the Palmer Depot in Palmer, Alaska, on Saturday night, February 21, 2009.
Late Night in Gotham
Designed and Created by Jessica Newton
Modeled by the artist
This Goth art-deco outfit is all needle-felted wool, so no stitching anywhere! Which means "no strings attached" to this lady!
Meeting this elegance in a dark alley would be intimidating!
Modeled by the artist
This Goth art-deco outfit is all needle-felted wool, so no stitching anywhere! Which means "no strings attached" to this lady!
Meeting this elegance in a dark alley would be intimidating!
Oddly Comfortable
Designed and Created by Mary Hertert
Modeled by Erin Kittredge
Meet the downturn of the economy by wearing oddly angled clothing. Mary Hertert designed this using left-over hand-dyed Egyption cotton. It's all experimental, and this garment can be tossed, wrapped, left alone or pinned.
It's oddly comfortable!
Modeled by Erin Kittredge
Meet the downturn of the economy by wearing oddly angled clothing. Mary Hertert designed this using left-over hand-dyed Egyption cotton. It's all experimental, and this garment can be tossed, wrapped, left alone or pinned.
It's oddly comfortable!
I'm So Done With Chores Tonight
Designed and Created by Debbie LaBounty
Modeled by the artist
This dress shows you can "bring it on" for the evening without even changing out of your daytime clothes!
The apron covers the dress during kitchen cleanup, but when removed uncovers a skirt just perfect for a casual dinner out of the house.
The halter style bodice fits like a glove. Like a latex dishwashing glove, to be exact! The gloves cup the boobs, and fingertips make up the straps. The flirty skirt has some yellow sparkly tulle for shine.
This modern woman carries a Betty Crocker cookbook made into a smart purse, perfect for carrying essentials like a wallet, hairbrush, lipstick and recipes for molded jello salads and Spam casseroles!
Modeled by the artist
This dress shows you can "bring it on" for the evening without even changing out of your daytime clothes!
The apron covers the dress during kitchen cleanup, but when removed uncovers a skirt just perfect for a casual dinner out of the house.
The halter style bodice fits like a glove. Like a latex dishwashing glove, to be exact! The gloves cup the boobs, and fingertips make up the straps. The flirty skirt has some yellow sparkly tulle for shine.
This modern woman carries a Betty Crocker cookbook made into a smart purse, perfect for carrying essentials like a wallet, hairbrush, lipstick and recipes for molded jello salads and Spam casseroles!
Southern Belle Book Statement and Library Pig
Designed and Created by Jodee Force
Modeled by Jeanne Troshynski and Randy Robinson
The Southern Belle Book Statement is part of the Altered Book Art Contest organized by the Friends of the Wasilla Public Library. Remember, a discarded book is silent; an altered book sings!
The little pig and her friends will be warm and cozy in the new Wasilla Library. Remember, the best house was built of bricks, and it takes one brick at a time. Bring on the Bricks!
Modeled by Jeanne Troshynski and Randy Robinson
The Southern Belle Book Statement is part of the Altered Book Art Contest organized by the Friends of the Wasilla Public Library. Remember, a discarded book is silent; an altered book sings!
The little pig and her friends will be warm and cozy in the new Wasilla Library. Remember, the best house was built of bricks, and it takes one brick at a time. Bring on the Bricks!
My Mama's Squirrel Skins
Designed and Created by Alice Scherp
Modeled by Lauren Gette-King
We are honored to have Alice's mama's squirrel skins on the runway tonight. Alice's Inupiaq mother prepared the squirrel skins, but she passed away before they could be fashioned into a coat.
So Alice had to learn how to make this coat. She combined her mother's squirrel skins with skins of wolf, wolverine, beaver and sheared calf skins, to fashion this beautiful coat and make her mother's dream come alive.
With the coat, Lauren is wearing a smoke ring that Alice also made. You can learn to do this too! Just find a teacher and fulfill your dream!
Modeled by Lauren Gette-King
We are honored to have Alice's mama's squirrel skins on the runway tonight. Alice's Inupiaq mother prepared the squirrel skins, but she passed away before they could be fashioned into a coat.
So Alice had to learn how to make this coat. She combined her mother's squirrel skins with skins of wolf, wolverine, beaver and sheared calf skins, to fashion this beautiful coat and make her mother's dream come alive.
With the coat, Lauren is wearing a smoke ring that Alice also made. You can learn to do this too! Just find a teacher and fulfill your dream!
The Cabbage Fairies
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton and Pat Gakin
Modeled by the artists
How else does an overdone in age lady get tons of requests for photos? Just wear a green net tutu with feather hat and bra, stockings and practical shoes for walking cabbage rows!
Alaska State Fair "cabbage fairies" toil to grow giant cabbage and giant fun at each State Fair during the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off Contest.
Modeled by the artists
How else does an overdone in age lady get tons of requests for photos? Just wear a green net tutu with feather hat and bra, stockings and practical shoes for walking cabbage rows!
Alaska State Fair "cabbage fairies" toil to grow giant cabbage and giant fun at each State Fair during the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off Contest.
Passionate Crochet
Designed and Created by Jeanne Phillips
Modeled by Lauren Gette-King
Jeanne has a passion for crocheting, and that means everything is crocheted. The cowl-necked sweater-dress, hat, chain bag, hand bag, and even a crocheted outfit for her pet.
Bring it on, Jeanne!
Modeled by Lauren Gette-King
Jeanne has a passion for crocheting, and that means everything is crocheted. The cowl-necked sweater-dress, hat, chain bag, hand bag, and even a crocheted outfit for her pet.
Bring it on, Jeanne!
Tough Enough
Designed and Created by Joanna Buckley-Lee
Modeled by Kathleen Cavender and Kenni Benak
Bring on the wind! The strength and stamina of the feminine! The frailty of feathers are sometimes seen as too fragile, yet are strong enough to let us soar.
These custom designed and hand made costumes use domestic and exotic bird feathers, embellished with swaroski crystals.
Modeled by Kathleen Cavender and Kenni Benak
Bring on the wind! The strength and stamina of the feminine! The frailty of feathers are sometimes seen as too fragile, yet are strong enough to let us soar.
These custom designed and hand made costumes use domestic and exotic bird feathers, embellished with swaroski crystals.
The Fiery Godmother
Designed and Creatd by Suzie Sevilla and Carmen Summerfield
Modeled by Suzie Sevilla
Vulcan brought fire to man; some say this started all the trouble! The Valley Arts Alliance brought the "Art of Fire" Iron Pour Art Fest to the Valley; some say this started all the trouble!
The fiery godmother is the spirit of this year's Valley Arts Alliance "Art on Fire" festival on June 27, and she invites you to join the fun!
Come see the blacksmiths, lamp worked glass and Raku fired pottery, and watch a "live" iron pour!
Modeled by Suzie Sevilla
Vulcan brought fire to man; some say this started all the trouble! The Valley Arts Alliance brought the "Art of Fire" Iron Pour Art Fest to the Valley; some say this started all the trouble!
The fiery godmother is the spirit of this year's Valley Arts Alliance "Art on Fire" festival on June 27, and she invites you to join the fun!
Come see the blacksmiths, lamp worked glass and Raku fired pottery, and watch a "live" iron pour!
Fashion Fighter
Designed and Created by Lisa Sparrow
Modeled by the artist
Bring on the challenge to wear whatever you want, no matter how crazy! Just keep in mind that clothes are only clothes, and don't take them too seriously!
Modeled by the artist
Bring on the challenge to wear whatever you want, no matter how crazy! Just keep in mind that clothes are only clothes, and don't take them too seriously!
Kookli
Designed and Created by Nan Potts
Modeled by the artist
In the animal kingdom, the raven has inspired artisans since the beginning of time, and will continue to do so into the distant future!
Nan Potts has modeled her creation on the raven known as "Kookli", who lives at the Alaska Wild Bird Rehab Center right here in the Valley.
So be sure to say hi to "Kookli" before she flies back home!
Modeled by the artist
In the animal kingdom, the raven has inspired artisans since the beginning of time, and will continue to do so into the distant future!
Nan Potts has modeled her creation on the raven known as "Kookli", who lives at the Alaska Wild Bird Rehab Center right here in the Valley.
So be sure to say hi to "Kookli" before she flies back home!
Honey Bee Queen
Designed and Created by Judy Vars
Modeled by Ashley Meadows
Judy Vars is well known for her painting using Encaustic Was, a form of bees wax. So it was only natural for her to create the "Honey Bee Queen" using the same medium.
This honey hive is constructed with yards and yards of muslin netting, chicken wire, silk flowers, and recycled materials. Real bees wax is used for the honeycomb in the front of the dresss. Ashley is "sweet as honey" and the bees are attracted to her hive.
Bring it on, Honey!
Modeled by Ashley Meadows
Judy Vars is well known for her painting using Encaustic Was, a form of bees wax. So it was only natural for her to create the "Honey Bee Queen" using the same medium.
This honey hive is constructed with yards and yards of muslin netting, chicken wire, silk flowers, and recycled materials. Real bees wax is used for the honeycomb in the front of the dresss. Ashley is "sweet as honey" and the bees are attracted to her hive.
Bring it on, Honey!
Bring on Spring
Designed and Created by Colleen Wake
Modeled by Lyndian Freeman
After a long Alaskan winter, we are ready for spring! Bring it on!
This tye-dyed dress has snow hanging on it, and flowers peak through the late season snow in the spring. Alaska's winters drag us down, but they are always followed by spring!
Modeled by Lyndian Freeman
After a long Alaskan winter, we are ready for spring! Bring it on!
This tye-dyed dress has snow hanging on it, and flowers peak through the late season snow in the spring. Alaska's winters drag us down, but they are always followed by spring!
Barbie Girl
Barbie, that iconic American dream, will turn 50 years young on March 9, 2009.
We all know that Barbie is perfect. A bit stiff, perhaps, but still perfect. Now let your inner Barbie break free, and bring on the "real you". Everyone likes you much better when you are yourself.
During her life, Barbie inspired hundreds of songs, but none more controversial than the 1997 tune "Barbie Girl" by the group Aqua, which was voted in 2007 as one of the most annoying songs ever. But Barbie continues as strong as ever!
We all know that Barbie is perfect. A bit stiff, perhaps, but still perfect. Now let your inner Barbie break free, and bring on the "real you". Everyone likes you much better when you are yourself.
During her life, Barbie inspired hundreds of songs, but none more controversial than the 1997 tune "Barbie Girl" by the group Aqua, which was voted in 2007 as one of the most annoying songs ever. But Barbie continues as strong as ever!
It's Snowing
Desisgned and Created by Jan Ingram and Carol McCarty
Modeled by Shanette Harper
Bring on the snow-we are ready! This creation is a wax resist silk painting by Jan Ingram, and was inspired by the joy of seeing the first snow of the season.
The sequins make the coat sparkle, like the eyes of Old Man Winter. Sewing the sequins was an act of love during the cold winter months.
Modeled by Shanette Harper
Bring on the snow-we are ready! This creation is a wax resist silk painting by Jan Ingram, and was inspired by the joy of seeing the first snow of the season.
The sequins make the coat sparkle, like the eyes of Old Man Winter. Sewing the sequins was an act of love during the cold winter months.
Dream On
Designed and Created by Nicole Pease
Modeled by the artist
In Alaska, a fairy godmother would have to use duct tape and a blue tarp to make this evening gown for Cinderella, complete with her pumpkin carriage!
All of us long for our Prince or Princess Charming, so bring it on!
Modeled by the artist
In Alaska, a fairy godmother would have to use duct tape and a blue tarp to make this evening gown for Cinderella, complete with her pumpkin carriage!
All of us long for our Prince or Princess Charming, so bring it on!
Sexy Lady on the Floor
Designed and Created by Becky Hiatt
Modeled by Erica Miller
Bring it on, Mister Peacock, because Erica will surely rival you with her use of color!
Becky Hiatt used silk ties, peacock blue fabric, faux fur wrap and pieces of belt in her creation. Becky says that she always loved the colors in a Peacock's feathers, and noticed that men's ties would replicate this. The outfit grew from there!
Modeled by Erica Miller
Bring it on, Mister Peacock, because Erica will surely rival you with her use of color!
Becky Hiatt used silk ties, peacock blue fabric, faux fur wrap and pieces of belt in her creation. Becky says that she always loved the colors in a Peacock's feathers, and noticed that men's ties would replicate this. The outfit grew from there!
Dripping
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by the artist
"Bring on the beads! Layers and layers of glass, semi-precious stones, Lucite and seed beads sparkle against this black background of velvet. 16 complete necklace and earring sets make up a harness of glitter.
Take a dip in the salsa with this, and Drip On!
Modeled by the artist
"Bring on the beads! Layers and layers of glass, semi-precious stones, Lucite and seed beads sparkle against this black background of velvet. 16 complete necklace and earring sets make up a harness of glitter.
Take a dip in the salsa with this, and Drip On!
Northern Lights Delight and The Red City Fox
Designed and Created by Vicky Fenster
Modeled by Vicky Fenster and Barbra Howard
No matter what winter weather mother nature brings on, we are fine! This traditional Norton Sound parkee will keep you warm below zero, in the wind, whatever!
It was a community project and labor of love, women gathering together to sew. Let the fur fly!
Modeled by Vicky Fenster and Barbra Howard
No matter what winter weather mother nature brings on, we are fine! This traditional Norton Sound parkee will keep you warm below zero, in the wind, whatever!
It was a community project and labor of love, women gathering together to sew. Let the fur fly!
The Dress Unraveled
Designed and Created by Mary Hertert
Modeled by Erin Kittredge
The Dress Unraveled is much the same as all of her relationships.
The garment is made of two separate kayak cotton bags. The top piece was dyed first, then unraveled. Mary loves anything that can be deconstructed to make a garment. There is no stitching anywhere.
If the model gets stressed, she can unravel the garment even more! Bring on Taking Apart!
Modeled by Erin Kittredge
The Dress Unraveled is much the same as all of her relationships.
The garment is made of two separate kayak cotton bags. The top piece was dyed first, then unraveled. Mary loves anything that can be deconstructed to make a garment. There is no stitching anywhere.
If the model gets stressed, she can unravel the garment even more! Bring on Taking Apart!
Points
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Christina Sena
Careful, you'll put your eye out with that! A slinky under dressing is topped with some very pointy pieces.
No shaved ice here, but be careful, she may shave you! Bring on the 600 paper cone cups!
Modeled by Christina Sena
Careful, you'll put your eye out with that! A slinky under dressing is topped with some very pointy pieces.
No shaved ice here, but be careful, she may shave you! Bring on the 600 paper cone cups!
Shiney Brite
Designed and Created by Victoria Bush
Modeled by Kim Fitzgerald
Shiney Brite, also known as Mack the Knife, is here in the dark of night, wearing an eye-catching, over-the-top, attention getting outfit made from Christmas tree trim, dashboard covers, table cloths and belts.
Modeled by Kim Fitzgerald
Shiney Brite, also known as Mack the Knife, is here in the dark of night, wearing an eye-catching, over-the-top, attention getting outfit made from Christmas tree trim, dashboard covers, table cloths and belts.
Poker Face
Designed and Created by sisters Lyndzy Moore and Myriah Thomas
Modeled by the artists
Recycled vinyl was used to make this slinky number. And trash bags to create Lyndzy's bustle. Plus recycled soda can holders create her veil.
Take a gamble with this ensemble!
Modeled by the artists
Recycled vinyl was used to make this slinky number. And trash bags to create Lyndzy's bustle. Plus recycled soda can holders create her veil.
Take a gamble with this ensemble!
Dusty Bannon
Dusty Bannon, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, opens the Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show at the Palmer Depot in Palmer, Alaska, on Saturday night, February 21, 2009.
Late Night in Gotham
Designed and Created by Jessica Newton
Modeled by the artist
This Goth art-deco outfit is all needle-felted wool, so no stitching anywhere! Which means "no strings attached" to this lady!
Meeting this elegance in a dark alley would be intimidating!
Modeled by the artist
This Goth art-deco outfit is all needle-felted wool, so no stitching anywhere! Which means "no strings attached" to this lady!
Meeting this elegance in a dark alley would be intimidating!
Oddly Comfortable
Designed and Created by Mary Hertert
Modeled by Erin Kittredge
Meet the downturn of the economy by wearing oddly angled clothing. Mary Hertert designed this using left-over hand-dyed Egyption cotton. It's all experimental, and this garment can be tossed, wrapped, left alone or pinned.
It's oddly comfortable!
Modeled by Erin Kittredge
Meet the downturn of the economy by wearing oddly angled clothing. Mary Hertert designed this using left-over hand-dyed Egyption cotton. It's all experimental, and this garment can be tossed, wrapped, left alone or pinned.
It's oddly comfortable!
I'm So Done With Chores Tonight
Designed and Created by Debbie LaBounty
Modeled by the artist
This dress shows you can "bring it on" for the evening without even changing out of your daytime clothes!
The apron covers the dress during kitchen cleanup, but when removed uncovers a skirt just perfect for a casual dinner out of the house.
The halter style bodice fits like a glove. Like a latex dishwashing glove, to be exact! The gloves cup the boobs, and fingertips make up the straps. The flirty skirt has some yellow sparkly tulle for shine.
This modern woman carries a Betty Crocker cookbook made into a smart purse, perfect for carrying essentials like a wallet, hairbrush, lipstick and recipes for molded jello salads and Spam casseroles!
Modeled by the artist
This dress shows you can "bring it on" for the evening without even changing out of your daytime clothes!
The apron covers the dress during kitchen cleanup, but when removed uncovers a skirt just perfect for a casual dinner out of the house.
The halter style bodice fits like a glove. Like a latex dishwashing glove, to be exact! The gloves cup the boobs, and fingertips make up the straps. The flirty skirt has some yellow sparkly tulle for shine.
This modern woman carries a Betty Crocker cookbook made into a smart purse, perfect for carrying essentials like a wallet, hairbrush, lipstick and recipes for molded jello salads and Spam casseroles!
Southern Belle Book Statement and Library Pig
Designed and Created by Jodee Force
Modeled by Jeanne Troshynski and Randy Robinson
The Southern Belle Book Statement is part of the Altered Book Art Contest organized by the Friends of the Wasilla Public Library. Remember, a discarded book is silent; an altered book sings!
The little pig and her friends will be warm and cozy in the new Wasilla Library. Remember, the best house was built of bricks, and it takes one brick at a time. Bring on the Bricks!
Modeled by Jeanne Troshynski and Randy Robinson
The Southern Belle Book Statement is part of the Altered Book Art Contest organized by the Friends of the Wasilla Public Library. Remember, a discarded book is silent; an altered book sings!
The little pig and her friends will be warm and cozy in the new Wasilla Library. Remember, the best house was built of bricks, and it takes one brick at a time. Bring on the Bricks!
My Mama's Squirrel Skins
Designed and Created by Alice Scherp
Modeled by Lauren Gette-King
We are honored to have Alice's mama's squirrel skins on the runway tonight. Alice's Inupiaq mother prepared the squirrel skins, but she passed away before they could be fashioned into a coat.
So Alice had to learn how to make this coat. She combined her mother's squirrel skins with skins of wolf, wolverine, beaver and sheared calf skins, to fashion this beautiful coat and make her mother's dream come alive.
With the coat, Lauren is wearing a smoke ring that Alice also made. You can learn to do this too! Just find a teacher and fulfill your dream!
Modeled by Lauren Gette-King
We are honored to have Alice's mama's squirrel skins on the runway tonight. Alice's Inupiaq mother prepared the squirrel skins, but she passed away before they could be fashioned into a coat.
So Alice had to learn how to make this coat. She combined her mother's squirrel skins with skins of wolf, wolverine, beaver and sheared calf skins, to fashion this beautiful coat and make her mother's dream come alive.
With the coat, Lauren is wearing a smoke ring that Alice also made. You can learn to do this too! Just find a teacher and fulfill your dream!
The Cabbage Fairies
Designed and Created by Ginny Lawton and Pat Gakin
Modeled by the artists
How else does an overdone in age lady get tons of requests for photos? Just wear a green net tutu with feather hat and bra, stockings and practical shoes for walking cabbage rows!
Alaska State Fair "cabbage fairies" toil to grow giant cabbage and giant fun at each State Fair during the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off Contest.
Modeled by the artists
How else does an overdone in age lady get tons of requests for photos? Just wear a green net tutu with feather hat and bra, stockings and practical shoes for walking cabbage rows!
Alaska State Fair "cabbage fairies" toil to grow giant cabbage and giant fun at each State Fair during the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off Contest.
Passionate Crochet
Designed and Created by Jeanne Phillips
Modeled by Lauren Gette-King
Jeanne has a passion for crocheting, and that means everything is crocheted. The cowl-necked sweater-dress, hat, chain bag, hand bag, and even a crocheted outfit for her pet.
Bring it on, Jeanne!
Modeled by Lauren Gette-King
Jeanne has a passion for crocheting, and that means everything is crocheted. The cowl-necked sweater-dress, hat, chain bag, hand bag, and even a crocheted outfit for her pet.
Bring it on, Jeanne!
Tough Enough
Designed and Created by Joanna Buckley-Lee
Modeled by Kathleen Cavender and Kenni Benak
Bring on the wind! The strength and stamina of the feminine! The frailty of feathers are sometimes seen as too fragile, yet are strong enough to let us soar.
These custom designed and hand made costumes use domestic and exotic bird feathers, embellished with swaroski crystals.
Modeled by Kathleen Cavender and Kenni Benak
Bring on the wind! The strength and stamina of the feminine! The frailty of feathers are sometimes seen as too fragile, yet are strong enough to let us soar.
These custom designed and hand made costumes use domestic and exotic bird feathers, embellished with swaroski crystals.
The Fiery Godmother
Designed and Creatd by Suzie Sevilla and Carmen Summerfield
Modeled by Suzie Sevilla
Vulcan brought fire to man; some say this started all the trouble! The Valley Arts Alliance brought the "Art of Fire" Iron Pour Art Fest to the Valley; some say this started all the trouble!
The fiery godmother is the spirit of this year's Valley Arts Alliance "Art on Fire" festival on June 27, and she invites you to join the fun!
Come see the blacksmiths, lamp worked glass and Raku fired pottery, and watch a "live" iron pour!
Modeled by Suzie Sevilla
Vulcan brought fire to man; some say this started all the trouble! The Valley Arts Alliance brought the "Art of Fire" Iron Pour Art Fest to the Valley; some say this started all the trouble!
The fiery godmother is the spirit of this year's Valley Arts Alliance "Art on Fire" festival on June 27, and she invites you to join the fun!
Come see the blacksmiths, lamp worked glass and Raku fired pottery, and watch a "live" iron pour!
Fashion Fighter
Designed and Created by Lisa Sparrow
Modeled by the artist
Bring on the challenge to wear whatever you want, no matter how crazy! Just keep in mind that clothes are only clothes, and don't take them too seriously!
Modeled by the artist
Bring on the challenge to wear whatever you want, no matter how crazy! Just keep in mind that clothes are only clothes, and don't take them too seriously!
Kookli
Designed and Created by Nan Potts
Modeled by the artist
In the animal kingdom, the raven has inspired artisans since the beginning of time, and will continue to do so into the distant future!
Nan Potts has modeled her creation on the raven known as "Kookli", who lives at the Alaska Wild Bird Rehab Center right here in the Valley.
So be sure to say hi to "Kookli" before she flies back home!
Modeled by the artist
In the animal kingdom, the raven has inspired artisans since the beginning of time, and will continue to do so into the distant future!
Nan Potts has modeled her creation on the raven known as "Kookli", who lives at the Alaska Wild Bird Rehab Center right here in the Valley.
So be sure to say hi to "Kookli" before she flies back home!
Honey Bee Queen
Designed and Created by Judy Vars
Modeled by Ashley Meadows
Judy Vars is well known for her painting using Encaustic Was, a form of bees wax. So it was only natural for her to create the "Honey Bee Queen" using the same medium.
This honey hive is constructed with yards and yards of muslin netting, chicken wire, silk flowers, and recycled materials. Real bees wax is used for the honeycomb in the front of the dresss. Ashley is "sweet as honey" and the bees are attracted to her hive.
Bring it on, Honey!
Modeled by Ashley Meadows
Judy Vars is well known for her painting using Encaustic Was, a form of bees wax. So it was only natural for her to create the "Honey Bee Queen" using the same medium.
This honey hive is constructed with yards and yards of muslin netting, chicken wire, silk flowers, and recycled materials. Real bees wax is used for the honeycomb in the front of the dresss. Ashley is "sweet as honey" and the bees are attracted to her hive.
Bring it on, Honey!
Bring on Spring
Designed and Created by Colleen Wake
Modeled by Lyndian Freeman
After a long Alaskan winter, we are ready for spring! Bring it on!
This tye-dyed dress has snow hanging on it, and flowers peak through the late season snow in the spring. Alaska's winters drag us down, but they are always followed by spring!
Modeled by Lyndian Freeman
After a long Alaskan winter, we are ready for spring! Bring it on!
This tye-dyed dress has snow hanging on it, and flowers peak through the late season snow in the spring. Alaska's winters drag us down, but they are always followed by spring!
Barbie Girl
Barbie, that iconic American dream, will turn 50 years young on March 9, 2009.
We all know that Barbie is perfect. A bit stiff, perhaps, but still perfect. Now let your inner Barbie break free, and bring on the "real you". Everyone likes you much better when you are yourself.
During her life, Barbie inspired hundreds of songs, but none more controversial than the 1997 tune "Barbie Girl" by the group Aqua, which was voted in 2007 as one of the most annoying songs ever. But Barbie continues as strong as ever!
We all know that Barbie is perfect. A bit stiff, perhaps, but still perfect. Now let your inner Barbie break free, and bring on the "real you". Everyone likes you much better when you are yourself.
During her life, Barbie inspired hundreds of songs, but none more controversial than the 1997 tune "Barbie Girl" by the group Aqua, which was voted in 2007 as one of the most annoying songs ever. But Barbie continues as strong as ever!
It's Snowing
Desisgned and Created by Jan Ingram and Carol McCarty
Modeled by Shanette Harper
Bring on the snow-we are ready! This creation is a wax resist silk painting by Jan Ingram, and was inspired by the joy of seeing the first snow of the season.
The sequins make the coat sparkle, like the eyes of Old Man Winter. Sewing the sequins was an act of love during the cold winter months.
Modeled by Shanette Harper
Bring on the snow-we are ready! This creation is a wax resist silk painting by Jan Ingram, and was inspired by the joy of seeing the first snow of the season.
The sequins make the coat sparkle, like the eyes of Old Man Winter. Sewing the sequins was an act of love during the cold winter months.
Dream On
Designed and Created by Nicole Pease
Modeled by the artist
In Alaska, a fairy godmother would have to use duct tape and a blue tarp to make this evening gown for Cinderella, complete with her pumpkin carriage!
All of us long for our Prince or Princess Charming, so bring it on!
Modeled by the artist
In Alaska, a fairy godmother would have to use duct tape and a blue tarp to make this evening gown for Cinderella, complete with her pumpkin carriage!
All of us long for our Prince or Princess Charming, so bring it on!
Sexy Lady on the Floor
Designed and Created by Becky Hiatt
Modeled by Erica Miller
Bring it on, Mister Peacock, because Erica will surely rival you with her use of color!
Becky Hiatt used silk ties, peacock blue fabric, faux fur wrap and pieces of belt in her creation. Becky says that she always loved the colors in a Peacock's feathers, and noticed that men's ties would replicate this. The outfit grew from there!
Modeled by Erica Miller
Bring it on, Mister Peacock, because Erica will surely rival you with her use of color!
Becky Hiatt used silk ties, peacock blue fabric, faux fur wrap and pieces of belt in her creation. Becky says that she always loved the colors in a Peacock's feathers, and noticed that men's ties would replicate this. The outfit grew from there!
Dripping
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by the artist
"Bring on the beads! Layers and layers of glass, semi-precious stones, Lucite and seed beads sparkle against this black background of velvet. 16 complete necklace and earring sets make up a harness of glitter.
Take a dip in the salsa with this, and Drip On!
Modeled by the artist
"Bring on the beads! Layers and layers of glass, semi-precious stones, Lucite and seed beads sparkle against this black background of velvet. 16 complete necklace and earring sets make up a harness of glitter.
Take a dip in the salsa with this, and Drip On!
Northern Lights Delight and The Red City Fox
Designed and Created by Vicky Fenster
Modeled by Vicky Fenster and Barbra Howard
No matter what winter weather mother nature brings on, we are fine! This traditional Norton Sound parkee will keep you warm below zero, in the wind, whatever!
It was a community project and labor of love, women gathering together to sew. Let the fur fly!
Modeled by Vicky Fenster and Barbra Howard
No matter what winter weather mother nature brings on, we are fine! This traditional Norton Sound parkee will keep you warm below zero, in the wind, whatever!
It was a community project and labor of love, women gathering together to sew. Let the fur fly!
The Dress Unraveled
Designed and Created by Mary Hertert
Modeled by Erin Kittredge
The Dress Unraveled is much the same as all of her relationships.
The garment is made of two separate kayak cotton bags. The top piece was dyed first, then unraveled. Mary loves anything that can be deconstructed to make a garment. There is no stitching anywhere.
If the model gets stressed, she can unravel the garment even more! Bring on Taking Apart!
Modeled by Erin Kittredge
The Dress Unraveled is much the same as all of her relationships.
The garment is made of two separate kayak cotton bags. The top piece was dyed first, then unraveled. Mary loves anything that can be deconstructed to make a garment. There is no stitching anywhere.
If the model gets stressed, she can unravel the garment even more! Bring on Taking Apart!
Points
Designed and Created by Linda Lockhart
Modeled by Christina Sena
Careful, you'll put your eye out with that! A slinky under dressing is topped with some very pointy pieces.
No shaved ice here, but be careful, she may shave you! Bring on the 600 paper cone cups!
Modeled by Christina Sena
Careful, you'll put your eye out with that! A slinky under dressing is topped with some very pointy pieces.
No shaved ice here, but be careful, she may shave you! Bring on the 600 paper cone cups!
Shiney Brite
Designed and Created by Victoria Bush
Modeled by Kim Fitzgerald
Shiney Brite, also known as Mack the Knife, is here in the dark of night, wearing an eye-catching, over-the-top, attention getting outfit made from Christmas tree trim, dashboard covers, table cloths and belts.
Modeled by Kim Fitzgerald
Shiney Brite, also known as Mack the Knife, is here in the dark of night, wearing an eye-catching, over-the-top, attention getting outfit made from Christmas tree trim, dashboard covers, table cloths and belts.
Poker Face
Designed and Created by sisters Lyndzy Moore and Myriah Thomas
Modeled by the artists
Recycled vinyl was used to make this slinky number. And trash bags to create Lyndzy's bustle. Plus recycled soda can holders create her veil.
Take a gamble with this ensemble!
Modeled by the artists
Recycled vinyl was used to make this slinky number. And trash bags to create Lyndzy's bustle. Plus recycled soda can holders create her veil.
Take a gamble with this ensemble!
2008
The Second Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Overdone!" - February 16, 2008
Myriah Moore and Carmen Summerfield
Myriah Moore (left) was the Master of Ceremonies, shown here with Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance.
The Wearable Art Show was held on Saturday, February 16 at the Palmer Depot.
The Wearable Art Show was held on Saturday, February 16 at the Palmer Depot.
Catch and Release
by Artist Jessica Newton. Modeled by the artist..
It's bright, it's bold! This salmon jump coat reveals an al "luring" green metallic "lure" with hook for catching the coat. Jessica Newton confesses she wouldn't wear it to meet the in-laws, even if they were avid fishermen. This fishin' lady is smokin' and never overdone!
It's bright, it's bold! This salmon jump coat reveals an al "luring" green metallic "lure" with hook for catching the coat. Jessica Newton confesses she wouldn't wear it to meet the in-laws, even if they were avid fishermen. This fishin' lady is smokin' and never overdone!
It's a Hoot!
by Artists Mindy Nix, Kenzie Newell and Allie Cummins. Modeled by the artists.
Mindy, Kenzie and Allie are showing off their wild bird sides with these "Owly" dresses. They used all kinds of paints and markers to mulitiply their birds. Sister "number four" is a real live owl--a Saw-whet owl from the Alaska Wild Bird Rehab Center right here in the Valley--but ........it flew away! So let us know if you see it!
Mindy, Kenzie and Allie are showing off their wild bird sides with these "Owly" dresses. They used all kinds of paints and markers to mulitiply their birds. Sister "number four" is a real live owl--a Saw-whet owl from the Alaska Wild Bird Rehab Center right here in the Valley--but ........it flew away! So let us know if you see it!
Transparent Man
by Artist Judy Vars. Modeled by Peter.
His skin is transparent, showing his anatomy, lungs, vessels, and especially his heart. Peter is wearing a body suit, fabric paint, a brain hat, Plaster of Paris, acrylic, latex and LED lights. This outfit gives new meaning to the term "turning you inside out"! Peter is spilling his guts for fashion. This presentation is underdone, overexposed, and over the top!
His skin is transparent, showing his anatomy, lungs, vessels, and especially his heart. Peter is wearing a body suit, fabric paint, a brain hat, Plaster of Paris, acrylic, latex and LED lights. This outfit gives new meaning to the term "turning you inside out"! Peter is spilling his guts for fashion. This presentation is underdone, overexposed, and over the top!
Down the Road to a New Life
by Artist Kris Abshire. Modeled by Mindy Nix.
The original woven fabric for this coat emerged from the "someday, maybe" basket of failed projects. Meanwhile, life changed in a 3-day decision to move a thousand miles away. Something was needed to "keep the hands busy" during the road trip, so quickly tearing strips and putting them back together again on the road seemed like a logical process at the time
The original woven fabric for this coat emerged from the "someday, maybe" basket of failed projects. Meanwhile, life changed in a 3-day decision to move a thousand miles away. Something was needed to "keep the hands busy" during the road trip, so quickly tearing strips and putting them back together again on the road seemed like a logical process at the time
The Zip
by Artist Linda Lockhart. Modeled by the artist.
Excessive access and materials will make The Zip a perfect match for "Overdone". This piece was inspired by the music. For this original piece, Linda used over 100 zippers to create what she describes as a romantic image of techno / biker / hula / ballet ensemble. The accessive excessive materials came from a garage sale find of hundreds of colorful zippers repurposed as a fabric base.
Excessive access and materials will make The Zip a perfect match for "Overdone". This piece was inspired by the music. For this original piece, Linda used over 100 zippers to create what she describes as a romantic image of techno / biker / hula / ballet ensemble. The accessive excessive materials came from a garage sale find of hundreds of colorful zippers repurposed as a fabric base.
Post Industrial Plastic Pixie
by Artist Bridgette Preston. Modeled by Mary Samuel.
Do you ever wonder what to do with all that green plastic strapping tape lying around the lumber yards? The answer comes in the form of this Post Industrial Plastic Pixie. The cut and rolled plastic strapping clicks as you walk, without the discomfort of high heals! Inspired by the TV show "Project Runway", Bridgette really MADE IT WORK!
Do you ever wonder what to do with all that green plastic strapping tape lying around the lumber yards? The answer comes in the form of this Post Industrial Plastic Pixie. The cut and rolled plastic strapping clicks as you walk, without the discomfort of high heals! Inspired by the TV show "Project Runway", Bridgette really MADE IT WORK!
Little Bo Peep
by Artist Bonnie Scherer. Modeled by the artist.
What shepherdess doesn't want a fashionable, warm and water-resistant outfit to wear as she tends her sheep? Our Little Bo Peep has resourcefully created a lovely, handmade flounced skirt made of recycled grocery bags--42 of them to be exact! This skirt is layers and layers of lightweight plastic that rustle and swirl with each step that Little Bo Peep takes. If the sheep are listening they shouldn't stray far!
What shepherdess doesn't want a fashionable, warm and water-resistant outfit to wear as she tends her sheep? Our Little Bo Peep has resourcefully created a lovely, handmade flounced skirt made of recycled grocery bags--42 of them to be exact! This skirt is layers and layers of lightweight plastic that rustle and swirl with each step that Little Bo Peep takes. If the sheep are listening they shouldn't stray far!
Alaskan Forest Nymph
by Artist Colleen Wake. Modeled by Lyndian Freeman.
This nymph is going to a party, and she's "overdone" herself with a lot of feathers, beads, crystalts, rhinestones, ivy, and glitter! Colleen likes to make small clay fairies and decided, for this show, a super size version would be better. Colleed added something to her creation everyday and felt like she was overdoing it along the way. This Alaskan Forest Nymph is ready for a party in the woods any day!
This nymph is going to a party, and she's "overdone" herself with a lot of feathers, beads, crystalts, rhinestones, ivy, and glitter! Colleen likes to make small clay fairies and decided, for this show, a super size version would be better. Colleed added something to her creation everyday and felt like she was overdoing it along the way. This Alaskan Forest Nymph is ready for a party in the woods any day!
Eco Chic
by Artists Lauren Gette-King and Marilena Staudenmaier. Modeled by Lauren Gette-King.
The artists were inspired by current environmental issues to make an eco-friendly ball gown. This gown is made of recycled materials including newspapers, paper bags, and metal hoops. They feel that a high level of consumerism should be over and done with. Let's make less garbage!
The artists were inspired by current environmental issues to make an eco-friendly ball gown. This gown is made of recycled materials including newspapers, paper bags, and metal hoops. They feel that a high level of consumerism should be over and done with. Let's make less garbage!
Global Warming Spirit of the Icecaps
by Artist Bridgett Preston. Modeled by Charlie Warner.
The polar ice caps may be melting, but this outfit is not going anywhere. Inspired by "An Inconvenient Truth" by Al Gore, this designer has reduced her carbon footprint by reusing and recycling plastic bags, bubble wrap, wrapping paper, mesh, cellophane, and our favorite, DUCT TAPE!
The polar ice caps may be melting, but this outfit is not going anywhere. Inspired by "An Inconvenient Truth" by Al Gore, this designer has reduced her carbon footprint by reusing and recycling plastic bags, bubble wrap, wrapping paper, mesh, cellophane, and our favorite, DUCT TAPE!
Joseph's Sister's Winter Coat
by Artist Kris Abshire. Modeled by Kenzie Newell.
This coat began as an exploratory venture into combining various wrap and weft combinations to bring together compatible colors in pleasing combinations. What slowly emerged became obvious--a "coat made of many colors" begging for "many hours" of obsessed construction and embellishing!
This coat began as an exploratory venture into combining various wrap and weft combinations to bring together compatible colors in pleasing combinations. What slowly emerged became obvious--a "coat made of many colors" begging for "many hours" of obsessed construction and embellishing!
Garage Sale Gladiatress
by Artists Victoria Bush and Becky Hiatt. Modeled by Kim Fitzgerald.
Belts, belts, belts everywhere! In the past, belts were used to hold things up, but now they're being used to get down and funky! Model Kim Fitzgerald is sharing a different way to show off your beautiful belts while wearing a gladiator suit, a brestplate, and a helmet!
Belts, belts, belts everywhere! In the past, belts were used to hold things up, but now they're being used to get down and funky! Model Kim Fitzgerald is sharing a different way to show off your beautiful belts while wearing a gladiator suit, a brestplate, and a helmet!
Nature's Enigma
by Artist Erica Phillipsen. Modeled by Leann Case.
This dress is adorned with vines, leaves, butterflys, and glitter. This is fashion inspired by nature! It makes you think of summertime, green life, butterflys, sparkle, and beautiful Mother Nature, so be careful and don't tread" on her!
This dress is adorned with vines, leaves, butterflys, and glitter. This is fashion inspired by nature! It makes you think of summertime, green life, butterflys, sparkle, and beautiful Mother Nature, so be careful and don't tread" on her!
The Punk Flamingo
by Artist Margaret Rogers. Modeled by Emily Samuel.
Margaret Rogers of Mistress Margaret Designs has been creating "Punk Flamingo" lawn ornaments in Palmer for many years. When a friend of the artist was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Margaret decided to dedicate this year's Wearable Art entry to the many people affected by this disease. Early detection saves lives, so please do regular self exams and get regular mammograms after age 40 so that you may ROCK ON! Over 300 feathers and 200 feet of duct dape created this big bird!
Margaret Rogers of Mistress Margaret Designs has been creating "Punk Flamingo" lawn ornaments in Palmer for many years. When a friend of the artist was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Margaret decided to dedicate this year's Wearable Art entry to the many people affected by this disease. Early detection saves lives, so please do regular self exams and get regular mammograms after age 40 so that you may ROCK ON! Over 300 feathers and 200 feet of duct dape created this big bird!
Art on Fire
by Artist Patrick Garley. Modeled by the artist.
Fired-up artist Patrick Garley is making art out of fire..... he'll show you...... watch out for the hot, hot, hot Valley Arts Alliance event in June called "Art on Fire", an iron casting art fest right here in the Valley at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla.
Fired-up artist Patrick Garley is making art out of fire..... he'll show you...... watch out for the hot, hot, hot Valley Arts Alliance event in June called "Art on Fire", an iron casting art fest right here in the Valley at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla.
Myriah Moore and Carmen Summerfield
Myriah Moore (left) was the Master of Ceremonies, shown here with Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance.
The Wearable Art Show was held on Saturday, February 16 at the Palmer Depot.
The Wearable Art Show was held on Saturday, February 16 at the Palmer Depot.
Catch and Release
by Artist Jessica Newton. Modeled by the artist..
It's bright, it's bold! This salmon jump coat reveals an al "luring" green metallic "lure" with hook for catching the coat. Jessica Newton confesses she wouldn't wear it to meet the in-laws, even if they were avid fishermen. This fishin' lady is smokin' and never overdone!
It's bright, it's bold! This salmon jump coat reveals an al "luring" green metallic "lure" with hook for catching the coat. Jessica Newton confesses she wouldn't wear it to meet the in-laws, even if they were avid fishermen. This fishin' lady is smokin' and never overdone!
It's a Hoot!
by Artists Mindy Nix, Kenzie Newell and Allie Cummins. Modeled by the artists.
Mindy, Kenzie and Allie are showing off their wild bird sides with these "Owly" dresses. They used all kinds of paints and markers to mulitiply their birds. Sister "number four" is a real live owl--a Saw-whet owl from the Alaska Wild Bird Rehab Center right here in the Valley--but ........it flew away! So let us know if you see it!
Mindy, Kenzie and Allie are showing off their wild bird sides with these "Owly" dresses. They used all kinds of paints and markers to mulitiply their birds. Sister "number four" is a real live owl--a Saw-whet owl from the Alaska Wild Bird Rehab Center right here in the Valley--but ........it flew away! So let us know if you see it!
Transparent Man
by Artist Judy Vars. Modeled by Peter.
His skin is transparent, showing his anatomy, lungs, vessels, and especially his heart. Peter is wearing a body suit, fabric paint, a brain hat, Plaster of Paris, acrylic, latex and LED lights. This outfit gives new meaning to the term "turning you inside out"! Peter is spilling his guts for fashion. This presentation is underdone, overexposed, and over the top!
His skin is transparent, showing his anatomy, lungs, vessels, and especially his heart. Peter is wearing a body suit, fabric paint, a brain hat, Plaster of Paris, acrylic, latex and LED lights. This outfit gives new meaning to the term "turning you inside out"! Peter is spilling his guts for fashion. This presentation is underdone, overexposed, and over the top!
Down the Road to a New Life
by Artist Kris Abshire. Modeled by Mindy Nix.
The original woven fabric for this coat emerged from the "someday, maybe" basket of failed projects. Meanwhile, life changed in a 3-day decision to move a thousand miles away. Something was needed to "keep the hands busy" during the road trip, so quickly tearing strips and putting them back together again on the road seemed like a logical process at the time
The original woven fabric for this coat emerged from the "someday, maybe" basket of failed projects. Meanwhile, life changed in a 3-day decision to move a thousand miles away. Something was needed to "keep the hands busy" during the road trip, so quickly tearing strips and putting them back together again on the road seemed like a logical process at the time
The Zip
by Artist Linda Lockhart. Modeled by the artist.
Excessive access and materials will make The Zip a perfect match for "Overdone". This piece was inspired by the music. For this original piece, Linda used over 100 zippers to create what she describes as a romantic image of techno / biker / hula / ballet ensemble. The accessive excessive materials came from a garage sale find of hundreds of colorful zippers repurposed as a fabric base.
Excessive access and materials will make The Zip a perfect match for "Overdone". This piece was inspired by the music. For this original piece, Linda used over 100 zippers to create what she describes as a romantic image of techno / biker / hula / ballet ensemble. The accessive excessive materials came from a garage sale find of hundreds of colorful zippers repurposed as a fabric base.
Post Industrial Plastic Pixie
by Artist Bridgette Preston. Modeled by Mary Samuel.
Do you ever wonder what to do with all that green plastic strapping tape lying around the lumber yards? The answer comes in the form of this Post Industrial Plastic Pixie. The cut and rolled plastic strapping clicks as you walk, without the discomfort of high heals! Inspired by the TV show "Project Runway", Bridgette really MADE IT WORK!
Do you ever wonder what to do with all that green plastic strapping tape lying around the lumber yards? The answer comes in the form of this Post Industrial Plastic Pixie. The cut and rolled plastic strapping clicks as you walk, without the discomfort of high heals! Inspired by the TV show "Project Runway", Bridgette really MADE IT WORK!
Little Bo Peep
by Artist Bonnie Scherer. Modeled by the artist.
What shepherdess doesn't want a fashionable, warm and water-resistant outfit to wear as she tends her sheep? Our Little Bo Peep has resourcefully created a lovely, handmade flounced skirt made of recycled grocery bags--42 of them to be exact! This skirt is layers and layers of lightweight plastic that rustle and swirl with each step that Little Bo Peep takes. If the sheep are listening they shouldn't stray far!
What shepherdess doesn't want a fashionable, warm and water-resistant outfit to wear as she tends her sheep? Our Little Bo Peep has resourcefully created a lovely, handmade flounced skirt made of recycled grocery bags--42 of them to be exact! This skirt is layers and layers of lightweight plastic that rustle and swirl with each step that Little Bo Peep takes. If the sheep are listening they shouldn't stray far!
Alaskan Forest Nymph
by Artist Colleen Wake. Modeled by Lyndian Freeman.
This nymph is going to a party, and she's "overdone" herself with a lot of feathers, beads, crystalts, rhinestones, ivy, and glitter! Colleen likes to make small clay fairies and decided, for this show, a super size version would be better. Colleed added something to her creation everyday and felt like she was overdoing it along the way. This Alaskan Forest Nymph is ready for a party in the woods any day!
This nymph is going to a party, and she's "overdone" herself with a lot of feathers, beads, crystalts, rhinestones, ivy, and glitter! Colleen likes to make small clay fairies and decided, for this show, a super size version would be better. Colleed added something to her creation everyday and felt like she was overdoing it along the way. This Alaskan Forest Nymph is ready for a party in the woods any day!
Eco Chic
by Artists Lauren Gette-King and Marilena Staudenmaier. Modeled by Lauren Gette-King.
The artists were inspired by current environmental issues to make an eco-friendly ball gown. This gown is made of recycled materials including newspapers, paper bags, and metal hoops. They feel that a high level of consumerism should be over and done with. Let's make less garbage!
The artists were inspired by current environmental issues to make an eco-friendly ball gown. This gown is made of recycled materials including newspapers, paper bags, and metal hoops. They feel that a high level of consumerism should be over and done with. Let's make less garbage!
Global Warming Spirit of the Icecaps
by Artist Bridgett Preston. Modeled by Charlie Warner.
The polar ice caps may be melting, but this outfit is not going anywhere. Inspired by "An Inconvenient Truth" by Al Gore, this designer has reduced her carbon footprint by reusing and recycling plastic bags, bubble wrap, wrapping paper, mesh, cellophane, and our favorite, DUCT TAPE!
The polar ice caps may be melting, but this outfit is not going anywhere. Inspired by "An Inconvenient Truth" by Al Gore, this designer has reduced her carbon footprint by reusing and recycling plastic bags, bubble wrap, wrapping paper, mesh, cellophane, and our favorite, DUCT TAPE!
Joseph's Sister's Winter Coat
by Artist Kris Abshire. Modeled by Kenzie Newell.
This coat began as an exploratory venture into combining various wrap and weft combinations to bring together compatible colors in pleasing combinations. What slowly emerged became obvious--a "coat made of many colors" begging for "many hours" of obsessed construction and embellishing!
This coat began as an exploratory venture into combining various wrap and weft combinations to bring together compatible colors in pleasing combinations. What slowly emerged became obvious--a "coat made of many colors" begging for "many hours" of obsessed construction and embellishing!
Garage Sale Gladiatress
by Artists Victoria Bush and Becky Hiatt. Modeled by Kim Fitzgerald.
Belts, belts, belts everywhere! In the past, belts were used to hold things up, but now they're being used to get down and funky! Model Kim Fitzgerald is sharing a different way to show off your beautiful belts while wearing a gladiator suit, a brestplate, and a helmet!
Belts, belts, belts everywhere! In the past, belts were used to hold things up, but now they're being used to get down and funky! Model Kim Fitzgerald is sharing a different way to show off your beautiful belts while wearing a gladiator suit, a brestplate, and a helmet!
Nature's Enigma
by Artist Erica Phillipsen. Modeled by Leann Case.
This dress is adorned with vines, leaves, butterflys, and glitter. This is fashion inspired by nature! It makes you think of summertime, green life, butterflys, sparkle, and beautiful Mother Nature, so be careful and don't tread" on her!
This dress is adorned with vines, leaves, butterflys, and glitter. This is fashion inspired by nature! It makes you think of summertime, green life, butterflys, sparkle, and beautiful Mother Nature, so be careful and don't tread" on her!
The Punk Flamingo
by Artist Margaret Rogers. Modeled by Emily Samuel.
Margaret Rogers of Mistress Margaret Designs has been creating "Punk Flamingo" lawn ornaments in Palmer for many years. When a friend of the artist was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Margaret decided to dedicate this year's Wearable Art entry to the many people affected by this disease. Early detection saves lives, so please do regular self exams and get regular mammograms after age 40 so that you may ROCK ON! Over 300 feathers and 200 feet of duct dape created this big bird!
Margaret Rogers of Mistress Margaret Designs has been creating "Punk Flamingo" lawn ornaments in Palmer for many years. When a friend of the artist was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Margaret decided to dedicate this year's Wearable Art entry to the many people affected by this disease. Early detection saves lives, so please do regular self exams and get regular mammograms after age 40 so that you may ROCK ON! Over 300 feathers and 200 feet of duct dape created this big bird!
Art on Fire
by Artist Patrick Garley. Modeled by the artist.
Fired-up artist Patrick Garley is making art out of fire..... he'll show you...... watch out for the hot, hot, hot Valley Arts Alliance event in June called "Art on Fire", an iron casting art fest right here in the Valley at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla.
Fired-up artist Patrick Garley is making art out of fire..... he'll show you...... watch out for the hot, hot, hot Valley Arts Alliance event in June called "Art on Fire", an iron casting art fest right here in the Valley at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla.
2007
The 1st Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
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