Wearable Art & Costume Design: August 2013

2013 Wearable Art Show at the Campbell River Art Gallery

Thank you to choreographer-performers: Elena Sirois of Campbell River for One with the Sea and Maxine Matilpi of Denman Island for Hygieia and the Circle of Life. These mythic mini dramas and costumes were created to showcase their unique artistry.

Thank you sound designer Tray Sugden and Vivien Douglas for the vocal introductions. Thank you Judy Wing for selecting the instrumental, Skipping Stones by the for Hygieia and the Circle of Life. Thanks to John Mock for his composition found on youtube--The Fisherman and the Selkie and the perfect score for One with the Sea.

Thank you Phil Imrie, June Harrison, Carey Shore, Colleen Fitzsimmons and Will Durnford for gracious hospitality, accommodations, care, advice, and for the use of shops, studios, rehearsal space and phones.

Thank you to Tomiko Viera for the plastic bag concept for One with the Sea.

Thank you for technical consultation from Bill Sugden and Joy Nagle including dinner in Sointula.

Thanks to Hedda Munthe for the hose idea.

Thanks theatre artist Dee Sugden for creating hair and makeup for both entries.

Thanks Sara Burr for transforming an old hat into glorious circle of life golden Greek goddess bling.

Plastic Bags: mindfully reuse repurpose recycle

Thanks again Sara Burr for the creative sparks, artistry, big dollar store smiles, patience, skill, kindness, immense generosity, notes, organization, stories, lists, attention to detail, sharp critical eye, tenacity and for how the sun headdress turned out and all the other explored alternatives.

Thanks to the ultimate wearable art genius Jean Glass who made it look easy, elegant and fun and led the way with imaginative style and grace so far ahead of her time.

Thanks to Carole Vosburgh's pro-level thrift shopping skills and for jumping in with all four feet to create the amazing decorated arm and ankle bangles.

Thanks to Bob Vosburgh for the piece of garden hose and hospitable delicious Denman dinners.

Thank you Campbell River Art Gallery: board, staff, friends, volunteers, sponsors, donors, jurors, audience, all the visual and performing artists and the entire wearable art crew for a magical performance opportunity with a sold-out packed-house. Thank you Cristina Guzman for the flamenco puro dance performance and thanks to Shaw for video recording the exciting event!