

Fri, Jun 16
|Bridgeport Art Center
On the Sleeve
A show too haute to handle
Time & Location
Jun 16, 2023, 6:00 PM – Jul 14, 2023, 5:00 PM
Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
About the event
It's fascinating how much we can convey about ourselves through our fashion choices. Wordlessly, we speak volumes about who we are on the inside through how we present ourselves on the outside. Fashion is one of the purest forms of self-expression we engage in daily, intentionally or not. Every day, we make deliberate statements about our connection to the world simply by getting dressed. As we grow and our style evolves, our outfits become self-portraits reflecting culture, personality, and fleeting emotions. Artists, in particular, use fashion as an extension of their creativity, revealing themselves through every aspect of their wardrobe and work. This show is a tapestry of color, form, texture, and movement that explores the intersection of fashion and art. We’re excited to be weaving in pieces from Arts of Life in this special exhibit, which will kick off with an opening reception on June 16th from 6 pm…