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ON THE SLEEVE

Self-expression through fashion

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, 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 collection is a tapestry of color, form, texture, and movement that explores the intersection of fashion and art.

 

Each artist approaches this subject with their own unique flair. Krishaun Williams brings clothes to life by fusing them with people into fluid shapes. Molly Mcgrath takes her love of Barbie and all things dolls to chronicle trends across eras. And Louis DeMarco reverently captures the nostalgia of beloved sitcoms by highlighting the iconic looks of TV's leading ladies. You can view available work in person at our studio gallery until July 15th!

Shop this exhibition

Art from the show is available for purchase and ready for pick-up or shipping.

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RW__Hight-top Boot__Cardboard Sculpture_7x6x8_01
RW__Red Sneaker__Cardboard Sculpture_9x4x3_02
RW__Black Sneaker__Cardboard Sculpture_6x4x3_01
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GZ__Feathered Fashion__14x16.5_Chalk on Paper($250)
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SW_Veil of the Swamp Mistress_MM_9x6x64_01($500)
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N__Hey Now You_re an All-Star__MM_10x5x3($200)
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JS_Meredith_Pipe Cleaner Sculpture_10x8x2_01($100)
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There's more to see

Project Onward believes we can inspire change by using art to promote empathy and reduce the stigma of mental illness and developmental disabilities. We seek to improve the self-image of artists by emphasizing the social and economic value of their work.

 

You can directly contribute to this belief and help improve the lives of each Project Onward artist by purchasing their work. Our online shop is open 24/7, and half of the sale for each original piece goes directly to the artist.

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