BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Denver BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20091101T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTEND;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091105T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091105T170000 DESCRIPTION:Art Central and the Alberta College of Art + Design present R egalia: The much anticipated annual wearable art show from instructor De e Fontans and the students of the Wearable Art - Object and Body class.A rtists and designers have long been exploring imagery\, fashion and lang uage through wearable art. They have often been influenced by fashion an d the garment industry. This form of artistic expression gives the indiv idual the opportunity to investigate a multidisciplinary practice. Weara ble art is a statement which blurs creative boundaries. The artist explo res concepts\, material and performance. Both fashion and fine art can b e addressed in the context of the body.Artist bioInstructor and Artist\, Dee FontansCreativity is the solving of problems. It&rsquo\;s taking ex citing material and putting it together in different ways. Believing not hing happens in isolation\, I am concerned with interrelationships of m eaning and detail. I express myself through the creation of objects whic h embellish and celebrate the body. The body is my influence\, inspirati on and motivation. Nick Ward"\;I draw influence from the way I imagi ne life after the downfall of civilization as well as real-life occult p ractices. I exhibit this through the use of materials that have experien ced life."\;Nick has always considered himself to be a student of li fe. He views hisexperiences at the Albert College of Art + Design as ano ther step towards complete personal artistic freedom.Sara Girletz"\; My love is vintage\, fashions fused with couture. The inspiration is the ever classic little black dress. These designs will take the idea of th e little black dress out of the ordinary."\;One thing that she'\; s learned\, is that no matter how enthused she is by the city\, her hear t will always belong to her prairie hometown. That is what inspires Sara .Ashley Q.The Elephant&rsquo\;s Adornment: This story looks at the relat ionship between the elephant and the hunter\; and the lengths to which t he hunter will to have the luxury of the elephant&rsquo\;s adornment.Ash ley is a citizen of the world living in Calgary. Ashley&rsquo\;s practi ce includes fashion design and a focus on the fine arts. Ashley&rsquo\; s artwork has been exhibited across Alberta\, Canada.Tracy SutherlandTer nion:The body breaks down\, from age or illness. Through colour and text ure\, Ternion explores the artist&rsquo\;s history regarding disease\, d egeneration and the feelings that come with it. Tracy Sutherland is a de veloping artist dealing with issues of gender\, relationships\, personal histories and mythologies. Originally from Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada\, she has moved to Calgary\, Alberta to build a base for her art practice. Georgia LeeEmerging Elements:Emerging Elements captures the essence of t he natural world and the interactive body. Each piece creates an atmosph eric aura that is reflective of the four principle facets of the univers e. Georgia Lee is a multifaceted artist and designer\, whose practice is focused on body adornment. She draws inspiration from the magnificence of nature and its effortless beauty. Ms. Lee is the Production Coordinat or for ACAD'\;s tenth anniversary of ArtAWEARness.Lindsay JoyLindsay hails from Golden\, British Columbia\, and is a third year fibre major a t the Alberta College of Art + Design. She revels in quirk\, kitsch and humor\, while experimenting with various media.A businessman wearing an atypical accessory is an intriguing concept. Nontraditional ruffled col lars of polyester felt are a reference to the Elizabethan times. The ju xtaposition of glamour\, antiquity and modern materials create a visual tension.Brittney ReumBrittney was born in a small town in British Columb ia. She attended two universities before transferring to ACAD. She is cu rrently in her second year at ACAD with a focus in fibre and the wearabl e.Romance\, elegance\, feline\, intrigue\, unique\, poise\, black &\; white\, classic\, drama\, glamour\, striking\, grace\, mystery\, film n oir\, sly\, distinctive\, feminine\, dark\, captivating\, femme fatale\ , secrecy\, seduction.Samantha Huskisson"\;I have gained an interest in the state of the world and how humanity is overwhelmed by their inne r demons. I incorporate a narrative using sculptural methods and found m aterials that personify a dark fantasy world representing man and how it is affected by the future."\;Samantha Huskisson is a multi media ar tist whose practice includes videoperformance incorporating sculpture an d wearable art. Her work speaks to thecreation of concepts and ideas thr ough the use of her body.Amy MalbeufMom\, will you please pass the milk and are you part Indian too and...:I explore notions of materiality and physicality in the context of contemporary culture. I use a diverse rang e of materials\, such as: animal bones\, glitter\, string\, and farm re fuse\, as a vehicle to express my ideas. Amy Malbeuf is a fourth year d rawing major at Alberta College of Art + Design. She creates art works in the form of drawing\, sculpture\, and costume. Amy is highly involved with wearable art practices at ACAD. She has been an artist in ArtaWEAR ness for the past two years and is presently one of the coordinators for the tenth anniversary of the event. Jennifer Akkermans(I&rsquo\;ve) Had Enough of This: Tied Down:Everyone has responsibilities- things we have to do\, even if we don&rsquo\;t want to. Whether it&rsquo\;s a corpora te job\, an unhappy marriage\, or rebellious children\, we all have diff icult things to live with. What are yours?Jennifer Akkermans is an expl orer\, learner and dreamer. She sees the ordinaryin unconventional ways . She enjoys humor\, exaggeration\, the mundane\, the unexpected\, and the notion of &ldquo\;ugly&rdquo\;. She has been keeping journals since 1992.Chantel TraubThe Palace of Knossos:"\;I am fascinated by art h istory. The garments are a restoration of the mysterious civilization of the Minoans of Crete. The inspiration comes from the myth of the minota ur\, beautiful pottery and powerful queens."\;Chantel Traub is a thi rd year fibre major at ACAD. She is a mixed media artist\, her main focu s deals with the wearable. Her concepts deal with culture\, time\, colou r and life in the present day.Ashleigh Amber Moore"\;As an artist\, I find interest in the textures\, and patterns found in nature. Theabund ance of visual beauty in the natural landscape of Alberta\, builds a fr amework for my artistic endeavors."\;Ashleigh Amber Moore is a pract icing jeweller/artist who currently lives in Okotoks\, Alberta where she &rsquo\;s attending her last year of studies at the Alberta College of A rt +Design\, where she will graduate with a BFA .Jodie StevensTransflow :10 meters of silk flows into multiple effects that the body responds to \, that elicits emotion\, that the admirer attributes their own meaning to\, and which they may perceive differently each time they see it.Jodie Stevens is a mixed media artist\, using Fibre\, Textile\, Performance\ , Installation and Wearable Art to allow her creative practice to flow i n several directions. Currently working on single creative expressions t hat can transform to have multiple results.Laura KellyFlow:Water perpetu ally changes form and transforms itself. It is a model by which everythi ng is born. In this journey\, driftwood is separated from its once earth bound qualities and becomes aquatic. Once again washed onto shore\, natu rally interlocked.Laura Kelly is an emerging interdisciplinary artist. S he received an entrance scholarship to the Alberta College of Art + Desi gn in 2008. Laura is now pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as a Gl ass major.Anna CunninghamExtensions of Self: An Examination of Auras and Egos: Pulled from the body\, lines outreached. Striations extended out ward pushing attention inward. Allure circulates through the work like a wave of energy. It demands attention. And when worn it owns the room.C reator. Throughout her life Anna Cunningham has strived to create inspir ing\, intriguing and insightful works of art that convey strong emotions . Working in a plethora of mediums she continues to produce cutting edg e work. Barbara WordenFood and modes of eating distinguish era and culture. Di nner Dress is made from a tablecloth\, napkins and decorated with fine d ining accessories. The second is the fast &ldquo\; super hero&rdquo\; of the &ldquo\;super sized&rdquo\; generation.Having been born a grown up\ , Barbara spent many years and energy climbing the corporate ladder to d iscover at the top\, a happy childhood was due so\, stopped her ego&rsqu o\;s pursuits to nurture her creative spirit through fibre. Rebecca TaylorSoaring Bird:S oaring Bird explores Aboriginal inspired ornamentation of the body\, thr oughnatural materials\, found from the Earth. I am interesting in lookin g at theEarth and her natural materials as inspiration for body adornmen t.Rebecca Taylor is a Cree Mé\;tis artist\, from Edmonton\, explor ing her Aboriginal heritage and relationship to the Earth though textile s. Taylor is currently in her final year\,studying at the Alberta Collag e of Art + Design.Leo Casuga Jr."\;I believe that music and fashion work simultaneously to create the way people live their lifestyles. Walk To Your On Beats! pays homage to this through Wearable Art and brings f orth the music that has developed my own artistic style. Music\, Art and Fashion will always collaborate throughout time and I&rsquo\;m the DJ t hat will spin it."\;The Rebirth of Leo Casuga Jr. comes from a reali zation of new life ambitions. After years in finance\, my new hunger is to create in all facets of life and one day be a shining star in the Fas hion world.Photos Model shoot Wearable Art c lass:Photographers: Sara Girletz\, Ashleigh Moore Model Shoot for artist\, Tracy Sutherland Photographer: Lacy Joe SlaunwhiteMod el Shoot for artist\, Rebecca TaylorPhotographer: Rebecca Taylor Mode l shoot for artist\, Nick WardPhotographer: Adam FraserModelsBarbara Wor den: Amanda Gillett\; Jennifer Akkermans: Matthew Hartnett\; Amy Malbeuf + Georgia Lee\; Lindsay Joy: Nelson Milum\; Rebecca Taylor: Shazeal Ta ylor.All other artists modeled their own wearable art. URL:http://www.artcentral.ca/events/429-regalia SUMMARY:Regalia LOCATION:Art Central END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR