Have you ever felt like painting a graffiti mural on a beautiful gold lamé gown, then shooting it in the alley beside a mural?
Well I have, & it is inspired by all the ephemeral art my eyes now see around me.
So to thank Eric Vandersteenen, Director & General Administrator and Monique Deveen, Artistic Director & Main Photographer of the Free Tag Zone network for introducing me to a new passion, my second “Art Gown” is an FTZ Tribute Gown.
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Of course, I needed a gold lamé gown to paint on.
So I basted a crinoline onto Judy , and draped a bodice.
The bodice has inverted waist darts set at a dramatic angle.
Then I gathered 4 meters of lamé over the crinoline.
I basted the skirt to the crinoline.
5 centimeter wide straps were attached to the bodice, and crossed in the back.
There was extra fabric which I draped into a tail. I just love gowns with tails.
Draping the gown took only a few hours.
I figured, I would have it painted in no time at all.
I gave myself 2 part days.
Three weeks later, I was finished. I hadn’t figured on my lack of painting ability, and the time it takes paint to dry!
Here is the result.
After a week I began talking to her.
Her proper name is Free Tag Zone, but after awhile, I started calling her Freeta for short.
I really love this gown, and could not stop taking pics of her.
Well, my tribute to FTZ is over, but ephemeral art lives on!
Kisses to you Eric, Monique and everyone who is part of making FTZ such a wonderful experience!
AS “LIKES” DID NOT TRANSFER TO MY NEW BLOG,
I TOOK A PIC OF THEM. ACTIVE “LIKES” ARE ON PERMALINK
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absolutely art! Both the gown and the graffiti
Thanks Bill!
I’m glad you like it!
It was a very different creative experience for me, because of the painting. A lot of fun!
it just looked like fun! You should see if a gallery will do a show.
Thanks! Someone else said that. Interesting thought!
they just have that look about them.
I’m with Bill…my initial reaction and thought was WOW!!!
Oh Boomie! Thank you so much! I guess my gowns are my poems.
Absolutely and they make such stunning statements
Thank you! Hugs to you and yours!
Many thanks. Warm hugs right back 🙂
This is absolutely incredible Resa!! Just so gorgeous that it takes my breath away… I need to check out the slide shows of this dress… what will happen to her now? I can see why you felt inclined to “talk” to her too ~ Wow!! xxoo Love to you !! R
I just love you! You get why I talked to her.
Well, Freeta is partly basted together, and I will finish doing the rest before I take her off Judy.
I’ll store her in a gown bag and she maybe she can make a comeback! Hugs to you! xoxoxo
Just popped in to make sure I wasn’t missing anything ~ this was the last post– and a fabulous one — I hope you are doing well dear friend ~!! xo
Thank you for caring Robyn! You are very special. I have been working 12 – 14 hour days, 6 days a week since Jan. 2.
We shot a 1/2 hour comedy in front of a live audience on Friday. It was exhilarating, but I’m exhausted.
I have a week of wrap, and should be able to get a new Post up by or during next week. Love xoxo
Absolutely stunning….!
Your images on FTZ are amongst the best I’ve seen. This gown is the perfect accompaniment to the artwork; and indeed, is complete artwork in itself…!
You are amasing… 🙂
Thank you Carolyn! I think you are amazing! I bought some fabric for your gown, but I need more! It is a waltz after all! 😉
Oh my goodness, Resa; you are going to so much effort…!
What will do with all that fabric…!?! 🙂
All fabrics eventually get used when one designs clothes for a living.
I’m taking my time with my “Art Gown” Creations and I’m having fun! 😉
Oh yes, but of course…!
Have fun, Ms Artwork…!
That gown really is wonderful. Do you appreciate you must be the first to design this type of art…!?! Certainly a first to be associated with the murals… I’m wondering where this may lead…?
Maybe it could lead somewhere. I loved making it!!
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Amazing, my tuxedo get the urge to ask for the next dance… 🙂 😉
Your tuxedo has very good taste! 😉 😉
Fantastique!
Thank you, John! This was an exceptional project for me to complete. I talked to Freeta every day.
Still, I’m looking forward to my next “Art Gown” and for you to see it! – Resa xo
It is absolutely splendid, dear Resa, I am dumbfounded
Thank you Elisabeth! I have been truly inspired. Eric from FTZ has been most encouraging to me!
Absolutely stunningly gorgeous. Amazing work.
Thank you Boomer! That means a lot to me coming from you. Your Blog is amazing and so are you! Boomer… I’m an artist!
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Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! Resa 😉
Magnificent, glorious, incredible, elegant, eye-stopping, stunning – every adjective in the book to describe your creation. It is worthy of the red carpet. Your art work is fabulous Resa. Congratulations for this one-of-a-kind couture creation. Bravo. Virginia
Thank you, thank you thank you!!! It was a joy to make the gown. Virginia, you are so kind!
Wow, that’s so beautiful and how much work you did to create this stunning piece!! I am impressed. This is art, the real one 🙂 Congratulations, Resa!!!
Thank you Emi! I really value this compliment coming from you! Your work is so interesting, and varied! 😉
LOL, to make a photo I just have to push a button and everybody can do that, but to create these amazing artworks that you make it takes real skills and talent and not everybody can do that, so I wish I had at least a fraction of your talent 🙂
You are very kind to say that.
I have used my talents to make $ for years and have taken my talents for granted, even not cared I had any talent.
Then I became inspired to do “Art Gowns” because of FTZ’s love of ephemeral art that has been passed on to me. This is my second “Art Gown” and I look forward to doing more. 😉 😉
Definitely! Please, continue doing them, as they’re really beautiful. Ephemeral art is an interesting concept…
Emi, is there graffiti, murals, ephemeral art around you?
In Prague there are several places with lots of murals and street art, but only a few artists are interesting to me, mostly unidentified, who produce some very good pieces now and then. I like to visit those sites often to spot new pieces before they get erased and photograph them. Those I like the most I publish on my phlog. I love street art!
That dress is AWESOME Photos too
Have I told you about my son Mike in JH WY
https://www.facebook.com/TetonArtistMikeTierney?fref=ts
Check out his work on FB
He loves spray paint 🙂
Spray painting is very hard to do.
I wanted to spray paint my gown, but resorted to brushes.
It seems like he is adept in many mediums.
Yes he has been putting his mark on everything lol well better than trains lol
lol!
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practice on scrap material before GOLDEN GOWNS 🙂
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Great work, amazing! No wonder you are incredibly proud of him. 😉
I am writing a book about me and him I place him for adoption in 77 and found each other 4 1/2 years ago he has really charged forward since meeting me and knowing I never forgot him 🙂 or stopped loving him
😉 To never stop loving …. what a beautiful thought.
I’m very happy things are working out positively for both of you.
He said when he met me he could tell I had been in pain for 33 years 😦
He just came back from a 10 day silent retreat I will do mine in March we will have new tools to deal with sadness and loss
Time to excel at what we both love doing and time will heal hearts
The book will be gut wrenching but maybe after March and Mediation I can finish quickly 🙂
Just keep moving forward! Things sound goo Eunice. 😉
It is all we can do keep on keeping on and living life finally I AM 🙂
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Creative, artistic and beautiful, Resa. It must have been tough to paint on the fabric. I can’t imagine. Best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas! ~Lori
It is one of my most artistic endeavors. It was hard to paint, but a true joy! Happy Holidays to you, I will be over to the patio for a visit soon!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I have a star over here for you 🙂
http://nutsfortreasure.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/merry-christmas-its-award-time-lol-too-grab-your-star/
Eunice
Passion, inspiration, art, talent et créativité pour ce magnifique hommage à tout le travail de Free Tag Zone ainsi qu’à celui de nos “collecteurs de mémoire”, ces photographes qui explorent et découvrent pour “redonner à l’art éphémère toutes ses lettres de noblesse”, le montrent et le partagent avec le monde entier pour en préserver le souvenir.
Bravo Resa et merci mille fois!
Welcome to our crazyness!
Eric & Monique
Dear Eric and Monique,
Making this tribute gown for FTZ was a pure joy. Taking pics of ephemeral art for FTZ network has added a richness to my life.
Thank you both of you for all your hard work to “restore the ephemeral art all its nobility”
Thank you for sharing your craziness with me!
Resa
Stunning! You are absolutely amazing!
Thank you! Making this “Art Gown” was an utter joy! 😉
Wow! It’s beautiful. What a combination! You did great. I love how you incorporated graffiti onto this gown. I call that pure talent. You really are one of a kind. 😉
Thanks Sassy! I’m having a lot of fun with these “Art Gowns” 😉
How fun is that! Absolutely love the gown! Happy New Years!
Thanks! the gown was a lot of fun to make. Happy New Years!
The tech problem is resolved. The link on your Gravatar works. 🙂
I saw the goose on the mural, I think. Now I see him on the gown. I have to study the images on the gown since I feel that they are not simply disassociated, arbitrary designs. I am simply fascinated by this creation of yours. I’m kind of at a loss to describe how I reacted to this since my knowledge of the esoteric world of art and the associated jargon is limited. I sense something extraordinary here though. I am a collector of prints, especially those of the known printmakers with etchings being closest to my heart. I have also collected watercolors for a lifetime. Modern art eludes me mostly. I appreciate street art very much. What is ephemeral art? Does the term allude to the fact that it appears on buildings, walls, etc., that will be lost? Duh, Granny… 🙂
I’m so glad you appreciate street art. You’re smart! 😉 Yes, ephemeral art appears outdoors on walls and will disappear, eventually.
I found Free Tag Zone, I found anew passion.
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Merci beaucoup!
i lke this . This is absolutely art
Thank you very much! Making this gown was a wonderful experience.
Congratulations!
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Those are wonderfully gorgeous, Resa! You surely are talented. Keep carving brilliance, Resa, you’ll do wonders! 🙂
Subhan Zein
Thanks Subhan! 😉 The “Art Gowns are very fun and satisfying to create!
hehe, sure they are! 😉
Subhan Zein
It’s so beautiful Resa!
Thanks Dominique!
Hello my lovely…!
I’ve invited you on a coffee date…!
Hope you can come… 😉
http://abcofspiritalk.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/coffee-anyone/
wow. I love it when you talk design lingo. Or sewing lingo? I’m reminded there is a brilliant world of vocabulary that is utterly foreign.
This was a beautiful project. Very very awesome.
Thanks, Wendy! 😉
You are clearly very talented. Keep up the great work.
Tim
Thank you! I’ve started a new “Art Gown”, however due to work it will be several weeks before Posting.
Please join me in a coffee morning 🙂
http://worldlywinds.com/2013/01/23/coffee-anyone/
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I haven’t got the foggiest in this field, but it’s certainly different ( I guess that’s important?) and very catchy. I would certainly have noticed this creation on the red carpet!
Thank you! I have more beautiful creations coming.
I think something like this would appeal to the music word first.
Gorgeous golden gown, absolutely gorgeous, all of your designs…
Thank you Lindy Lee! They really are a joy to do…It’s amazing how wonderful it feels to share the “Art Gowns” _Resa
Cool dress! Very original. By the way, all the links you mentioned are protected so it is impossible to look at them. Have a great 2014 year!
Kind greetings,
Marianne
Oh Thank you Marianne!
Yes it is unfortunate that the links are all now private.
Thank you for reminding me so I can make them not hot when I get the chance!
_Resa
The dress is beautiful, nice art,But One eye not good in it,#Illuminati thing and #FreeMeasons
Thank you! It is Art and good eye sees that! 😉
Graffiti it is, love it, love it!
“LOL” It was a natural! I know you know this because you follow my Street Art blog, but not everyone over here on Art Gowns gets it!
Not sure how I’ve missed all your recent posts, but it’s wonderful to see your work again. Love it!
Wow😉👍Great work!
😀 Thank you! I have a new Graffiti Gown to post soon. I took a gown to the alley and and a graffiti artist painted it for me.
Your recipes are fantastic!!!! I love animals, but not to eat.
You are special!
Many thanx😜👊