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United Kingdom
Collage, Paper on Paper
Size: 31.1 W x 18.5 H x 3.9 D in
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This large striking work is built up using pieces of canvas crumpled then glued into position. Media cuttings from adverts in glossy magazines and a Hermes shopping carrier bag have been layered onto this crumpled appearing base in a uniformed colour fading fashion. Pieces of unworn clothing are stripped and added for further detail. Nail polish ,paint and ink are used to further enhance this show stopping work. This 3 dimensional piece of work is the first in a series called Crumpled where the core medium is the actual media from glossy magazines itself where influences spiral from ripped and disassembled glossy advertisements, packaging, tags, labels, receipts and even unnecessary purchases are deconstructed and reassembled providing the viewer with the same powerful, immediate impact and arresting visual aesthetic that the original message provided but rather than seduce the viewer, they are left questioning the relationship. Wendy is further investigating her life long relationship with fashion within these works.
Original Created:2016
Subjects:Abstract
Collage:Paper on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:31.1 W x 18.5 H x 3.9 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Box
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Ships From:United Kingdom.
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Wendy Helliwell is a visual artist from Edinburgh. She grew up in the 80’s and her work is influenced by fashion, pop culture and advertising from glossy fashion magazines. Primarily self taught Wendy advanced her passion studying courses at Edinburgh College of Art. With celebration and critique Wendy puts the spotlight on our consumerist culture by deconstructing and reassembling fashion magazine (regularly Vogue) often over repurposed fabric. She aims to display diversity with a sustainable and innovative approach by the use of multiple materials, including many throw away effects. Layers of detail and colour often in three dimensional form mimic the arresting values of the initial magazine adverts themselves. “These tangible cultural references are at risk of obsoletion so they become very precious to me whilst I work with them. I want to seduce the viewer initially just like the glossy magazines do with the use of bright colours and bold text. I want to recreate this is in a fun and humorous way but there is always a darker undercurrent present within my work which will hopefully also get us questioning our own materialistic habits.” Over the last 15 years Wendy’s work has been shipped worldwide and her recent commission for the first ever Virgin Hotel in Europe showcases her 2 most popular styles. Her large three dimensional ‘Virgin Lips’ constructed from 1 pair of jeans and magazine pieces are proudly located beside the concierge and her two almost life size Quirky Queues grace the entrance to the events space in the recently converted church next to the Eve restaurant. “These were huge and exciting pieces for me to work on and definitely the biggest project I have created as of yet within my career as an artist.”
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