For years, I have been designing and fabricating costumes for the Muse series, performances, and everyday wear. Each garment incorporates masculine and feminine elements that challenge traditional concepts of gender. Collectively, they provide an external view of the multifaceted and fluid gender identity that lies within.
Muse Costumes
More recent costumes for the Muse series will be featured once pandemic conditions allow for safe in-person studio collaboration.
Whistler's Mother (after Whistler): silk taffeta, beaded and embroidered tulle, corset boning, 2015
Whistler's Mother (after Whistler): silk taffeta, beaded and embroidered tulle, corset boning, 2015
A Bar at the Folies-Bergére (after Manet): acetate, satin, tulle, feathers, 2015
Annunciation (after Botticelli): silk shantung, tulle, beaded and embroidered overlay, gold thread, 2015
Annunciation (after Botticelli):
Garment: silk shantung, tulle, beaded and embroidered overlay, gold thread
Wings: Wood, foamcore, papier-mâché, painted paper, 2015
Annunciation (after Botticelli): silk shantung, 2015
Annunciation (after Botticelli): silk shantung, microsuede, beaded and embroidered tulle, embroidered trims, 2015
Annunciation (after Botticelli): microsuede, beaded and embroidered tulle, embroidered trims, 2015
Ophelia (after Millais): gold embroidered sheering, embroidered underskirt, rhinestone brooch, 2013
Ophelia (after Millais): gold embroidered sheering, embroidered underskirt, 2013
Portrait of Madame X (after Sargent): sequin fabric, silk taffeta, chandelier crystals, stainless steel ring, 2012
Portrait of Madame X (after Sargent): sequin fabric, silk taffeta, stainless steel ring, 2012
Costumes
Football jersey: sequin fabric, rhinestones, glass beaded fringe, 2014
Football pads and base layer: rhinestones, glass beaded fringe, football pads, 2014
Football base layer: rhinestones, glass beaded fringe, padded compression shirt, 2014
Football pads with rhinestones, 2014
Rhinestone football, 2010
Motorcycle jacket: silk taffeta, rhinestones, chandelier crystals, 2014
Motorcycle jacket: silk taffeta, rhinestones, chandelier crystals, 2014
Ruffle jacket and bustle: acetate, satin, tulle, feathers, 2010
Ruffle jacket, bustle, and skirt: acetate, satin, tulle, feathers, 2010
Ruffle jacket, bustle, and skirt: acetate, satin, tulle, feathers, 2010
Clothing
Button-down tunic: cotton voile, 2019
Caftan: cotton voile, 2018
Asymmetrical blazer: linen, 2012
Skirt & vest: suiting wool, 2011
3/4 length kilt: glen plaid worsted wool, 2007
kimono jacket: suiting wool, satin, custom cuff links 2009
kimono jacket: suiting wool, satin, custom cuff links 2009
Bloopers
Often, candid moments are the most authentic—great reminders to not take ourselves too seriously!
