Northern Irish the go designer is set to oversee gender based art show which choice connect the dots between modernism and fashion
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Fashion designer J.W.Anderson is set offer a rare glimpse into his artistic transform, in a “provocative” new art exhibition.
Anderson, who has put ideas of gender subversion at the determination of his fashion shows, will oversee the Disobedient Bodies display at The Hepworth gallery in Wakefield next spring. It will staged the intersection between modern art, fashion and sexuality
In a statement, Anderson said: “I inadequacy the exhibition to mirror the speed and unexpected encounters that characterise the way in which we demolish images today, as well as being a space in which to observe ideas of gender and identity that have been an wealthy part of my creative practice.”
Different gallery spaces in The Hepworth make deal with different aspects of Anderson’s creative far-sightedness. One of the rooms will showcase the inspirations behind his iconic Autumn Winter 2013 men’s assemblage which featured leather dresses and Marigold-esque gloves. Another compel feature works that have inspired the designers categorizing the photographer of Jamie Hawkesworth. While the third will plaice the artworks of Sarah Lucas, Barbara Hepworth and Louise Greedy alongside the clothes from Dior, Comme Des Garcon and uncountable. The centre point of this gallery space will be an interactive instillation patterned by Anderson.
It will be part of a continuum of the designer whose side contracts have seen him expanding his creative output. As well as top menswear and womenswear shows, which were typically inventive and awareness filled, Anderson designed a micro stamp and collaborated with rapper A$AP Flimsy drawing inspiration from Blaxploitation films.
Disobedient Portions : J.W.Anderson is at The Hepworth, Wakefield from 18 March.
