Dreams By Machine
Repurposed and Functional Art
Dreams By Machine
Re-purposed and Functional Art
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C’est La Fin du Presque Pret a Porter
Posted on June 22nd, 2010 No commentsAt least, the sole Hollywood Fringe Festival performance is over.
But the images linger…and there is more to come!
Presque Pret draper directions
Presque Pret audience enthrallment
Draping With Staples
SO many people to thank…
Rio at Beauty is Pain http://www.myspace.com/beautyispainboutique
David O and Ameenah Kaplan for their fabulous re-purposed, participatory jam session- find David at http://www.davidomusic.com
Models Lauryn Otten/ Protea and Johnny Quale/ Prince Poppycock- find the Prince at http://www.princepoppycock.com
Many thanks to the audience for gleeful participation and glorious donations! Particular thanks go out to Pam Noles (fellow Fringer) who was so fond of the idea of the show she donated without even being able to attend! Go and see her ! Death 40-feet Tall! and have a blast. http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/project/view/25
And thanks to the Hollywood Fringe Festival for giving me the opportunity to show people live re-purposing! Check out their other events - it’s all still happening through June 27th. Go to http://www.hollywoodfringe.org for details!
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Presque Pret a Porter is coming!
Posted on June 16th, 2010 No commentsPresque Prêt a Porter:
Join the repurposed revolution!
Live draping and clothing creation using recycled and re-purposed clothing and fabric- taped and draped on YOU by a skilled costumier, A. Laura Brody.
6/19/10, 8-10 PM at Beauty is Pain, the rock and roll couture boutique at 1443 N. Highland Ave (just south of Sunset).
Improvised aural explosions by the dynamic duo of David O and Ameenah Kaplan, joined by many adventurous volunteers.Bring a piece of clothing or fabric to sacrifice to the art and become born anew from its ashes…jeans that never fit? Unfortunate drapes? Bedraggled bed linens? That never-to-be-used bridesmaid dress? All will be re-made and re-worn.
And you will be a living work of art!
Entrance is free, though donations are always welcome…
DONATIONS (of fabric, clothing, tape or wine for the bar) bring preferential draping privileges.
This is an official part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival! Come see the site project at http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/project/view/180
and the sights for all around Hollywood this June at http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/ ! -
In New News…
Posted on January 19th, 2010 No commentsThis is what happens when I take a while to post… too much news to report!
The hardware and leather jewelry has been included in a new book by the New Art Review, which is due to come out in February. Go and see it !http://new-art-review.com/bookstore.html
The steampunk wheelchair “Driven” will be shown at the next Cannibal Flower show on January 30th, along with my draping-on-the-spot with recycled materials (Presque Pret a Porter). Come and see, and get something made for you to take home!http://www.cannibalflower.com/CF_shows.html
And just to give you a proper taste…
Mitchel Evans did a lovely series of photos of the chair. Thank you, Mitchel!
Driven
Come one and all!
Cannibal Flower
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Wheelchair in completion!
Posted on September 4th, 2009 No commentsThe chair is complete- and already has a new show to appear in!
Steampunk wheelchair at Cannibal Flower show
Here is the chair as it appeared at the Cannibal Flower 9th anniversary show…
First, the front view. The seatbelt was trickier to decorate than I’d thought. Next time, I’ll remove it, decorate it and THEN reattach.
The disc acted as my signature and title for the piece:
“You must require a wheelchair to enjoy this ride”.
Then, view the chair from the back…
Steampunk wheelchair back
The tail fin pieces were a late-night inspiration.
Layering the sides to create an armchair seemed to work best. Most of the pieces tie on for easy removal- and so the operator can still use the adjustable latches and controls for the wheelchair.
Next steps…
Getting Peter Soby well enough to dress him up and have him use the chair!
And finding others who need a beautiful chair of their own…
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Wheels within wheels
Posted on August 21st, 2009 No commentsUpcoming events!Naturally, they’re on the same day- whew! Saturday, August 29th shall be full…The steampunk wheelchair will debut at the Cannibal Flower anniversary show- come for the arts of LA (and maybe take a spin)! Live painting, body art, suspension performance art, ceramic corsets and music…
Art Reception:
Saturday, AUGUST 29, 2009
9:00pm to 1:00amCannibal Flower
New Location
2079 E. 15th St
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Cannibal Flower Anniversary show
http://www.cannibalflower.com/CF_shows.html
And, if you’re in a different rolling and rocking frame of mind…
I’ll be vending at the Derby Dolls event. Doors open at 6 PM, down at 1910 W. Temple in downtown LA. Who doesn’t love roller derby?
Derby Dolls: Fight Crew vs. Varsity Brawlers
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