frail collection for Inspired 2009

This would be a collection I drew for the Inspired Contest in 2009 with which I got the 5th place (you can view my portfolio entry here and others' entries here). I was really happy, I did not expect it, and I think that from so many participants, this place was actually a pretty good one. I really like this collection, I like how the illustrations turned out, I like the concept and I think I'll keep it in mind in the future.

The idea revolved around the Slow Fashion concept, and the basic inspiration for my designs was again, the traditional wear from my country. But this time, I tried not to be so much inspired by the clothes and their cuts, but by the fabrics, materials and traditional techniques used here locally.

markers and coloured crayons on brown paper 21 x 29,7 cm


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walls

Commission for Ica whom I can't thank enough for all her help. I spent around 6 to 8 hours painting this, I really enjoyed it, I've never done this kind of art before on such a large scale. In the end I think it looks pretty nice.

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Walls are all around us, mine... are tall (in contrast with myself), very colourful, and meticulously built, every detail is perfect. They keep me safe but hidden, I should know, I made them myself. Don't we all? Don't we create walls of fear, safety, isolation, commonness, routine? I don't mean to sound in any way, but I find it funny how easily we build them up, brick by brick, it takes time, but they're going up, and how hard we find it to tear them down. I really appreciate people that are not afraid of doing so (no... I don't think I'm one of them, at least not all the time), people that don't indulge into a certain something.
Nevermind, it's Tuesday, oh yay, the sun is up but so damn cold, I do not care about the snow that's left, I have my hot coco with me, a stupid smile on my face and I'm ready... to work again. So here's today's song, I like the rhythm, the sound and the lyrics (wink):

Robyn - Be mine

lion

We shot this quite some time ago, maybe a year ago, if I'm not mistaken. The concept was a portrait shoot based on some make-up I did. The photos look so colourful, so warm... but in fact it was winter, a very cold but sunny day. But we were close to home and I had great heat coming from the drier so I survived.

Photographer: Ina Muntean
Model: myself
Make-up, hair and styling: myself

I was talking to my friend LooLoo the other day about everything and nothing and here's a normal discussion between two not so normal human beings.

Beck - Walls

I said: listen to this song he gave me the other day
I said: I bet you'll like it
she said: I liked it from the first tunes
I said: it reminds me of the 50's
she said: yup
I said: ...a bit rockabilly
she said: jazz mixed with rockabilly
(...we laughed, because we said that simultaneously and we always say the same things)
she said: cigarette perfume...
she said: ...and men in suits
I said: morning
she said: ...a lot of smoke and coffee
she said: evening
she said: ...laughs and women with red lipstick
she said: you in the morning, me in the evening
I said: morning... a terrace, spring, wearing his shirt
she said: no, it doesn't fit
I said: yes it does
she said: shut up! my story's better
she said: it doesn't work, this is music you can dance too, it's not for mornings and terraces
I said: it works, it's a bit chilling, like... enjoying life... and sun
she said: with a hint of sexuality?
I said: yeah
she said: ok then, it works

And there you have it, the song's review. I hope you like it.

features

I got two more features, one by Ullabenulla and the second by Stylista. Thank you so much for all the kind words and for all your support!

ecomecanic spiral

oil on canvas 50 x 70 cm

This was my Christmas present for my sister, it is a painting that incorporates some symbols that she loves mixed in the battle between natural, organic life and mechanical, robotic shapes. The background is infinite. The colour, water-cold. I spent an entire night painting this so I hope she likes it. Thank you mom for the good coffee you made me that morning.

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Here's one of the many songs I've listened that night while painting. I find it so calming, it just takes me to a wonderful place.

Deep Forest - Sweet lullaby

boxes

I painted these boxes for my sister not too long ago. They can be used as tea bags containers or jewelry boxes.

kitties

I don't think you know what I did last summer... unless you were around wanted to get me out in the city. I was busy for a couple of months working on my "kitties" project, a huge commission I received from an Animal Rights association in Vienna. The pillows and toys were meant to be part of some Christmas gifts from a benefit ball, so I think not too long ago they've just found their owners. In total I sewed about 70 toys (which are actually needle pillows) and decorative pillows, each one being handmade, unique and recycled.

These are some trinkets for the owners of the association that I made as a gift and a symbol of my appreciation for our collaboration.

And some photos me and my sis made the day me and my kitties got separated.
Goodbye kitty!

amuletes and ear rings

A lot of accessories I've made, these are quite old but new ones are coming soon. Some of them are still available, some I can redo, but they are so many so just ask if you're interested.

For orders, questions or details contact me at: dushkydesign@yahoo.com

gypsum, watercolours and varnish coat




fimo and varnish coat










modelling clay, acrylics and varnish coat




wooden, plastic and thread beads

bags

Some bags I've done quite some time ago, my first ones actually. They are all handmade, the first one is 100% handmade, I kind of spent around 6 months sewing it (well, not working all day long obviously). I hope you like them, if you have any questions about them or wish to order contact me at dushkydesign@yahoo.com . Thank you!

Oriental Bag


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Star Bag


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Corduroy Bag


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Om Bag


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romanian glam

Back to fashion... oh, and how I've waited for this post. No matter how long time ago I made this collection, (which is actually a year or so) I still enjoy it. I made these for an exhibition in Serbia, but I don't know how, I've finished college and the exhibition still didn't happen. So I could say I worked hours and hours in vain to finish these illustrations, but I really don't feel I've lost my time. I would really love to put these into fabric but it would take a lot of work, time and money, and also traditional wear was overdone this season that when I'll actually finish with the collection, I'll be so last season. I'll see, maybe for my MA degree.
Anyway, the outfits are inspired by the complicatedly simple traditional costume from my small country, especially from the Banat area, that being the region of my hometown. The pieces of the designs come not only from female outfits but from men's wear too. From that image of the traditional dress, I made it couture by creating something chic, glamorous and stylish.

watercolours, crayons and markers on yellow paper 35 x 50 cm