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| 2015 Queen of Serpents - Vilma Mare | Photo:Jesse Matulis | Installation / Exhibition at The Foundry for Art Design + Culture | |||
Electric City Couture Launches 2015Season with 'Queen of Serpents' Exhibition
OPENING DAY: Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM The exhibition was comprised of artisnal clothing styles including coats, skirts and other vestments. Besides the usual body protection and adornment aspects of the apparel, Vilma also maintains it’s spiritual content - protection against harm and the attraction of fertility and happiness. Additionally, (5) large oversized, hand sewn and quilted tapestries based on characters from the mythical story, and (9) large traditional ritual flags will be on display. Exploring this non-heroic Baltic myth, the artist is promoting the preservation of indigenous identity and respect for its idiosyncrasies through a wearable design aesthetic. Vilma's Baltic Style dresses a woman in natural healthy fabrics and comforting clothing while portraying her within serene, thoughtful semantics that are able to communicate the universal values of respect to Earth's and Woman's fertility, and a devotion to one's family and health. 'Queen of Serpents' is the latest in an ongoing series of exhibitions, but as Alana Sparrow, Principal Founding Artist at The Foundry, notes, "This exhibition is unique in that it is the first time that the visiting artist is from the fashion industry and not the fine arts. By having the artist come from a different creative sector, our series has been strengthened by the multiplicity of viewpoints brought to the curatorial process." The closing reception featured an artist talk and panel discussion with nationally acclaimed author and public speaker James Howard Kunstler, fashion designers Vilma Mare (Founder/Designer at Baltic Style) and Kathleen Tesnakis (Founder/Designer at `e ko logic) in a panel discussion about the psychological impediments to rebuilding local economies and the obstacles faced by the artisan community as they strive to overcome the day to day challenges of competing in a global economy. "I create for customers with wishful thoughts towards them. I hardly ever fail to satisfy their sartorial needs. Observing the ancient wisdom of the Baltic Druids protects me from vanity, harmful ego and a fruitless existence." - Vilma Mare : Fashion Designer | Artist Additional event production support for the 'Queen of Serpents' exhibition provided by 2440 Design Studio and Electric City Couture. This event is sponsored in part by Saratoga Pool and Tub of Saratoga Springs, New York. 2015 Season partners include Universal Preservation Hall and Proctors. |
2015 QoS Installation Dates
Media Contact: 'Queen of Serpents' : Myth Interfaces Routine : A Fashion Exhibition OPENING DAY: Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM Hudson, New York : McDaris Fine Art in collaboration with 2440 Design Studio presents an innovative exhibition featuring Lithuanian born, regionally based fashion designer Vilma Mare of Baltic Style. Mare will be exploring contemporary culture through an installation involving a symbolic ceremony that recreates a time of connection and cleansing. Egle, the 'Queen of Serpents' is a feminine image with hereditary connection to indigenous rites, worship of ancestral land and family values, and harmonious dialogue between Humankind and Nature. Through the merging of archetypal water, blood and fire the world is reborn. The purpose is to restore the values of a sacred world. This story depicts an ancient ritual understood from a female perspective whereby Egle takes a central role as she becomes a mediator between "sacral" and "secular" spheres. The exhibition will be comprised of artisnal clothing styles including coats, skirts and other vestments. Besides the usual body protection and adornment aspects of the apparel, Vilma also maintains it's spiritual content - protection against harm and the attraction of fertility and happiness. Additionally, (5) large oversized, sartorial tapestries based on characters from the mythical story, and (9) large original flags depicting a traditional celebration scene will be on display. Exploring this non-heroic Baltic myth, the artist is promoting the preservation of indigenous identity and respect for its idiosyncrasies through a wearable design aesthetic. Vilma's Baltic Style dresses a woman in natural healthy fabrics and comforting clothing while portraying her within serene, thoughtful semantics that are able to communicate the universal values of respect to Earth's and Woman's fertility, and a devotion to one's family and health. “Vilma brings a heightened sense of connection and meaning to the clothing she designs...by combining a high degree of design and craftsmanship with a strong sense of spirituality she transcends the boundaries of typical fashion and creates an empowered, wearable aesthetic.” A closing reception on Sunday, February 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM will feature an artist talk by designer Vilma Mare. In discussing the function of clothing in a pre christian time, scholar ethnologist Vytautas Tumenas indicates that beauty used to be 'created for protection.' Whether it was a ceremonial, bridal outfit or a dress for success - the goal was sacred and held powerful. Her purpose today is distinct from a fashion design and an industry perspective : to bring wise and meaningful semantics to the clothes we wear and save ourselves from fruitless beautification. Vilma will discuss the importance of portraying the studious cultural history of ethnic minorities who observed and valued above all the powers of Nature. "I create for customers with wishful thoughts towards them. I hardly ever fail to satisfy their sartorial needs. Observing the ancient wisdom of the Baltic Druids protects me from vanity, harmful ego and a fruitless existence." - Vilma Mare : Fashion Designer | Artist A pop up store will feature garments for purchase. Gallery Hours : 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Thursday - Monday | Admission : Free Additional event production and support for the 'Queen of Serpents' exhibition is provided by 2440 Design Studio and Electric City Couture. |
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