fashion, pushing boundar- ies and challenging conven- tional norms. You can find examples of his work using insects as inspiration. He often incorporated elements of nature, craftsmanship, and storytelling into his de- signs, creating garments that were visually striking and conceptually rich. Imagine McQueen’s signa- ture craftsmanship and at- tention to detail. Elements such as corsetry, intricate handwork, and unexpected embellishments this fabric. McQueen’s ability to find beauty in unexpected plac- es and to challenge con-
ventional norms of what is considered beautiful. It aligns with Shoosty’s art - work’s use of a beetle as its subject matter, which some may perceive as an uncon- ventional choice for a work of art.
Artist: Shoosty® Year: 2022 Medium: Duplex Printed Ink / 18mm Silk Twill Size: 36” x 36” The artwork features a cardi - nal red beetle with an asym - metrical Art Nouveau pat- tern on the shell surrounded by an illustrated Victorian frame. “Cardinal Beetle,” with its fu - sion of art, fabric, and fash- ion, can be compared to the bold and innovative designs of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Mc- Queen was known for his avant-garde approach to
CARDINAL BEETLE WITH COBAL BLUE CARAPACE AND COBALT TIPPED LEGS WITH AN OFFSET ART NOUVEAU PATTERN PINNED TO A FIELD OF DEEP PURPLISH BLUE WITH A VICTORIAN FRAME IN CON- TRASTING SALMON AND SEA GREEN.
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