Imagine McQueen’s signature craftsmanship and attention to detail. Elements such as corsetry, intricate handwork, and unexpected embellishments this fabric. McQueen’s ability to find beauty in unexpected places and to challenge conventional norms of what is considered beautiful. It aligns with Shoosty’s artwork’s use of a beetle as its sub- ject matter, which some may perceive as an unconventional 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 cardinal red beetle with an asymmetrical Art Nouveau pattern on the shell surrounded by an illustrated Victorian frame. “Cardinal Beetle,” with its fusion of art, fabric, and fashion, can be compared to the bold and innovative designs of the late fashion design- er Alexander McQueen. McQueen was known for his avant-garde approach to fashion, pushing boundaries and challenging conven- tional norms. You can find examples of his work using insects as inspiration. He often incorporated elements of nature, craftsman- ship, and storytelling into his designs, creat- ing garments that were visually striking and conceptually rich.
“I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ peo- ple would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it.” - Alexander McQueen, Fashion Designer
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 contrasting salmon and sea green.
67 Cobalt Beetle
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