IRENE HARMSWORTH : ARTIST’S STATEMENT

In my series of paintings, drawings and prints I have created artwork/compositions that represent aspects of fashion in our lives in various art media formats, such as oil paintings, drawings, prints that reflect my ideas on fashion.

The garments we wear can affect our mental state in both positive and negative ways, with each outfit we communicate non-verbally to others and the outside world. What we wear becomes part of expressing who we are because fashion is a way to express ourselves, our identity and how we feel. The clothes we wear daily reflect the way we want others to perceive us and how we see ourselves.

Dressing how you want to feel is a way to embody the state of mind and to shape other people’s perception in a positive way. Clothes signify how we want to be treated, what social group we belong to or want to be accepted into. Acceptance for who we are and what we wear gives us peace of mind; wearing clothes we like can give a positive affect to our mental state.

One of the main reasons why people spend long hours searching for the right outfit is to avoid criticism. Basically, people don’t want to be judged by others on how bad they look.

Exhibition details:

Gallery: Gaffa Gallery, 281 Clarence Street, Sydney,

Season: December 10 – December 21

OPENING HOURS: Mon – Fri: 10-6pm Sat: 10-5pm Sun + Holidays: Closed

Featured image: Fashion Girls Print Multi Media by Irene Harmsworth