Nick Cave Fine Arts Artist

Exhibition: Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth 

Background Information: Nick Cave grew up Missouri in a struggling single parent where he would retransform his hand me downs from his brothers. He attended college at The Kanas City Art Institute in 1982 and during the summer would train as a dancer at Alvin Ailey. Upon graduating college Nick was offered a job for five years at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago. After Nick and his friend made limited editions clothing for ten years. Nick ended up going back to School of the Art Institute in Chicago to be the director of the graduate fashion program where he still is currently working today. 

Inspiration: Nick Cave’s work is inspired by the event of the high-speed chase and beating of the Rodney King. Nick looked at himself and realized that this could happen to him because he is African American. His looks are about identity, disguising himself in works that if you put it on you wouldn’t know who he is. Being raised in home that struggled Nick didn’t have enough money to by materials for his art so he would reuse materials. This is where the use of castoffs in Nick Cave’s work comes from. Nick’s work ranges from being eight to ten feet high and he uses a lot of different materials consisting of sequins, glitter, buttons and hair extensions (he doesn’t hand dye them). He does a lot of layering of different pieces to bring all these different cultures and countries together.

Made with Hair Extensions

Spring Break

Recently went to Florida with a friend of mine that goes to school with me. The weather was BEAUTIFUL. While there we just did a lot of relaxing by reading and of course shopping. Summer just needs to get here.

I highly recommend buying Alexander McQueen’s book “Savage Beauty.” It’s a wonderful gift I received from the holidays and I’m always still constantly looking at. It contains pictures of his work and quotes that are just captivating.

It's Spring Time

Ah, it’s already SPRING! If you’re looking for some spring flare Madewell’s spring collection is great. These are just a few of my favorite looks I’ve found on their site. Be sure to check out more looks atwww.madewell.com 

What's the Weather like Today?

It was finally a nice day outside today! So, my friend Chelsi and me went around taking photos. This is one of the final photos that came out that Chelsi took of me. Just amazing!

The weather was a bit chilly yesterday and I didn’t want to wear a jacket. So, I was in need of wearing a sweater. I decided to wear my English flag sweater that I so happen to get when I was in England. 

Ocean Trend's

Work it girls! A big trend in fashion right now is ocean theme and I’m so in love with it! 

Paco Rabanne 2012

Alexander McQueen 2012

This is a piece of art work I did just last year because I love the ocean and sea creatures. 

 

Title: King Titian’s Beard

Material: Wool rovings that are felted, wire and beads

Model: Devin Owsley-Aquilia 

I really enjoyed making this necklace. It took a long time to make because of all the detailed beading but it was well worth it. 

Mad Men Hair

This weekend I attended a Mad Men event and had no idea how I was going to style my hair. I was luckily able to have my good friend whose currently attending Aveda Cosmetology School do my hair. It turned out fabulous. These are a few pictures of my hair so you can get an idea. (excuse me for the bottom pictures I was in the middle of brushing my teeth)