- The first full publication of Stephen Wilson's sumptuous artwork,
which blends Pop Art influences with traditional crafting and haute
couture fabrics- Lavish illustration and vibrant design bring the works
to life on the page- Illuminating text has much to offer fans of fashion
as well as fans of contemporary artThe luxurious detail and intricacy of
Stephen Wilson's work reveals his deep interest in the intersection
between traditional craft and contemporary culture. Blending couture
fabrics, digital renderings, 3D-printed sculptures, laser-engraved
acrylics and highly detailed embroidery pieces, Wilson's manipulation of
multiple materials produces wholly original works of art. Influenced by
pop and street art as well as traditional quilting and handicrafts, he
creates each unique piece in his North Carolina studio, using both
traditional and modern tools. They often contain millions of stitches
and take hundreds of hours to create. His work evokes questions
regarding luxury consumerism as he deploys fabrics such as Hermès silk,
Chanel wool, and other couture textiles to recreate iconic pop culture
images. This elegantly designed volume will be the first full treatment
of this masterful artist's work.
