{"id":17334,"date":"2008-07-22T04:49:08","date_gmt":"2008-07-21T20:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/media-release\/looking-out-an-exhibition-celebrating-the-internationalisation-of-wa-fashion\/"},"modified":"2008-07-22T04:49:08","modified_gmt":"2008-07-21T20:49:08","slug":"looking-out-an-exhibition-celebrating-the-internationalisation-of-wa-fashion","status":"publish","type":"media-release","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/media-release\/looking-out-an-exhibition-celebrating-the-internationalisation-of-wa-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking Out \u2013 An exhibition celebrating the internationalisation of WA fashion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"title\">\n<div id=\"titledesc\">\n<p>C209\/08<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span>22 July 2008<\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Looking Out \u2013 An exhibition celebrating the internationalisation of  WA fashion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>22 August \u2013 10 October<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The John Curtin Gallery (JCG) proudly presents Looking Out; a showcase of key  contemporary Western Australian fashion designers whose work represents the  dynamic and innovative nature of garment design in WA.<\/p>\n<p>Opening on 22 August, this exhibition features stand out pieces from:  ae\u2019lkemi, Aurelio Costarella, ericaamerica, Material Boy, and DD by Megan  Salmon.<\/p>\n<p>The JCG has developed Looking Out to acknowledge the contribution and  relevance of WA design to the international fashion arena.<\/p>\n<p>Curtin Dean of Art, Professor Ted Snell, said the exhibition will provide a  rare opportunity for visitors to survey Western Australian garment and fashion  design through fashion photography, media coverage and multi-media  installations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver the past 10 years the significance of garment design has been  increasingly recognised for its contribution to the arts. It plays a significant  role in the creation of the cultural landscape of a community,\u201d Professor Snell  said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLooking Out is the first thorough examination of Western Australian fashion  at a major gallery.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Exhibition curator Anne Farren said that Looking Out will illustrate the  growth of fashion design in WA and its movement into the global arena in recent  years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe exhibition will feature designers who we consider reflect the innovation  and<br \/>\ninternationalisation of WA fashion,\u201d Ms Farren said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLooking Out will provide an effective means of addressing the current lack  of public recognition of the growth and strength of WA\u2019s designer fashion  industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Each of the designers selected for the Looking Out exhibition present  different<br \/>\napproaches to fashion design:<\/p>\n<p>Ray Costarella (Aurelio Costarella) moved into fashion design from initial  training in architecture. He has now established a unique design style based on  a commitment to structure and the traditions of couture design. Ray was named WA  Fashion Designer of the Year in 2004.<\/p>\n<p>Megan Salmon (DD by Megan Salmon) emerged as a designer from roots as a fine  art painter. She brings a passion for textiles, colour and love of portraiture  to her design process.<\/p>\n<p>Mic Eaton (Material Boy) is an ex-professional surfer and launched his  clothing line in 2003. His label has been described as flamboyant, comical,  relaxed and bold with individual cuts, colours and prints. Mic was the winner of  the 2006 WA Designer of the Year Award.<\/p>\n<p>Lucas Bowers and Erica Wardle (ericaamerica) launched into garment  design<br \/>\nin the late 1990s. They are another design team to have a fine arts  background,<br \/>\nhowever their work reflects a new generation of  subculture-culture focused design.<\/p>\n<p>Alvin Fernandez (ae\u2019lkemi) is a designer from a more traditional background  and training in fashion, however his work pushes the boundaries of convention to  explore a unique and distinctive approach to design. Alvin was named WA Fashion  Designer of the Year in 2005.<\/p>\n<p>In conjunction with Looking Out, the JCG will also present House of Tarvydas;  an anniversary tribute to the influential fashion designer, Ruth Tarvydas and  her extraordinary career.<\/p>\n<p>Key designs from Ruth Tarvydas\u2019 collections including samples from the Ruta  label, established in 1968, to her current work, will highlight the considerable  contribution Tarvydas has made to contemporary style over the years.<\/p>\n<p>These JCG exhibitions will coincide with the 2008 Perth Fashion Festival.<\/p>\n<p>JCG will also be launching both exhibition catalogues as well as hosting a  fashion<br \/>\nsymposium on Sunday 7 September.<\/p>\n<p>Looking Out and House of Tarvydas is open to the public and entry is free.  The<br \/>\nJohn Curtin Gallery is open between 12pm and 5pm Monday to Friday and  1pm<br \/>\nto 4pm on Sunday 31 August and Sunday 28 September.<\/p>\n<p>Editor\/COS: Further information on Ruth Tarvydas and the WA  designers<br \/>\nparticipating in the Looking Out exhibition, as well as high  resolution<br \/>\nphotographs and photo and interview opportunities are available on  request.<\/p>\n<p>Media enquires:<br \/>\nMonique Billstein; PR Coordinator, ph: 08 9266 3353; mob:  0401 103 018; e:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:M.Billstein@curtin.edu.au\">M.Billstein@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Modified: 19 August 2008<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The John Curtin Gallery (JCG) proudly presents Looking Out; a showcase of key contemporary Western Australian fashion designers whose work represents the dynamic and innovative nature of garment design in WA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4275,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","wds_primary_category":0,"wds_primary_research-areas":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"research-areas":[],"class_list":["post-17334","media-release","type-media-release","status-publish","hentry","category-campus-and-global-community"],"acf":{"post_options":{"":null,"additional_content":{"title":"","content":"","image":false},"related_courses":false,"credits":{"author":"","photographer":"","media":false},"display_author":true,"banner":{"image":false}}},"featured_image":false,"author_meta":{"first_name":"Curtin","last_name":"University","display_name":"Curtin University"},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media-release\/17334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media-release"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/media-release"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4275"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media-release\/17334\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17334"},{"taxonomy":"research-areas","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/research-areas?post=17334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}