Anne DePasquale [1993, Textiles]
My art focuses on creating unique, one of a kind pieces of keepsake wearable accessories. I am inspired by the Broadway shows I work on as well as art deco and art nouveaux design styles. Everything I create focuses on form, unique style and multiple functions. My moxie includes blending tradition with unconventional materials to make every day wearable to spectacular statement pieces. I am positively obsessed with blending classic textile design techniques, jewelry beading and theatrical millinery skills to create items featuring my signature flair. I often combine unconventional materials like film, wax paper and coffee filters with traditional shapes. Furthermore, I elevate designs with hand painting, meticulous dying, gold leafing, refined sculpting and weaving techniques to yield a picture perfect; element of surprise! I sincerely delight in making each item and every stitch carries my love for this art form. I have two life mottos: Free your mind and your head will follow, and wherever life takes you, make it special. My wish is for all those who wear my work encompass similar freedom and joy along their life’s journey.