Kathryn Bell
A graduate of Curtin University, Kathryn’s work occupies the space between fashion and garment. Shifting her focus to millinery in the lead up to Curtin's Homegrown exhibition, she began to see the sculptural potential of the hat form. Her work draws on small, Gothic stories of the macabre and the dark humour of Tim Burton’s films. Although cluttered with fragments of china, chains, feathers and dolls, Kathryn’s hats are stylishly composed and exude a graceful balance. She has created her own label, Blake and Bird, and is currently creating works on commission.
Selected Works
Miss porcelain, 2009.
- Miss porcelain, 2009.
- Photo by Penny Lane
- Model: Sarah Pauley @ Viviens Model Management. Photo copyright of WA Museum
Gotham, 2010.
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- Gotham, 2010.
- Photos by Penny Lane.
- Model: Juliana Nuic @ Viviens Model Management. Photo copyright of WA Museum
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Caged in, 2010.
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- Caged in, 2010.
- Photos by Penny Lane.
- Model: Sarah Pauley @ Viviens Model Management. Photo copyright of WA Museum
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Collateral Love, 2010.
- Collateral Love, 2010.
- Photo by Penny Lane
- Model: Juliana Nuic @ Viviens Model Management. Photo copyright of WA Museum
Artists
Media
Accessories + objects of adornment
Hats, Belts, Bags + objects of adornment
Jewellery
Textiles
Beyond Garment is presented by the Western Australian Museum and
Perth Fashion Festival with support from the Department of Culture and the Arts
