THE ABSTRACTION OF A MODERNIST is a visual exploration of two of the most famous artistic movements of the 20th Century: Modernism and Abstract Expressionism. Looking particularly at the artists Robert Morris, and Barbara Hepworth, along with the choreographer and dancer Martha Graham, this collection focuses on shape and silhouette drawn from each movement, and the way in which they create this within their work, exploring the idea of sculpture and form, and how they both coincide.
By combining and contrasting soft wools, and stretch jerseys with structured drills,THE ABSTRACTION OF A MODERNIST experiments with the idea of sculptural silhouette in all forms, and how one is able to achieve the idea of ‘sculptural’ dress through fabric choices.
