otago polytech

New Zealand

Alesha Pyers

Audacity to Art

Reflecting on personal paintings Alesha was able to link human figure and form with clear patterning of emotional distress, objectification and isolation during different time periods. The collection reshapes the meaning of this art work to regain power and embrace a full sense of self. Bold colour and organic lines are translated from paintings to fashion silhouettes. Alesha feels a connectedness when using paint which allowed her to step into a new space of development and growth as a designer. The collection takes a new approach to using tulle, layering and hand stitching created blending of colour similar to how paint mixes. This allowed Alesha to paint with tulle, creating organic garments with unique shape and colour ways.