For Mad Monster Party 2021, I took my “Fleshed Out” illustration to the next level and brought her TO LIFE! She was designed, sewn, hand-painted & hand-embroidered by myself (there are even hand painted leather shoes and panties!) The 6 foam hands were sculpted off a mold of my hands by local artist Vaughn Doom. After many sleepless nights and anxiety-ridden problem-solving, the dress itself took a little over a month for me to create the pattern, paint & put together. I loved seeing my illustration… in the flesh… & the whole process was overall inspiring to me; Re-igniting my love of fashion design. I’ve definitely found something I’d like to explore more in the future!
The month long exhibition begins on Friday, April 16th at 6pm featuring “Emotion- Elle’s” the art of Meghan O’Connell of Dirty Teacup Designs. Her work will be on display at the Evolve Gallery from April 16th – May16th 2021. Special engagement nights will be held on April 16th and May 7th where you can view her originals, purchase prints and shop an intimate vendor market with live music!
“I create surreal, peculiar female-centric illustrations that celebrate dichotomies in human nature through mischief & beauty. My work stems from my guilty pleasures, deepest emotions, dark humor & a dash of pop culture for good measure.
For those of you who have come to see me at First Friday all these years – The Evolve Gallery’s location is actually the old Revolver Records building that I sold in front of for years! I hope to see you there!”
