Carole Waller handpainted aubergine shawl collar jacket ‘Container’
A heavy silk crepe de chine shawl collar jacket with almost plain painted aubergine at the front and a bright pink collar, while on the back pink ‘container’ with a peach and soft orange surround. It is a very elegant and simple unstructured shape which is very flattering. Simple flat cuffs can be folded back if necessary – and the sleeve in this piece is 3/4 length.
The word ‘Container’ implies the way that cloth surrounds and wraps us in colour and meaning. Images, brushmarks and words are multilayered to suggest the complexity and depth of our experiences. The simplicity of this pieces enhances the power of the colour.
This collection of original painted clothes and scarves incorporates snippets of poetry and the texture of clay artworks by Gary Wood. The ‘Container’ idea came from Gary’s use of a small square frame which he pressed into clay to make shapes in his wallpieces. I used it as a screenprint in this group of pieces to allow a containment for colour and shape. Multilayered colours glow in the cloth and bring richness to your wardrobe.
His book, ‘Container is also available for sale on this site. Click here to find it.
Carole Waller handpainted aubergine shawl collar jacket ‘Container’ |
Measurements :
Back length: 83cm/33”
Bust at underarm: 120cm/47”
Shoulder to shoulder: 43cm/17”
Sleeve : 48cm/18”
Wash by hand.
Carole Waller art to wear:
Each garment and scarf by Carole Waller is unique. I handpaint and screenprint each piece at my studio just outside Bath. My fabrics are like unprimed ‘canvases’ and the paintings evolve as I work, so no two pieces are the same.
I also make bespoke commissions. Although I cannot colour match, I can promise you a unique artwork. Visitors are welcome anytime, by appointment.
Waller and Wood is our gallery name from the time we had a retail space in Bath between 2015 and 2020. My studio and small showroom is now at our home 4 miles east of Bath on the A4, with good parking and a warm welcome.
The code for this piece is G18
photo : Egle Vasi
