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THIS
MODERN LIFE
with
the modern essential, artists ryan nation and
persia tatar of still5 debut a fashion concept
with a flair for the simplistic
>>text
BY JACKSON ELLIS
>>PICS BY malek
nas freidouni and eric ruggiero
>>hair
and make-up by maryam tatar
Combining elements of fashion
and art by the use of reversible clothing and
artwork, the still5 design team’s dynamic
exhibit “The Modern Essential” debuted
in April at New York City’s Atelier 34 Studio.
The Modern Essential is a project that seeks to
elevate international plugs and sockets —
commonplace household objects worth, to most,
hardly a thought — to “art status.”
still5 design team is a collaborative effort between
artists Ryan Nation and Persia Tatar, who seek
to make their unique, observational artwork accessible
to the public. They support that sincere assertion
with the unorthodox (if not idiosyncratic) method
of literally giving away their work — allowing
the viewing public to steal their ideas for reinterpretation.
Following their one-night exhibit, still5 released
a free design kit that allows the final designs
to be downloaded, manipulated, and reproduced
without restriction, enabling participants to
interact with the project on a new, personal level.
Adding to the interactive element of The Modern
Essential exhibit, the show’s debut was
supplemented with user guides detailing the history
of plugs and the creative process of the exhibit.
Art, fashion, and performance art became one,
as models interacted with the paintings, clothing,
and the exhibit’s observers. Design kits,
user guides, and much more information and artwork
are available at the still5 website, www.still5.com.
TOP TO
BOTTOM :
The models of The Modern Essential show off still5's
fashion line
Elizabeth models the ivory/green reversible jersey
and swiss 3-pin slacks
Aleksandra models ivory/orange reversible jersey
american 2-pin tank dress while Elizabeth ivory/green
reversible jersey british 3-pin cape
International Pins [30”x40”] silk
screened acrylic over enamel on mdf
Evan models the ivory/navy reversible jersey and
australian 2/3 pin jogger
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