Blog Post #9
Fashion and Art
Have you ever had a favorite piece of clothing? A cool T-shirt? A swaggy striped sweater? A pair of pants that fit you perfectly? Fashion is a language, a way of self-expression, art if you will…
Today we will look into how fashion and art relate and how we can use both to make ourselves feel better!
Clothes are one of the most common forms of self-expression. They allow us to communicate our personality, interests, and style to the world.
When we dress in a way that reflects our unique identity, we feel more confident and comfortable in our skin.
For example, dressing in bold, bright colors or patterns can communicate a sense of playfulness and creativity. Wearing comfortable, casual clothing can make us feel relaxed and at ease. On the other hand, dressing in formal attire can communicate professionalism and sophistication.
When we feel good about how we look, our confidence increases. This, in turn, can have a positive effect on our mood, behavior, and interactions with others. Confidence in ourselves makes us more likely to take risks, try new things, and pursue our goals!
Overall, using clothes as a form of self-expression can have a powerful impact on our confidence and sense of self. It allows us to communicate who we are and feel comfortable in our skin.
I think we can all agree wearing cool clothes that make us feel good about ourselves is amazing but creating your clothing is a different world! Fashion and art? How do they relate to one another?
Here are a few ways the two correlate :
1. Inspiration: Fashion designers often look to art movements, such as Impressionism or Pop Art, for inspiration for their designs.
2. Collaboration: Designers and artists often collaborate on projects, such as creating limited-edition clothing lines or art installations.
3. Color: The use of color in both art and fashion can be similar, with designers and artists both using color to create mood and express emotions.
4. Texture: Textures used in art, such as brushstrokes or prints, are often incorporated into fabrics and clothing designs.
5. Shape: The shapes and forms used in art can inspire fashion designers to create unique silhouettes and patterns.
6. Historical influence: Fashion designers often look to historical art and design movements, such as Art Deco or Baroque, for inspiration.
7. Accessorizing: Accessories can be considered wearable art, with jewelry designers and other accessory makers often being inspired by art movements.
8. Print designs: Many fashion designers create garments with printed designs that are inspired by art, such as florals, landscapes
9. Advertising: Fashion advertising often incorporates art and artistic concepts, such as using avant-garde photography or creative typography.
10. Self-expression: Like art, fashion is a form of self-expression, allowing individuals to showcase their unique style and personality through what they wear.
Now that we understand the elements of how art and fashion relate to each other let’s put our fashion designing skills to the test leading us to today’s ….
TYISTIGHT ART THERAPY THURSDAY
ACTIVITY
Design your own t-shirt!
MATERIALS NEEDED
Colored pencils, markers, colorful pens (whatever you have available)
Pencil for sketching (optional)
The free t-shirt template linked above
Keep in mind ***
Keep in mind all the elements we learned about fashion and art try to incorporate what trends stick out to you in your style of clothing! Make it fun, make it you.
MY ARTWORK AND REFLECTION
TIME TO REFLECT
Once you have completed your artwork I challenge you to take a piece of paper, or maybe jot it down in the notes on your phone but take a moment to reflect on your art and ask yourself questions to gain a deeper understanding of your emotions and yourself.
Example reflection questions:
What parts of your artwork do you feel are most successful?
Did your artwork turn out how you intended? Or did it take a different direction?
What would you do differently if you were to create this artwork again?
What did you enjoy most about this process?
What did you learn from creating this artwork?
