BRIT MAE
Brit is a Vermont artist and a total badass. She's thoughtful, kind, and always down to make something cool happen. I love having her in my orbit and was thrilled to have her bring her perspective to The Cut & Sew Show. Her piece takes on the history of feminine labor, using the familiar chore coat to tell a much bigger story.
ODE TO (FEMININE) LABOR
Starting with an alternative definition of the word “chore”, this piece celebrates and explores the untold story of feminine labor through the lens of a classic garment - the “chore coat”. The exterior of the garment is collaged with examples of domestic craft and literal visible labor (i.e. stains on the towel). The interior of the garment is a photographic collage of imagery representing the labor most often carried out by women. The significance of this labor is often untold in history - hidden from the primary narratives of laborers and blue collar workers we are used to reading. - Brit Mae
The Cut & Sew Show brings together some of the most exciting independent artists and designers working today, each given the same unfinished chore coat to reimagine through their own creative practice.
Presented by Shelter Cultivation Project in partnership with April Cornell, the exhibition explores the intersection of art, fashion, design, textiles, and making. Each artist brings their own materials, techniques, and creative language to the garment, resulting in a collection of one-of-a-kind works.
Product Details
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Edition: 1 of 1
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Size: Large
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Materials: Textile collage, embroidery, screenprinting
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Delivery: Ships in December after the exhibition closes
