This week I wanted to share the work of an interesting artist : Rachel Garrard.
Originally from Devon, she graduated from Central Saint Martins, where she studied women's wear.
Art and photography have always been of her interest. Over the last couple of years she has been working for Narciso Rodrigues, Alexander Mc Queen and Haider Ackermann, and has been commisioned to do various sculptures and paintings. In the future ? She hopes to produce a collection under her own label and showcase her installations.
How would you describe yourself and how would you describe your art ?
Anything I say about myself would also be relevant to my art. I consider them to be the same entity. My artwork is the direct physical representation of everything I think and feel. It is a diary of myself, and my journey as a creative being. A lot of my work is almost done subconsciously and I constantly understand new things about myself from looking at my work. I would describe myself as a questioner. I am hugely influenced and affected by everything that surrounds me, and I have to find a way of understanding it.
Do you feel that you belong more to the fashion universe or to the contemporary art world ? I would like to think that I do not have to be confined to either. As a creative person it is necessary to explore all outlets, and this may not fit into a single category. At the moment I am designing clothes, but the way I think and the way I work are as an artist.
Do you believe that frontiers exist between fashion and art ?
A lot of people like to say that boundaries between fashion and art no longer exist, but I would have to disagree. Fashion and Art have very different roles in society, and therefore are seen in a completely different light. Of course there are exceptions and some people do manage to combine both elements, but not without facing huge challenges.
What is the role of an artist in today’s world ?
To offer new ideas and explanations of the world around us.
What other artists, designers, fashion designer do you feel close to and why ?
Alberto Giacometti has been a hero of mine for a long time. There is a truth to his work that is very rare. The artists who I admire are those whose vision is so clear and profound that it has a lasting effect on your life. Whose entire lives are dominated by a constant questionning and drive to find a true understanding. Other artists I feel very close to are Naum Gabo, Mark Rothko. I would also like to include Friedrich Nietzsche and Trent Reznor.
Would you consider to do something else if you were not an artist ?
If I was not an artist I would need to have another outlet. I would probably consider going into music, writing, film or contemporary dance. I think being creative means that you have the ability to adapt your ideas into whichever medium is available.
Do you consider that “art is alive” ?
Definitely! Art is constantly growing and changing, being given new dimensions and interpretations by everyone that sees it. As long as art continues to affect people it will always be alive.
Originally from Devon, she graduated from Central Saint Martins, where she studied women's wear.
Art and photography have always been of her interest. Over the last couple of years she has been working for Narciso Rodrigues, Alexander Mc Queen and Haider Ackermann, and has been commisioned to do various sculptures and paintings. In the future ? She hopes to produce a collection under her own label and showcase her installations.
How would you describe yourself and how would you describe your art ?
Anything I say about myself would also be relevant to my art. I consider them to be the same entity. My artwork is the direct physical representation of everything I think and feel. It is a diary of myself, and my journey as a creative being. A lot of my work is almost done subconsciously and I constantly understand new things about myself from looking at my work. I would describe myself as a questioner. I am hugely influenced and affected by everything that surrounds me, and I have to find a way of understanding it.
Do you feel that you belong more to the fashion universe or to the contemporary art world ? I would like to think that I do not have to be confined to either. As a creative person it is necessary to explore all outlets, and this may not fit into a single category. At the moment I am designing clothes, but the way I think and the way I work are as an artist.
Do you believe that frontiers exist between fashion and art ?
A lot of people like to say that boundaries between fashion and art no longer exist, but I would have to disagree. Fashion and Art have very different roles in society, and therefore are seen in a completely different light. Of course there are exceptions and some people do manage to combine both elements, but not without facing huge challenges.
What is the role of an artist in today’s world ?
To offer new ideas and explanations of the world around us.
What other artists, designers, fashion designer do you feel close to and why ?
Alberto Giacometti has been a hero of mine for a long time. There is a truth to his work that is very rare. The artists who I admire are those whose vision is so clear and profound that it has a lasting effect on your life. Whose entire lives are dominated by a constant questionning and drive to find a true understanding. Other artists I feel very close to are Naum Gabo, Mark Rothko. I would also like to include Friedrich Nietzsche and Trent Reznor.
Would you consider to do something else if you were not an artist ?
If I was not an artist I would need to have another outlet. I would probably consider going into music, writing, film or contemporary dance. I think being creative means that you have the ability to adapt your ideas into whichever medium is available.
Do you consider that “art is alive” ?
Definitely! Art is constantly growing and changing, being given new dimensions and interpretations by everyone that sees it. As long as art continues to affect people it will always be alive.
More info on: http://www.rachelgarrard.com/
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