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I've created a collection of dresses inspired by children's books. All the books were thrifted, and they've now been given a second lease on life as pieces of wearable art.

I made these for a major art competition in Grand Rapids, MI called Artprize, which is running now through October 1st.

My work is on display at the JW Marriott.

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Disney

Disney

Dress made from assorted Disney books. I created thousands upon thousands of little chain links.

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Megan E
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The absolute best use of a Disney book! Have you ever tried to read one aloud to your kid? Worst writing ever.

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    A-Z

    A-Z

    Dress made from Children’s Dictionaries

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    The Beverly

    The Beverly

    Dress made from Beverly Cleary books
    Over 80 books went into building this dress. It took multiple people to get the model it too.

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    Lorie Shewbridge
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While these are all very artistic, I have very mixed feelings about the destruction of so many books.

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    Wild Things

    Wild Things

    Dress made from Where The Wild Things are books… and it lights up.

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    Joann Hart
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my favorite books. I looked high and low to find one for great nephews...now I know why they are so hard to find

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    Dr. Seuss

    Dr. Seuss

    Dress made from assorted Dr Seuss books. This dress even comes with poplar characters popping out on springs.

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    The Narrative ARC
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that the dress matches the tone and look of the book illustrations.

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    #9

    As You Wish

    As You Wish

    Dress made from a Princess Bride book

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    Harry Potter

    Harry Potter

    Dress made from Harry Potter books.
    I included the colors of the transgender flag, and chose a beautiful trans woman as my model to show I’m capable of respecting the artwork that is Harry Potter, without agreeing with J. K. Rowling.

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    Anonymous Panda She/Her/Hers
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think one of my favorite things about JK Rowling is that pretty much every character in her books would absolutely fight her if they met her in real life. How someone that selfish and narrow-minded can write such positive and supportive characters is beyond me.

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    Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl

    Dress made from all Roald Dahl books

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