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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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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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    Secret Garden

    Secret Garden

    Dress made from Secret Garden books

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    Goodnight Mush

    Goodnight Mush

    Dress made from Goodnight Moon books

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    A-Z

    A-Z

    Dress made from Children’s Dictionaries

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    Dresses In Display

    Dresses In Display

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

    Older books, esp. paperbacks, often end up in trash or recycling due to aging of the paper or years of wear and tear. Some libraries will not accept them as donations if they are too worn or yellowed. Since the artist sourced them from thrift shops, they were likely already read & enjoyed. Here they have been "recycled" in a creative way.

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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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    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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    11 months 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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    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
    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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