About Inspiration...

So, I am filled with such inspiration that I am never worried about the future. Because I know inspiration doesn't find you. You must go and beg for it. Inspiration is way too precious and complex for it to give itself out.  It doesn't willingly come and shows its face at you unless you go and seek for it. Inspiration isn't a submissive force but a tempestuous energy one that is untamed and carefree. 

Art can be so messy and dirty while its pouring out of you. A real demon that drags you along through the back-alleys of your mind. It is not something you can stop even if you want to because in doing so you might drive yourself insane. You throw yourself away to be an artist and many times you attempt to blend and fit in and unsuccessfully you must retreat to that safe place which helps in the creation.

I met another young designer named Elyssa she will be graduating from the Savannah College of Arts and Design as a fashion designer. Her inspiration were the gardens at the palace of Versailles. I tried hard to recreate images at a location that were reminiscing of Europe and of course France. The following images represent her Senior project and collection. I hope you enjoy the images as well as the fashion. 

Versailles

Designer: Elyssa Michelle

Photography: Adriana Iris

Location: Versailles.

Thanks Elyssa and all the models that took part of this session on a hot summer afternoon...

Avant Garde...

Avant–garde noun : a group of people who develop new and often very surprising ideas in art, literature, etc.

Creative experimentation that fragments or rejects the norm speaks to my sensibilities. Avant garde means being at the leading edge and is applied to the most advanced, progressive and experimental fashions of the moment and prevents the industry from stagnating becoming dormant and dull. Avant garde often challenges the norms and boundaries already established. I continue doing the same with my personal life and experiences. 

In the spirit of celebrating the misfits and the outcasts I share with you a shoot I did for a Puerto Rican fashion designer and her Senior project at SCAD in Savannah, GA. A modern Sports collection which she drew inspiration from her personal observations to the array of emotions which one thing can provoke in one person. We can all see the same things but ultimately perception will dictate the final emotion and information gathered from whatever situation is presented to each individual. 

Avant Garde 

Marly Cortes Senior Collection

MUA: Fefa Carlo

Model: Starla L.

Photography: Adriana Iris

Thanks Fefa, Starla and specially Marly... 

Later Peeps...

The Show...

It is Friday and I am closing the week with some fashion. 
Last night a group fashion show featuring works from SCAD seniors' Thesis Collections was presented. Runway show and a static designer exhibition and celebration followed. No fashion Faux Paux this time around I kept all my clothes on. Here are a few of the images.

Happy Weekend.