Last Thursday was one of those days when it just all comes together -- it was wonderful.
20 models ranging in age from 16 to 70 something -- beautiful friends of mine, beautiful friends of my daughter Georgina, and beautiful staff from the Royal United Hospital -- brought my clothes to life in a disused and evocative Georgian church called The Octagon at Milsom Place in Bath.
It has to be my favourite space in the city, quiet and dignified and hidden from view as it sits right in the middle -- but surrounded by other buildings. While it awaits becoming -- Milsom Place hope to let it permanently -- it hovers in a state of being which is unique in a city so devoted to brands, retail and tourism.
I worked with the shop Blue -- at the Loft on Bartlett St in Bath -- to show that although my painted clothes are completely unique -- they are very wearable, they can be worn by any age , shape and for many different occasions.
I was honoured by the participation of the wonderful RSC actress Sara Kestelman , the Fabulous Fashionista Jean Woods. , and the brilliant ex Natural Theatre Company Annie Beardsley.
Carole began to make painted clothing in 1986 - having trained in painting at Canterbury College of Art and for an MA at Cranbrook Academy of Art near Detroit. Her work is featured in many books on contemporary textiles and is found in museums such as the V&A , private collections and contemporary galleries internationally.
She has sold through Harvey Nichols , Liberty of London and Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Clothing can be commissioned for special occasions, purchased through her website, found in London and New York, and at her gallery near Bath.
We raised funds for the Royal United Hospital's Forever Friends Appeal for art commissions in the new cancer care unit and for the community projects programme of St Johns Hospital.
Millinery by Carole Wadham Jewellery by Annie Beardsley and lovely collaborative necklaces by Cate Wood
Will Renel and friends created a soundscape and choreography was taught to the models in double quick time by Emily Taylor
Hair by Artizan Make up by Body Shop
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