Art Amiss Features Emerging Designers
"Feeling Nature" Photo by Bob Cochran. Styling by Melissa Arens.
Thursday night (see full schedule) of NWA Fashion Week will feature one of the benefitting non-profit organizations of the event, Art Amiss. Art Amiss is an art collective that will showcase the emerging designers of Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
Melissa Arens
What influences you as an artist/designer?
I am influenced mostly by the pain and suffering in the world. Through my Art , I am able to find and express the beauty and the pain and suffering in the world.
What sets you apart an artist/designer?
We try to keep what we offer to the public as original as possible , encouraging others to also use their self expression through Art.
What influences you as an artist/designer?
Im influenced by artist revolutions throughout history, as well as phenomenons in the nature.
What sets you apart an artist/designer?
My style is set apart by it influences in the beauty of our natural world,innovation and the cutting edge, and appreciation for classic vintage eye candy.
What influences you as an artist/designer?
As a designer, I feel I’m just beginning. When I was around 13 years old, I saw my teacher sewing. I felt so interesting that I taught myself how to sew. I love working with my hands and creating.
What sets you apart an artist/designer?
My Himalayan culture from Bhutan and my desire to make people happy with my designs and sewing.
What influences you as an artist/designer?
Im in love with the old and free spirited look of vintage, I'm inspired by the timeless but edgy look it can bring you.
What sets you apart an artist/designer?
I feel what separates me from others, is the willing to try new and old styles mixed with rock and roll under tones.
Jessy Lang
What influences you as an artist/designer?
My style is non-fussy. I believe clothes should be easy to wear, comfortable and flattering - creating confidence in the wearer. So I am mostly influenced by proportions and shapes and how they cover and accentuate the body. I am also inspired by fabrics, the textures, movement, drape and hand-feel.
What sets you apart an artist/designer?
My focus on using organic, natural materials is one thing that sets me apart from some other designers. It is also a limiting factor somewhat, which make the process more challenging as I try to source sustainable fabrics that are conducive to the specific look and feel of a garment that I am trying to achieve.
Adam Driver
What influences you as an artist/designer?
My external surroundings and my internal chemical reactions.
What sets you apart an artist/designer?
I don't know. You tell me.
Mark Wieden
What influences you as an artist/designer?
Other artists
What sets you apart an artist/designer?
My drive and style.
What influences you as an artist/designer?
The inspiration for this project basically comes from being influenced as a world traveler.
What sets you apart an artist/designer?
I owe my art and everything to the people and cultures i have met.
What influences you as an artist/designer?
I'm influenced by everything. I can get an idea from a song, movie, other art and even food. But my passion is all things vintage.
What sets you apart an artist/designer?
I think what sets me apart as a designer is my playfulness. I try to interject humor into everything I do.
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