The very first Bespoke Poetic Vesture was made for my dear friend Stef. She is an incredible artist who is deeply passionate about climate change. We have known each other since high school and not only do I love her dearly but I am also super inspired by her creativity and expression. Her artwork, the coal babyface, and a term she resonates strongly with, virtual biosphere, adorn the back of the vest. The foundation of the piece is a workwear coverall which has been converted into a vest. It has adjustable sides, press stud front and shoulder pads for that extra lift! The piece has been hand adorned with embroidered applique lettering, paint, beadwork, talismans, handmade glass beads and patches from Stefs personal collection. Stef had an old Spell dress that I converted into button in sleeves or a cape to add more flow when she walks. It was the perfect place to begin this adventure into the poetic vesture, and nothing gave me more joy than her face when she first saw and put it on.
Stef and I sat down in the kitchen of her little shack to have a chat about the first poetic vesture, her creative practise and what is important to her at the moment. As you will hear I’m a bit excited about it :-D I wanted to share it here with you all so you can get to know Stef and little better and what the poetic vesture represents to her. I think its more intimate with just the sound, it creates space to sink into the words and the energy. Stef is such an incredible artist, you will love hearing all about her world.
A word of caution there is some passionate swearing throughout this conversation.
You can view Stefs work here. follow her on instagram here.