/Stevie Leigh
@ItsMeStevieLeigh
Stevie Andrascik
Self Portrait 2023
upcycled denim scraps, yarn, metal zipper scraps
11″ x 7″ x 1″
2023
Dolls were my first introduction to the art of fashion. As a child, I had many dolls of all mediums; porcelain, rag, Barbie and even a My Twin doll. It is only fitting that this self-portrait is a mini 3D doll made of the material that I use for all my artworks: upcycled denim scraps. From my blue hair to my favorite jacket to the doll stuffing, which is also upcycled denim. Self Portrait 2023 is a representative of how I’ve grown and who I currently am, not only in looks but also what I am made of.
@ItsMeStevieLeigh
Stevie Andrascik
Progress, Progress
upcycled waste denim and fleece scraps
25″ x 25″ x 6″
2024
Progress, Progress is part of my series #REMIXbyStevieLeigh which continues to explore the possibilities of waste denim. Fur, although highly revered in luxury fashion, is unethical to use as well as harmful to the planet. My aim was to create a “fur” coat by only using upcycled denim scraps to create the fur-like texture. Over time, this piece will continue to fray and become more fuzzy and fur-like as it ages. My piece is an exploration of how we can reinvent textiles to move towards a more sustainable future.
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