Brielle Killip (Lead Designer), Chris Geissinger and Jennifer Garber (Designers) – Colorado, USA
Flower of Life
Brielle Killip, Chris Geissinger and Jennifer Garber, 'Flower of Life' Image: Grant Wells Photo
About the piece:
‘Flower of Life’ is made by a trio of US designers. Inspiration for the piece has been drawn from ‘…the flower of life, a symbol of sacred geometry containing ancient, religious value and depicting the fundamental forms of space and time. It is a visual expression of the connections life weaves through all beings, representing beauty, balance, confidence and grace. We wanted to make a bold dress that would make the wearer of this dress radiate these qualities and be comfortable to wear.’
The conception and making of ‘Flower of Life’ is an example of form following function. The piece is made from over 2,300 pieces which have been assembled using thread on a sewing machine. The geometry of each piece helps define the overall design, giving both flexibility and strength to the dress and cape. The cape is reversible.
Judges Notes:
Using superbly iridescent paper from a boutique American mill these artists allow the purity of the paper to shine.
Mathematically engineered….over 2,300 folded linked spheres move both individually and in unison. On the model the work shimmers, scale-like, a protective mechanical, futuristic shield perhaps.
This work could grace the catwalk at any international haute couture show. It demonstrates papers ability to be infinitely malleable.
Trio of designers Brielle Killip (Lead Designer), Chris Geissinger and Jennifer Garber (Designers)
About the artists
Each of the artists bring a unique set of skills and experience to their projects. Lead designer/engineer Brielle is a formally trained graphic designer and is inspired by nature and mathematical patterns. Multi-talented, Brielle has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washington University in St Louis (School of Art) along with a Masters of Business Administration. She is owner of Blue Linen Creative, a design, marketing and communications company. Christopher finds inspiration in function and architecture. Jennifer is inspired by haute couture fashion and motion. Of their process, the artists say: ‘Each design has taken on a life of its own after thorough experimentation. During the design process, the team will build almost the entire garment in white paper to ensure functionality and fit.’ The trio have been 5-time finalists in the Denver Paper Fashion Show.
(Quotes from Entry Submission)