This year, Sonoma’s annual Trashion fashion show takes place on Saturday, April 22, Earth Day. And who better to be among the judges than Debra Rapoport?
For decades, the New York-based artist has created portable artwork that beautifies and protects the planet. And now, for the first time, he brings his dynamic and artistic self to Sonoma to serve as a passing judgment for the popular Sonoma. Community Center Parade.
This is Rapoport’s third year judging the show, but it’s the first time he’ll be there in person. This year’s judges are also Marie Kneemeyer of Recology Sonoma Marin and Gretchen Turner of the Textile Council of the San Francisco Museum of Fine Arts.
Rapoport has been turning tea into high-end clothing since the 1960s, when she earned her master’s degree in textile art at the University of California, Berkeley. monetary need.
“When I started, I couldn’t buy wool. So I went to the local TV station and ordered their old videotapes and videos and used them to make portable parts,” he told the Index-Tribune. “I would buy old rope from government surplus stores, and use it for crocheting, knitting and knitting. “
When he could get his hands on a genuine thread, he enjoyed it too much to replace his appearance. “I enjoyed the colors and texture of the silk thread and didn’t have to lose my gaze when weaving it into anything else. So just take the thread and twist it into beautiful neck pieces,” he said.
Although she can now buy more expensive materials, she is more attached than ever to her fashionable technique of “create, do not consume”. Everything he does and wears is based on sustainability and protecting the planet. “And it will have to be fun!” She added.
Rapoport wants to revel in the artistic power of Sonoma and is excited to see the types of resources used through Trashion Fashion artists.
As for Rapoport, he makes his portable art from fragments and pieces he discovers on the streets of New York, where he lives. ,” she said.
Rapoport finds good looks in everything from used tea bags and cartons to old containers, broken fabrics, scrap steel and even dryer stuffed toys. She skillfully and cheerfully reuses her discovered “treasures” in the hats, garments and accessories that describe her unique style. and a colorful style. ” I love the color,” he said. Color is energy, like us. We want to dress, eat and surround ourselves with colors.
Rapoport has become a well-known social media sensation and was featured in Ari Seth Cohen’s e-book and documentary, titled “Advanced Style. “(The documentary must air on Amazon Prime. ) His portable artworks are part of museum collections around the world, adding the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY), MAD (Museum of Art and Design), Los Angeles County Museum, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Helen William Drutt Collection, Philadelphia Museum of Art and IIias Lanounis Jewelry Museum.
Rapoport will remain at Sonoma after the Trashion Fashion Show for both, a one-night workshop, “Eco Art Cuff Bracelets” at the center of the network on Tuesday, April 25, from 5:30 p. m. M. A 7 p. m. In almost one and both Rapoport photos, she can be seen wearing one of her own homemade Eco Art bracelets. Each is made entirely from discarded resources that in a different way would end up in landfills: empty toilet paper rolls are used as a base, followed by several layers of discovered dimensional items and recycled textured fabrics that make both bracelets a remarkable work of art.
The workshop “Eco Art Cuff Bracelets” is an opportunity to make your own exclusive bracelet with a talented and inspiring artist. “I’m going to demonstrate what I call my ABC, because I assemble, build and build with color, texture and layers on my body. It’s my art form,” Rapoport said.
Elegance is available on a sliding scale from $30 to $65, with monetary assistance available. Learn more about sonomacommunitycenter. org/upcoming/trashion-fashion.
You’ll never look at a roll of paper the same way again.
Trashion Fashion Show: The big occasion takes place on Saturday, April 22, with an exhibition at 2 p. m. m. de morning or 5 p. m. W. , the annual event showcases clothing made entirely from discovered or recycled materials. TIPS Roadside and Tri Tip Trolley will be available to serve food one hour prior to each event. $45 and $85 for the evening display with reception. Places are assigned, so it is necessary to book in advance.
Barbie: recovered and reinvented: See Barbie dolls recreated with an artistic touch and recycled materials. The exhibition will be open from April 13 to 29 at Gallery 212 downtown and all pieces will be on sale. Stop by when the network center is open to watch the program.
Dogs on the Catwalk: Create a whimsical outfit to Trashion’s liking for the dog of your life. Set from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm On April 29 on the back terrace of the network center, registrations will be accepted until April 26 for this loose event.
Trash Bash: After the dog show on April 29, from 12:30 p. m. From 3 p. m. , attendees can take a close look at this year’s Trashion Fashion entries and meet the designers. The winners of the Catwalk Parade will be announced, as well as the winners of the Trashion Raffle. Attendance is free.
All proceeds from Trashion Week go to Sonoma Community Center systems. Buy tickets at sonomacommunitycenter. org/upcoming/trashion-fashion.
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