Art in Bloom at CMA!

Art in Bloom is a bi-annual event at the museum where incredible floral sculptures are on display next to the museum’s artworks. Patrons can wander the gallery and take in the spectacle. This year three designers were asked to create floral fashion for the opening party for the event. It was truly and honor to
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The Ohio State University Interviews Me

I was recently interviewed by my alma mater, The Ohio State University. Read more here: https://artsandsciences.osu.edu/news/anthropology-alum-brings-art-and-history-life

Join Us at the Columbus Museum of Art

I’m one of 3 Columbus fashion designers that was asked to create work for a wonderful event called “Fashion in Bloom” at the Columbus Museum of Art.Join us on Thursday, April 26th for the opening night of “Art in Bloom”. Horacio Nieto, Esther Myong Hall, and I will create fashion with live flowers from Dümmen Orange. Click
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PBS Civilizations

I was recently asked to write a blog post for PBS’ new series Civilizations. The episode I discuss is 102: How Do We Look?, which deals with the human body and how we choose to present and portray ourselves. In my post I react to the show and talk about how it relates to my
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Red Wool 1860’s for Georgia

Here are the final photos of this Victorian corset commissioned by my client Georgia in Maryland. I was inspired by two extant 1860’s corsets and created an original work that I think borrows the best features of both museum pieces. Georgia participates in historical Civil War reenactments and will wear this corset as part of
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Historical Corsetry Presentation at Kelton House

I just finished up a presentation of my work and the history of corsetry at The Kelton House Museum & Garden. It was great to talk about corsetry in such a lovely historical setting. I wonder if they would notice if I moved in to one of the bedrooms while the renovation of my own home
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Recipient of an Arts Grant

Remember my Semper Eadem embroidered corset that we photographed at Jones Mansion with Ironwood Wolves? Well, the Greater Columbus Arts Council just awarded me with a grant for the further study of the subject of English Goldwork!  I’m really excited to delve deeper into this rich, historic style of embroidery! The oldest extant example of
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Café au Lait Corset

I recently completed this custom corset for my client, Gina, in Texas. Gina is attending a Civil War reenacting event where she will will this corset as part of a period costume ensemble. Her corset was inspired by an extant piece in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The first version I created in this style was commissioned
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A Corset Tale of Woe…

You might want to sit down for this one….it’s probably every corset connoisseur’s ultimate nightmare.

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