Medium Women's Acrylic on Textile, hand-painted jacket, 2020. 

 

Inspired by Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre, also known as Mitsukuni Defying the Skeleton Spectre Invoked by Princess Takiyasha, a ukiyo-e woodblock by Japanese artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Why did I do this painting on a jean jacket? Well, for starters...to read more, check out my blog post.

This item is machine washable, do not use a machine dryer, this item must air-dry. I strongly recommend hand washing for best long-term design maintenance. 

Did you know that the fashion industry is the second leading greatest freshwater pollution in the world? This clothing is part of a larger collection I have created in reflection of this fact. The textile industry also impacts air and soil pollution. This is often the result of the largely overproducing fashion items. Consequently, in reflection of the Sustainable Development Goals of the Paris Agreement to reduce climate change, the concept was born to rethink, recycle and reuse second-hand clothing. Turning fashionable, unique items and reconsidering the value of an item they may have not considered worth purchasing over brand new clothing. The intention is to create a win-win situation, an environmentally conscious way to reflect your unique personality through your clothes, while also giving the individual something to express themselves with. It is not only a unique statement piece, but also a way to support the fight against climate change through fashion.

10% of the proceeds from the sale of this item will go to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, which celebrates the unique culture, history, and legacy of Japanese Canadians for the benefit of all Canadians.