Sydney McClintock: Blossoming Tulips
Artist Statement
To me, fashion has always been the best way to express myself. When words are unable to portray how I am feeling, my clothes can. Going into this project, my main goal was to do just that. I thoroughly enjoy taking inspiration from everyday objects, objects that are often overlooked. Then I turn them into a piece that draws individuals in. For this project, I sketched my design, draped, made patterns, and transferred to the final garment. My dress, titled “Blossoming Tulips,” was inspired by a variety of pink flowers. I want someone to look at this piece and immediately know the inspiration behind it. To translate this inspiration, the skirt is made to look like tulip petals. To achieve this shape, I draped each petal individually on a form to lay beautifully over the hips and fullness of the body. The petals were made to be wide at the top and pointed at the bottom to mimic a petal. The bodice of the dress consists of a mesh fabric with embroidered flowers layered on top of a pink lining. The fabrics are both bright as well as shiny and silky to catch the viewers eye yet remain simple. This design allows the observer to instantly have an image of a flower due to the skirt petals and embroidered top overlay. With this piece, I hope the viewer takes away the beauty of simple everyday objects and learns how the simplest of things can also be the most beautiful
About the Project
- Title of Work: Blossoming Tulips
- Medium: Strapless woman's dress made to fit about to the knees, approximately 33in long and 14in wide fitting a size 7 form, made of silk like fabric on the bottom and embroidered mesh and lining on a boned top bodice.
- Student's Name: Sydney McClintock
- Major: Textile and Apparel Management
- Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2023
- Hometown: Cape Girardeau, MO, United States
- Student's Mentor: Cheyenne Smith
- Mentor's Department: Textile and Apparel Management
Comments
Shaun McClintock
Peoples choice vote!!
Gloria Larivee
Wow! Amazing! I love the concept and the design. The dress is gorgeous! Obviously you put lots of time and thought into designing the dress. Love it!
Cheyenne Smith
Fantastic work, Sydney! Congratulations!
Lori Garrison
Wow! That's fantastic! Great job!!
Doug Miller
Loved the backstory on your inspiration. Looks terrific!
Lucresia Gardner
Very Pretty. I love the design and color!
Julie Coker
That is gorgeous!!! Beautiful job!
Brad Gentry
So talented and can't get over how professionally you handled the video presentation. Amazing work! The dress is stunning.
Colette Wrape
Amazing work! Always creative and original! Congratulations!!!
Kathy Raines
Beautiful project!
Cindy K
So unique! The love of your craft definitely shows! Wonderful job!
Carolyn Turpin
The explanation is excellent and helps the observer to better grasp the design and appearance via online viewing! The fabrics and colors are beautiful !
Patti Kuessnrr
Wow! Beautiful dress and presentation! I simply love the inspiration for your creation in fabric. Glamor and Nature have met!
Patti Kuessnrr
Wow! Beautiful dress and presentation! I simply love the inspiration for your creation in fabric. Glamor and Nature have met!
Leslie Lochmann
Very pretty!
Marissa Johnson
This is Gorgeous!! You have an amazing talent and eye for style!!
Annie Martin
This looks so good!!! So proud of you!