Una Burke's Re.treat Wearable Sculpture Collection

Una Burke’s Re.treat Wearable Sculpture Collection AOC Les Artistes

Una Burke’s Re.Treat Wearable Sculpture Collection AOC Les Artistes

Calling fashion ‘provocative’ is commonplace. The wearable art of Una Burke deserves the accolades reserved for outstanding provocation.

Sculptural forms are created around the shape of the contorted female body. A number of pieces are reminiscent of prosthetics and medical braces. This signifies the potential for healing within the boundaries of something which inhibits the body.Carcass-like in form, each piece is hand crafted from vegetable tanned leather, resulting in a colour indicative of human flesh.