

I would like to invite the visitor to create new relations with the garment.PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 20: In this image released on January 21st, a model walks the runway during. The garment becomes an object on its own in which it doesn't have to adapt to the body anymore. Art I challenge the visitor to experience a garment from a new perspective. A body not as a person, not as an identity, but as a volume. “A body as a whole in relation to another body is a basic assumption for me. I get inspired by the way of thinking and moving of our society, I want to translate this into my textiles and paintings” – Jade van der Mark

The paintings and the fashion go hand in hand.

My models' faces are often covered by a masked garment or painted to blend into the work” – Marlou Breuls This collection blurs the traditional lines of canvas, sculpture, and model. “When people recognize my inspiration without prior explanations I have reached my ultimate goal. Another really important difference is the approach of timelessness in art, both as an artist while creating and as a spectator while experiencing the artwork.” - Vere van Hal 'Body related art' creates usually more towards the body, instead of using the body as a beginning always. The most important difference for me is that fashion always starts from the body. “Despite the similarities between the two, fashion is not art in my opinion. The perfect opportunity for creative minds to step out of their comfort zone, to play and experiment! Since the first edition in 2009 the yearly CLASH Project challenges ten artists and designers from different artistic disciplines (all non-fashion) to transform their practice, both materially and conceptually, into a ‘wearable’ fashion outfit, that can be presented on the catwalk during FASHIONCLASH Festival. FASHIONCLASH presents the art of fashion not only by scouting outspoken avant-garde designers and providing a platform for upcoming talent, but also by organizing cross-over projects such as the CLASH project. FASHIONCLASH believes that the art of fashion can stimulate critical debate about the role of fashion within our society and the world of art. The ‘clash’ in FASHIONCLASH represents the encounter between cultures, artistic disciplines, audience and fashion. Art is in fact energy, its hanging somewhere in the air and sometimes you can pick it up, sometimes not” - Jade van der Mark I believe that everything in this life is art. “If you ask me if fashion is art, then I would answer ‘YES’. Fashion or art unfolds itself when people can relate to it” – Marlou Breuls All artists try to capture memories and emotions. They make you ask yourself: Is it art or is it fashion? With their playful and innovative approach to fashion they stimulate our imaginary world and question our perception.

ART exhibition displayed a selection of work by fashion designers who in their own practice question and challenge the boundaries of fashion as a form of art. ART exhibition at SCHUNCK* in Heerlen is curated by FASHIONCLASH and organized in collaboration with SCHUNCK*. 4 March - 21 May & 25 May - 6 August 2017 Location: SCHUNCK* Glaspaleis, VitrineįASHION VS.
