Fashion & Art Show 2024
"Metamorphosis"
October 19, 2024 | Calistoga, California
Photos by Tim Carl & Eric Molyneaux
Artist Statement
We live in a world that thrives on constant change. This year’s theme of “Metamorphosis” invites the audience to explore the transformative power of fashion as both an art form and a personal expression. My collection embodies the journey of evolution—where each garment reflects a stage of growth, shedding old identities and embracing new possibilities.
Inspired by the natural world, this show draws parallels between the life cycles of butterflies, flowers, and even urban landscapes, illustrating how beauty emerges from transition. Fabrics are chosen for their transformative qualities, with textures that shift from rigid to ethereal, mirroring the complexities of human experience.
Color plays a pivotal role. It represents the emotional spectrum of metamorphosis. Rich and vibrant hues signify moments of passion and awakening, while softer, muted tones evoke introspection and serenity. Each piece tells a story—of struggle, resilience, and ultimately, liberation.
Through this collection, I invite the audience to reflect on their own metamorphoses—those moments of change that shape who we are. Fashion, like life, is an art of transformation. Together, let us celebrate the beauty in becoming.
Thank you for joining me on this journey of change.
“The Hunger” | Dante Marquez
“Protonema” | Katie Wright
“Chronos” | Benjamin Rohrbacher
“Syzygy” | Tamara Kalin & Maggie Maib
“Pupa” | Federico Calo
“Deciduous” | JoeJoe Clark
“Kintsugi” | Natalie Carpello
“Molting” | Justin Busby
“Grit” | Maya Panida
“Echelon” | Kevin Dawson
“Defiance” | Gera Vigil
“Crawler” | Kailee DeVaughn
“Pray” | Cameron Caldwell
“Reflection” | Gabe Conley
“Oroboros” | Danza Navarro
“The Burden / Sisyphus” | Dante Marquez
“Golden Ratio” | Kelsey Sardone
“Kallos” | Paulina Oliver
“Hold” | Maya Panida
“Moth/Fae” | Lauren Clark
“Chapter” | Dasha Pushkar
“Crucible” | Sydney Strouss
“Flux” | Sofia Sonaglioni
“Turla” | Javier De Santiago
“Renaissance” | Lauren Brown
“Mayhem” | Jacob Sakai
“Ceasefire” | Dustin Anderson
“Monolith” | Kim Morales, Kevin Dawson, Gera Vigil
“Cherished” | Alexander Smirnoff