Ovlisha, Dat García and Nora Lezano

ADN fluo

 
Headdress worn by Dat.
 

Design and realization

Materials: Headband, wire, gross fluo opaque ribbon, beads, a box of pins, iridescent pearls, glue, fluo thread.

2020

Materials: Stretch plush fabric jumpsuit printed with flowers, overlock seam.

Head with mattress foam, reflective wolf fabric, beaded pins and ribbon.

2019

I started this headdress three years ago. Originally it was for the cover of @dat’s new album. She wanted something that represents the DNA in fluo color, we made a quick sketch and based on that I began to select materials, first with what I already have at home and then, look for specific things like the fluo opaque tape or the iridescent balls.

I felt like using wire. I did research on DNA, I looked at a lot of photos, I didn’t want to do a literal representation. I like that thing that comes from doing a lot of research and then letting it go. From vague ideas to concrete material, at that moment, there is an abyss. As if there were a translucent membrane that I have to go through willingly, it’s like a fear of not solving it, a premature uncertainty for a successful ending.

This exceeds the experience, the patience gained, the attitude and the awareness of the organic rhythm of things. I tell myself start with the first! Small steps, everything is important.

Days and days testing textures and making selections, on the Styrofoam head, then on my head, taking a distance to change the perspective. This is how this headdress came to be, which is versatile and dynamic. In the end it didn’t make it to the album cover because things happened.

The alien costume was made in part for the 2019 Womex Finland fair, I finished shaping it during the pandemic, I added the mask inspired by Oblina, a character from my childhood, I tried it on and filmed some performance videos, it achieved more visibility when it was worn and portrayed Argentine photographer Nora Lezano during a photo shoot for extraterrestrial artist Dat Garcia’s new album.

It was already 2021, Dat told me to bring extra suits just in case. When Nora saw this costume she didn’t resist putting it on and we also insisted a little to cheer her up. That is when Nora left her role as a photographer to play at being someone else and this beautiful photograph emerged for which I thank her eternally.

Artist:@datgarcia

Photo: @noralezano

In 2022 the vj @vamospablito rented me the suit, we filmed a session with a dancer and Pablo baptized the character as Ovlisha, who tours massive event screens.

Orange opaque lycra bodysuit, gold shoulder pads props.

Recycled belt

Wide rubberized trousers | 2019

A deluxe team was put together to materialize all the Kali flashing. Black Alert is the first EP by @kalisandoval yogi singer from the south zone. The black woman has been rapping her for a long time and she decided to make her her first job to her liking. So I had the joy of accompanying this creative process. I made three outfits for the cover and two to show off photo shoots.

 

Joint idea, development, molding and manufacturing.

Materials: Black opaque lycra bodysuit, skinny details, extras and shoulder pads in silver imitation leather.

Silver fabric cargo pants with gummed glitter. 2019

Cover #blackalert EP of the @kalisandoval

Ñanduti helmet (pharaona style) for Sofía Viola

Idea, Design and creation

ñandutí knitting, made with different types of threads, sequins, metals, and a bit of improvised embroidery.

While I was embroidering I was listening to the words of the book “Women who run with wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola says: “The she-wolf teaches us what we have to look for, the indestructible force of life, the bones. The wolf sings about the bones that she has collected. Singing means using the voice of the soul. It means telling the truth about one’s own power and need, infusing soul into what is ill or in need of recovery. And this is done by descending to the greatest depths of love and feeling until the desire for a relationship with the wild Self overflows to be able to speak with one’s own soul from this state of mind. That’s singing over the bones.”

Suit BEING

Materials: brain helmet: white and pink acetate filled with wadding, fuchsia stretch lace mask, acetate details and beads.

White opaque white lycra body, padded with wadding.

2019

@womex_theworldmusicexpo It’s the biggest gathering on the world music scene, and the two of us were part of the #womex25 years edition in Tampere, Finland.
I appreciate this synchronicity duo, the trust and the opportunity, Dat infinite thanks.
It has been a pivotal moment for me, costume designer and performer in communion.

Uterus for Dat Garcia

Embroidery design and making

Materials: with beads, beads, resistant nylon thread, red and pink cord.

2019

Boobs and vulva appliqués

Realization

Materials: discards in shades of red, pink, beige, nylon thread, beads and beads.

2019

 Reversible heart

Design, mold and manufacturing

Materials:Scraps of various fabrics. Straight machine and embroidery. All made with recycled material.

2021

This textile object is part of a costume work that consists of several garments, for a performance group by Comodoro Rivadavia. It is a fabric heart made with scraps: completely white on one side and burgundy and violet tones on the other.

 

DRESS for @rebecabeta

 
                                 Design – molding – confection

Made in cambric, tulle, vintage ribbons and lace, lace pieces.

2020

I go in search of material, it is difficult to find one that meets all my wishes, the ideal, and in general, sellers want you to solve quickly. Buying fabric through the web is not my thing, I need to see them, touch them and ask questions, that was difficult in quarantine. But I solved it.

Rebeca, it was a pleasure to make this wardrobe, thank you

Dat head with burqa

 

Helmet design and creation: aluminum headband, red cotton cord, beads and beads embroidered with translucent tanza thread.

Complete creation of Burka: white microtulle, with white burrs (easy access).

March 2019

FLASH WITH ME 

Shall the creative process be a shared construction. I invite you to find a way to do, without intervening in nature. I am interested in the unclassifiable. If you empathize with the imprint of my handmade design works in a personalized way, you can book your appointment in advance through the form.

I receive orders in Bespoke format, exclusively by appointment, the process consists of 3/4 meetings. The total duration of the entire process is approximately 45 to 60  days 

Start: Meeting or video call

Appointment  1) Measurement taking.
Advice on image, design and genres for each garment.

Appointment 2) First test from the previous preparation of the molds to measure and cut of the genres. Corrections and adaptations in the garments according to their fit in the client’s body and/or changes and preferences.

Appointment 3) Second test with the adjustments made to the garments according to the modifications of the previous appointment.

Appointment 4) Third test. If there are no modifications, the final delivery of the garments proceeds. In the case of making some final arrangements, these repairs are made for your next test and final delivery.