Oneira - I Dream the self.

Wonderful Female art show at Studio C gallery in the magical Santa Fe Art Colony. So much good work coming out of that small space, I left feeling utterly inspired. Plus I got to try on original Royal Shakespeare Company costumes. but that is for another post. 

I am utterly enchanted by Page Turner’s ‘Tiny Toes’

The Mermaid of Venice Beach

Last year we coaxed a mermaid from the sea and took her for a stroll along the Venice Boardwalk to show her earthly delights and curiosities. 

Headdress, collar and costume - Mascherina

Photographer Flaminia Fanale

Make up - Ana Sanchez

Model - Izumi Bogen

China Blue Kitty

Following the sustainable path - Vintage Embroidered Chinese silk kitty mask with lace detail by Mascherina. 

The glamorous side of 'make do and mend'.

I can't let go of anything. I have had this wonderful vintage Cheongsam hanging in my wardrobe for years. All the hem is ripped and it wouldn't be worth it to mend it. So, I salvaged the silk and turned them into petals and then let my noggin fill in the gaps. A bag of vintage leather, a box of Swarovski crystal jet, a cup of tea and Pride and Prejudice on the computer, (Matthew Macfadyen as Mr Darcy, of course!) and voila! This is what happened. 

More and more I am recycling fabrics for my costume pieces. Making do with what I have and being inspired like crazy by the possibilities of a ripped vintage dress and scrap upholstery. I don't want to buy anything new. As much as I love eco fashion, not all sustainable wear has to be made from hemp and bicycle tires. 

Poppy of The East - Recycled Leather Choker with Vintage Chinese Silk and Satin Petaled Flower with Swarovski Jet Stamen.

Skully

Skully - Leather and Hand beaded vintage lace skull mask by Mascherina

Circus of Dreams

Circus of Dreams - Hand painted Leather Statement Collar with Vintage Glass Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Jet Beading.

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Beltane

A merry and magical Beltane from Mascherina. 

The May Queen - Leather fertility mask

Jack in the Green - Leather fertility mask.

Double Barrel Roadhouse Shabby chic

Roadhouse chic -  Mascherina Bustle belt & Saloon girl skirts created for Double Barrel Roadhouse Las vegas

Mascherina for Orphic

Thrilled to be featured on Orphic's Artist page. 

Jack in the Green

Jack in the Green - Hand Woven Ribbon, Flower and Antler Beltane Top Hat.

Available for order in any colour combination here.

Top hat for dapper Satyrs and elegant nymphs.

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Beltane Rite 1014

The Maypole - Beltane rite with The Green Man Store

Jack in the Green

Lady Ares

This is how I spent that Grand Cardinal Cross energy. 

OOAK Recycled shearling collar decorated with 1930’s steel cut brooch, chain and vintage glass pearls

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Mascherina for Alexandra Manukyan

'Silence of Solace'

Bustle, capelet and headdress by Mascherina

I am honoured to be often asked to loan my designs for artworks. 

I have worked several times with the wonderful Alexandra Manukyan, both as model, designer and muse. 

'Jar of hearts'

Collar and headdress by Mascherina

'Queen of Sorrow'

Crystal and leather collar by Mascherina

'Beautifully Damaged'

Silk velvet bustle by Mascherina

'Fatal Attractions'

Gold lattice collar and halter by Mascherina

'Phantom Limbs'

Silk velvet belt bustle by Mascherina

'Parallels'

Collar, silk bustle, skull headdress and cage crinoline by Mascherina

'A Man Apart'

Silk velvet bustle by Mascherina

The Fool

For symbolism, imagery, story telling, lessons, spirit connection the Major Arcana is an embarrassment of riches. 

I have decided to let my hands wander with my mind and create Wearable Art inspired by The Major Arcana. Whatever the cards dictate. 

Starting with the first and the last card - The Fool

And dancing on
The wanderer
The squanderer
Our son was dying and we could hardly eat
They dragged me by the ankles through the street.
They passed me round them like a piece of meat
His hairy hands
His falling fists
His dancing cock
Down by his knees
I've seen my children turn away from me.

Two Dancers - Wild Beasts

The Fool

Upcycled leather Coif with hare ears and bells by Mascherina