Artist Bio
Textile Tsunami
by Kevin Sellars
44” x 58”
Discarded denim (approximately 20 pant legs from jeans)
The piece aims to address the ever growing problem of the throw-away society enabled by the overproduction and overconsumption of clothing, as a direct result of fast fashion, a major problem within the garment industry.
Modeled like a warrior shirt, the piece is entirely hand-sewn. Its denim panels from discarded jeans represent the ocean, while the seams suggest waves. Hands appliquéd to the surface represent how each individual actively contributes to and is at the same time overwhelmed by the abundance of textiles that are continually being discarded, thus we risk drowning in a veritable sea of textiles. In his design work, Sellars uses a textile-first approach, allowing the fabric to determine the design. His silhouettes are simple and minimalist, with a focus on superb craftsmanship and details.

