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11/1/2012

Fashion Revolution China

The Arts University College at Bournemouth - The gallery, Poole

Curated by Anthony Bednall

This stunning exhibition of garments, images and objects examines the changes in Chinese Fashion during three distinct periods of the 20th Century.

Many of the exhibits were archived by the curator over a ten year period while he lived and worked in Beijing. Interwoven amongst the clothing and visuals are personal stories that not only give background information and individuality to the garments but reflect the tremendous changes that took place in China both socially, economically and politically.

The exhibition’s aim is to focus on the narrative of the clothing. What becomes apparent is that each of the sections have their own unique beauty from hand-crafted embroidery, evidenced in both the early and modern pieces, through functional conformity to contemporary fashion brand development.

Fashion by its very nature, is a language of non-verbal communication, which indicates rank, occupation social standing and the effects of the shifting political and social environments.

After the demise of the Qing dynasty due to the 1911 revolution, social reform led to a change in dress codes. This was characterised by a greater freedom of expression for women, resulting in the development of the now iconic ‘qipao’ dress, which had its roots in traditional wear but became, like men’s fashion of the time, influenced by western styles of dress. Often ornate and beautifully crafted the ‘qipao’ became, by the 1930’s, the most fashionable style of female dress in China.

Contemporary China is now the second largest economy in the world and has nurtured its own fashion industry. As well as manufacturing garments for internationally recognised brands, local designers are creating beautiful collections and extravagant fashion events, which reflect new found wealth and global engagement.

WestBeach, Pier Approach will exhibiting a unique artwork from the Fashion Revolution China exhibition, in the restaurant. Please visit their website for directions http://www.west-beach.co.uk/

The exhibition will be accompanied by a publication which illustrates the background and narrative to the garments that are being exhibited.

A text + work event

The Gallery would like to thank WestBeach for their support

Exhibition Talk: Jan 12 5-7pm
Preview and Essay/Publication Launch: Jan 12 6-8pm
Curator Anthony Bednall gives an overview of the exhibition. In conservation with Zhao Yan

The Arts University College at Bournemouth - The gallery
Wallisdown - Poole
Monday – Wednesday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 9.00am – 8.00pm
Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm
Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm term time only
Free admission

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