Korean Fashion designer Angela Kim brings her Fashion Passion exhibition to the Artstation Gallery from 27 July - 14 August 2004.

Wearable art, woven sculpture and hand embroidery feature in Fashion Passion. Kim's intricate and detailed textiles range from the traditional to the experimental. Korean Fashion designer Angela Kim brings her Fashion Passion exhibition to the Artstation Gallery from 27 July - 14 August 2004.

Wearable art, woven sculpture and hand embroidery feature in Fashion Passion. Kim's intricate and detailed textiles range from the traditional to the experimental.Her previous creations have combined diverse and unusual materials such as silk thread, beads, wire, rubbish bags and bubble wrap.

Kim uses fashion and art to capture the human form and emotions. She says, "Wearable art is a combination of the human body and art, a co ordination of movement and materials on the human body."

Fashion Passion touches on Kim's experience of living in New Zealand and her rediscovery of her Korean heritage and traditions. Kim sees art and fashion as an effective way to communicate with people. She believes art can be a way to understand and engage with other cultures, as there are no language barriers.

Kim's creations have been exhibited in Korea and New Zealand, and last year she was placed runner-up in the 'Global Village' category for the Trash to Fashion Awards.

Kim has a Masters Degree in Fashion Design and has also worked in the fashion industry for over three years.

Fashion Passion exhibition information:
Artists: Angela Kim
Exhibition: 27 July - 14 August 2004
Opening: 5 - 7 pm Tuesday 27 July 2004

Artstation, Auckland City's community visual arts facility, is located at the old police barracks at 1 Ponsonby Rd, Newton. It is easy to get to by public transport with the Link's 'Artstation' bus stop right outside.

For more information please contact Artstation on:
Phone: (09) 376 3221
Email: artstation@aucklandcity.govt.nz
Web address: www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/artstation
Artstation Gallery Hours:
Mon - Fri, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sat 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

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For further information, please contact:
Eve Armstrong, Gallery Co-ordinator
ph: (09) 376 3221
email: eve.armstrong@aucklandcity.govt.nz

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Jenny Andrews, Communications and Marketing
ph (09) 307 7437

Ref: JA