MODA - Arthur Silver Competition and Workshops

Dear Student 

We are less than 4 months away from the deadline (17th May)for the submission of entries for the Arthur Silver Award 2013 – MoDA’s annual competition for Middlesex University Art & Design & Media students with A CASH PRIZE OF £1000 to the winner.

We are really looking forward to your submission and as we want it to be the best possible, we are running some ‘Help with applying for the award’ surgeries on campus.  They will take place in the Atrium in the Grove on Wednesdays 13th February, 20th March and 17th  April,  from 1-2pm.  Please let me know if you can make these times and whether you would prefer a different arrangement.

The time between now and May will go very quickly, so its very important that you plan and use you time wisely.  It’s equally important that If you need help with your entry then please ask me, other MoDA staff or even your tutors asap.  We are all here to help you!

In the meantime take a look at helpful Arthur Silver Award related posts on the MoDA blog http://modamuseum.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Arthur%20Silver%20Award.

Will be in touch again soon.

Many thanks.

Richard Lumb, Learning Officer
Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA) 

FASHION TEXTILES INDUSTRY VISITS

·      ANGELA CASSIDY

MONDAY FEBRUARY 4^TH 2013 @ 3PM

ANGELA has her own knit label & worked for CUSTO & TSE

·      MEERA SLEIGHT & JAMES MILLAR

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5^TH 2013 @ 3PM

MEERA worked for LANVIN, CHLOE, ACNE JEANS, etc.

JAMES directs R-T-W team @ LIBERTY

·      CRAIG GREEN

MONDAY FEBRUARY 11^TH 2013 @ 3PM

CRAIG has his own label. (To be confirmed – Academic week)

·      MADELAINE FURNESS

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14^TH 2013 @ 3PM-5PM

MADELAINE works for the CRAFT COUNCIL and runs ‘HOTHOUSE SCHEME’

OTHER VISITS

·      CEMENT PLEATING

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12^TH 2013 @ 11AM (most likely in G214b)

·      GH LEATHER

MONDAY FEBRUARY 18^TH 2013 @11.20AM – G214C

·      CLAIRE MALCOM @ HARDY AMIES

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 6^TH 2013 @ 3PM(room to be confirmed).

This event is organized by the fashion department, therefore it is on first come

Garment details from the wardrobe

Simple primary photographs documenting interesting details from key pieces that you / your peers have in the wardrobe.  Photograph your own details - print off, sketch over / collage / get to really understand the garment - this is another helpful tool in the design process so start building an encyclopedia of them.

ICA | Juergen Teller: Woo!

LINK | MUST SEE EXHIBITION at ICA

Juergen Teller: Woo!

23 January 2013 - 17 March 2013

Considered one of the most important photographers of his generation, Juergen Teller is one of a few artists who has been able to operate successfully both in the art world and the world of commercial photography. This exhibition will provide a seamless journey through his landmark fashion and commercial photography from the 90s, presenting classic images of celebrities such as Lily Cole, Kurt Cobain and Vivienne Westwood, as well as more recent landscapes and family portraits.

Teller entered the London photography scene through the music industry taking photographs for record covers, it was Teller’s photograph of Sinéad O’Connor for her single Nothing Compares 2 You that marked an important moment in his career. Teller’s photographs first appeared in fashion magazines in the late 80s, and included portraits of Kate Moss when she was just fifteen years old. Teller’s images could be described as the antithesis of conventional fashion photography seen perhaps most markedly in his campaigns for Marc Jacobs.

Picture and Words introduces a series from his controversial weekly column in the magazine of Die Zeit which often provoked outcry amongst readers, and the exhibition will feature many of the letters of complaint that the magazine received. Irene im Wald and Keys to the Houseare Teller’s most recent bodies of work, revealing the photographer’s more personal world in his hometown in Germany and family home in Suffolk.

Teller’s provocative interventions in celebrity portraiture subvert the conventional relationship of the artist and model. Whatever the setting, all his subjects collaborate in a way that allows for the most surprising poses and emotional intensity. Driven by a desire to tell a story in every picture he takes, Teller has shaped his own distinct and instantly recognisable style which combines humour, self-mockery and an emotional honesty.

A selection of Teller's books and tear sheets from his editorial and advertising work will be on show in the Fox Reading Room.

With thanks to the Juergen Teller Exhibitions Supporters Group: Lehmann Maupin, Shane Akeroyd, Derek & Christine Wilson, The Edwin Fox Foundation, and others who wish to remain anonymous. 

MoDA: from Richard Lumb

It's been really great to have so many Fashion Textile students making appointments to visit MoDA to undertake research either for MoDA Obsessions or the Arthur Silver Award.  The Study Room has never been in such demand.  Students have been very focussed about their research, challenging MoDA staff to find objects relating to any number of themes and provoking interesting discussions about the objects.  Encouragingly, many students have made repeat visits as they seek more information about their chosen objects.  Of course this is fantastic.  All that we ask is that if you make an appointment but find that whatever reason you are not able to  attend then please let us know as soon as possible - as this may free up your appointment for someone else.

Hopefully see you soon.

Best wishes.

Richard & Louisa

YR2: From Pam Simpson

Message for year two FSH 2936, on work experience placements from Pam Simpson:
Re. Essay questions.

Can I just remind you all that at the last taught session before the winter holiday on the 13th Dec we launched the essay questions; not everyone was present when all the tutors gave their presentations, please look on unihub for a copy of the questions, select one from the list.
It is possible to sign up for individual help re. finding research with Marion Syratt-Barnes the subject librarian.

Best wishes,
Good luck with your placements!
See you on 21st February.

Pam Simpson

MDX Undergraduate Fashion Show 2012

Here are some images from a fashion show organised by our BA Fashion students in April 2012.

This link also leads to detailed videos from the show

Have a look and be inspired!

Alexandra Cooper

Andreea Cretu

Frazer Donald

Sophia Melendez

Thein Min

Adam Chudecki

LFW Work Experience

The doll backstage volunteers!

The doll is also currently updating their volunteers data base, which presents the opportunity for fashion based work experience. They would love to hear from anybody interested in helping out backstage with various productions that they work with. Please email studio@thedoll.org stating your year of study, a brief description of any previous work experience, and if you have previously dresses models at fashion shows or other events. Ideally you could also attach your CV and a headshot image. 

CALLING ALL FASHION STUDENTS
WHO WANT TO BE 
PART OF LONDON FASHION WEEK BACKSTAGE!

The doll team are looking for bright,
enthusiastic dressers for LFW A/W 2013
When: Feb 2013
Time: Tbc
Location: Tbc
Designers: Tbc


INTERESTED?!
Email: studio@thedoll.org

Please state your year of study followed by any previous experience within the fashion industry!

From MoDA's Richard Lumb

Arthur Silver Award - MoDA's annual student competition for the attention of all 2nd & 3rd Yr Fashion Textiles students:

Calling all 2nd & 3rd Year Fashion Textile students! Do you know about the Arthur Silver Award - MoDA’s annual competition open to all 2nd & 3rd Year  Middlesex Art & Design students?  You have the chance to win a £1000 and eternal fame and fortune!  All you need to do is use MoDA’s collections for research and inspiration in the development of any piece of studio work under the guidance of your tutors.  Please visit MoDA’s website www.moda.mdx.ac.uk/students to download an application form and details on how to enter.  The deadline for entries is Friday 17th May 2013.  For more information contact Richard Lumb on 020 8411 4380 or email r.lumb@mdx.ac.uk

Best wishes, Richard