Tactile Portfolio

Inspiration: Africa

A series of mixed media surface-treatment experimentations inspired by the African culture of ornamenting the body
and the craft of concentric layering of strings of beads, fabric, and rope to create colorful neck and head pieces.

Photography: Karen Kalou & Josette Youssef  www.karenandjosette.com 
Model: Josette Youssef


Inspiration: Portraits

An ink-illustrated portrait is printed on to silk organza later draped into a voluminous dress.

Photography: Karen Kalou & Josette Youssef  www.karenandjosette.com 
Model: Josette Youssef


Inspiration: Africa

A series of prints inspired by African head dress and executed by ink hand drawings.

Inspiration: Spring

A series of prints inspired by the blooming of Spring time. The prints were painted on silk by the use of resist dyeing such as Batik.