London based Una Burke created conceptual pieces, a series of eight human gestures associated with the cause, the physical and psychological effect and the healing stages of human trauma. The sculpted leather, vegetable treated, remind you of medical braces. With this she is trying (and succeeded) to create Avant Garde Carcass-like pieces that signify the potential for healing within the body.
Úna also notes that the beautiful thing about these objects are that you can break them down into separate pieces (arm pieces, leg pieces, head or neck pieces and shoulder pieces). But I think it takes away the essence of the designs overall. She shouldn't have given us the option to separate the pieces, the whole concept behind these leather beauties will literally fall apart.
But then I browsed and browsed and saw something I really liked! The launch of Úna Burke’s first commercial collection of hand-crafted structural accessories for Spring/Summer 2011. A great way to broaden her horizon and reach a bigger art-piece-lovin' audience without changing her concept. She just made it wearable (I would have worn the Re Treat pieces to though). Also available at Not Just A Label.
Re Treat Exhibition Pieces
Spring/Summer 2011
