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Olivia Batchelder ARTIST’S STATEMENT: Beginning with pure white silk, Olivia Batchelder applies liquid dyes to the gossamer cloth using watercolor techniques. The luminous surface drinks in the pure color and becomes a vibrant surface. Fire comes next, in the form of a 3-hour steam chamber, marrying the dye molecule to the silk fiber. After this, the color is permanent. Finished pieces may be hand-washed or dry-cleaned. Art couture is the result of this alchemical process. To purchase call: 310-377-7144 or e-mail: gabrielle2@earthlink.net
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Black and Fuchsia Dress and Matching Jacket (it's the one I call coatblack) Hand-painted crepe de chine silk trimmed with fuchsia charmeuse silk. Both pieces cut on the bias. Jackets by custom order, $395 - $550 Dresses by special order, $295 - $595 |
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Snow Princess Ensemble Silk gauze, charmeuse, crepe de chine and organza, cut on the bias. Long wrap plus lined 2-piece bias dress. Special occasion ensembles Custom order, $950 - $2,500 |
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Grape and Cinnamon Bubble Silk Sweater Hand-painted and hand-dyed bubble silk. Silk with 2% lycra for comfortable fit. Bubble silk sweataers by custom order, $325 |
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Orange Silk Jacket Hand-painted silk crepe de chine with stained glass motif, cut on the bias. Custom jackets, $395 - $600, coordinating custom dresses, $295 - $595 |
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Painted Silk Coat Hand-painted double crepe georgette Coats by custom order, $395 - $1,800 |
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