A collaboration between Alanna Baird and Carol Miller
New Exhibition: INDISPOSABLE - June 1 - 8 2026
at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, St. Andrews, NB
in celebration of Ocean Week Canada
I worked with Carol Miller to create six wearable art pieces for Future Oceans International’s - Awaken New Depths exhibition in Calgary, Alberta September of 2024
Carol’s background in costume combined with my sculpture in recycled plastics.
Kelly Hofer photo credit
"Wedded to Plastics" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Abby Huising Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024 Our wearable art piece begins the historical story in the 18th century. The Wedded to Plastic outfit is made from material harvested from a thrift store wedding dress, embellished with plastics.
"Wedded to Plastics" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Abby Huising Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024
"Sea Grasses Invasive" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Cassandra Guerin Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024 From the French Revolution through to the Industrial Revolution we introduce our early 19th century Sea Grasses Invasive outfit of watery plastics from beverage containers.
"Sea Grasses Invasive" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Cassandra Guerin Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024
"Sea Urchin Fringe" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Pauline Yee Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024 The 20th century saw the horrors of the first world war alongside the race toward modern conveniences. We introduce our flapper style Sea Urchin Fringe made from donated fabric with acupuncture needle sleeve beading.
"Sea Urchin Fringe" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Pauline Yee Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024
"Vintage 40's Suit w Invasive Creatures" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Anna Kondretska Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024 Then through to the nuclear era and the movement of women into the workforce. Our Vintage 1940’s Suit w Invasive Creatures outfit illustrates the fallout.
"Vintage 40's Suit w Invasive Creatures" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Anna Kondretska Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024
"Skater Buoy" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Austin Landry Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024 We go on into the 21st century where we live with the ever advancing technological development including disposable fast fashion. Our Skater Buoy outfit includes marine waste fisheries plastic and hand printed invasive Lionfish.
"Skater Buoy" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Austin Landry Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024
"Fortuny style dress with Black Tunicate" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Shelby Chong Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024 The Fortuny Style Dress w Black Tunicate is a specific nod to our east coast marine invaders.
"Fortuny style dress with Black Tunicate" photo credit Kelly Hofer worn by Shelby Chong Awaken New Depths - Future Oceans International's sustainable fashion event 2024