Tractor by Antoni + Alison
Back in 2003, Elliott Gallery opened its doors as one of the very first, purely Fine Art Photography Galleries in The Netherlands, with an extraordinary exhibition by the internationally renowned British Fashion design duo, Antoni + Alison.
Twenty years later, we couldn’t be more thrilled and excited to welcome their fabulous work back in Amsterdam and celebrating our Anniversary in the best way we could ever imagine! So, Elliott Gallery is honoured to present:
Photography NOT to Wear - Part II
A solo exhibition by Antoni of Antoni + Alison
Donna No.1 by Antoni + Alison
Throughout their career, spanning more than 40 years, Antoni + Alison have studied to understand and work with the History of Fashion and for the past decade, the placement of fashion on a body. The draping of fabric, the height and placement of a line, the disguising or accentuating of a figure. The placement of a bow (or a tractor). Imagining how a Photograph can be worn in the best way possible.
This knowledge of both Photography and Fashion leaves them in a unique position to use the two in harmony, in order to balance a piece of work - whether it will be hung on the body or the wall. The cut of each dress has been meticulously worked out to be the most appropriate for the wearer, the photograph and the onlooker. All designed to not disturb the print, but equally make the wearer and the viewer happy and intrigued.
“Our fashion work has given us certain rules to follow. Like working with seasons and visually changing our work to follow each season. Our photographic work allows us to break certain rules. Like photographing the heaviest of items (the tractor or a heavy wool) and placing them on the lightest of fabrics, or making light even lighter, with our net, gauze or sky work.”
- Antoni Burakowski
The Exhibition Opening will take place at Elliott Gallery on Saturday 27th May 2023 (17.00 to 20.00) in presence of the Artist.
The exhibition will be on view until 23rd of September.
Please, contact us at info@elliott.gallery for press inquiries. Antoni Burakowski is available for interview.