This exhibition explo
RES the intersection of fashion, identity, performance, and self-expression. Well-Dressed begins with portraits featuring individuals in various kinds of dress, often wearing colorful garments. Some clothing items, like the yellow dress in
Joseph Stella鈥檚 painting Joy of Living, starkly contrast with their surroundings, while others, such as the photograph, Punzante by Argentinian artists Ra煤l Eduardo Stolkiner (known as RES) and
Constanza Piaggio, emphasize pattern and materiality, presenting a woman adorned in a stole made entirely of wire.
One section of the exhibition examines the concept of 鈥渃ollective dress,鈥 highlighting works that portray groups of individuals wearing similar or identical outfits or uniforms. Another section focuses on the attire of dancers, performers, musicians, and actors. The final section showcases artworks that depict only clothing or accessories; pieces such as
Michael Craig-Martin鈥檚 Untitled (Sunglasses) and
Karen LaMonte鈥檚 Reclining Dress Absence function almost as surrogate portraits, allowing viewers to imagine whom they might represent.
The exhibition is organized by the Vero Beach Museum of Art.