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Singlet and skirt

Singlet and skirt
 2002 {spring-summer 2003}

Medium
linen, screenprinted linen, cotton (rib, drill, thread), plastic (sequins), nylon and metal (fastening)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
linen, screenprinted linen, cotton (rib, drill, thread), plastic (sequins), nylon and metal (fastening)
Measurements
(a) 45.0 cm (centre back) 33.0 cm (waist, flat) (singlet)
(b) 82.0 cm (centre back) 41.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, printed (vertically) in ink on white cotton: akira
Accession Number
2025.153.a-b
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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