Collection Online
Fluorescent spirals, outfit
Medium
screenprinted cotton
Measurements
(a) 72.0 cm (centre back) 13.0 cm (width across shoulders) (top)
(b) 81.0 cm (centre back) 33.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Accession Number
1998.57.a-b
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1998
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
(a) The sleeveless top is printed with a spiral pattern in fluorescent orange, pink, purple and yellow on a blue ground. This unusual toop has attached side panels, which can be worn loose or wrapped around the body. (b) The matching skirt is printed with a spiral pattern in fluorescent purple, yellow, red and pink on an orange ground. The skirt has a deep waistband and is gathered with triangular side wraps that give extra fullness or can be tied to constrict the bulk of the fabric