Unleash your creative voice through fashion, art, and identity in this dynamic workshop led by visionary artist and fashion designer Nixi Killick.
During this free online event, students will be guided by Nixi to consider the concept of wearable identity by creating symbolic identity tiles. Drawing on personal themes, feelings and values, students will design abstract motifs using shape, symbol and colour. Killick will also share some suggestions for turning each unique identity tile into a repeatable artwork that can be applied to wearable formats such as bags, patches, t-shirts and more.
Presented in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery and inspired by Killick’s transformation of hand-drawn art into digital fashion, this workshop encourages students to explore how clothing and design can convey meaning, tell stories, and reflect who we are.
Students will:
- Understand and apply the developmental stages of a creative process
- Consider the ways mythical figures can inspire and inform a unique self-portrait
- Develop techniques that can be applied to the development of an artwork
Students participating in this program will need:
- Plain drawing paper
- Coloured pencils
- Colour markers
- A graphite pencil, eraser and sharpener are optional
This program is presented in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, and is part of the National Portrait Gallery’s Wearable Identity program series for students and teachers.
Registrations will be managed by the National Portrait Gallery. Registered participants will receive an email a week before their booked session.
Cost: Free
Duration: 60 minutes
About the artist
Nixi Killick is a Melbourne-based artist, fashion designer, and self-described “imagineer”, renowned for her vibrant, psychedelic streetwear that merges art, technology, and performance. Her work often incorporates augmented reality, enabling wearers to interact with digital animations and immersive experiences.
Drawing from a background in circus and performance arts, Killick’s creations are both visually striking and conceptually rich. Her garments are featured in the NGV Collection, and in 2023, her work was showcased in the Melbourne Now exhibition at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, highlighting her innovative approach to fashion and creativity.
Killick also brings her expertise to educational settings, having led workshops such as the “Ways of Making” program at NGV, where she guided educators in creating Kusama- inspired sculptures. Her practice continues to inspire new generations to think boldly and express themselves through art and design.