Judith Solodkin – United States

“Hats Up”

Category: Traditional

Description

“Hats Up” are 2 felted hat forms fused into one hat with feathers intersecting their brims. Sewn together and worn as one they represent the merging of genders and partners into a cooperative but tipsy combination. From all angles they balance, intersect and blend into one unit. Yes, the sum is greater than the parts.

Materials

• Fur Felt
• Millinery wire
• Thread
• Petersham
• Feathers

Techniques

• Steamed and formed felt
• Sewing
• Wiring
• Feather work