Catherine McGuiness and Shan Turner Carroll at Flow & Glow

Studio A’s Catherine McGuiness worked in collaboration with artist Shan Turner Carroll to create an avant-garde princess costume, which debuted at the Flow and Glow art markets on the 26th and 27th of May 2022.

Shan Turner Carroll’s practice merges elements of performance and sculpture, often using miscellaneous materials to craft experimental garments to be photographed. During his Guest Art residency at Studio A, he partnered with McGuiness to create a magical gown inspired by her artworks, constructed with fabric scraps sourced in studio. The finished look was a custom assemblage of iridescent and mesh fabrics in an assortment of hues, which was paired with a sculptural tiara.

The art market was curated by Consuelo Cavaniglia and Abigail Moncrieff as a part of Flow and Glow, a two-day program of panel conversations, music and art in Wynyard Lane, Sydney city. McGuiness’ market stall featured a beautiful arrangement of her artworks available for purchase.

The two artists attended the event in costume as a regal ‘Princess and Prince Charming’ duo, McGuiness in her dazzling dress and Turner Carroll flaunting a textured gold and blue cape.

Words: Anna McKey