TRNZ’s “Cotton Harlequins.”
Opening Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at Thinkspace Projects in Los Angeles, California is artist TRNZ’s solo exhibition, “Cotton Harlequins.”
Inspired by the artist’s recent trips to local thrift shops and his childhood love of anime, the resulting collection of works on canvas and sculptural pieces are a colorful story told through clothing and facial expressions.
“Ukay-ukay” is a store in the Philippines where secondhand clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories are sold at a cheap price. The items sold are usually brought from European countries and North America, and resold to the community, bringing fashion influence and history.
In this collection, TRNZ breathes life into the garments for a third time, painting portraits featuring various pieces, patterns, and textures, each found during trips to the Ukay-ukay store. The result is layered and complex, just like the pieces of clothing, offering a window into cultural influence and the power of fashion as a visual medium.
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