Amanda Jackson | Fashion Design | University of Cincinnati | jacksa4@mail.uc.edu | (513) 550-3095

Senior Thesis Capstone Project

The City i s My Canvas is an evening wear collection inspired by the way graffiti transforms a simple building into a unique work of art. The meaning and appearance o f each g raffiti m ural i s unique depending o n the artist and t he motivation behind t heir masterpiece. With e thereal, organic lines, bold color, and exciting personality, graffiti enhances a building by bringing it to life in a way that is unattainable through architecture alone. As graffiti embellishes a building, fabric embellishes the human body. I aspire to transform a woman’s body into a work of art. Simple silhouettes and geometric details will come to life when adorned with flowing, vibrant, hand-painted silk chiffon.

“Imagine a c ity w here graffiti wasn’t illegal, a city w here everybody could draw wherever they liked. W here every street was awash with a million colors and little phrases. Where standing a t a bus stop was never boring. A city t hat f elt like a party where everyone w as invited, not j ust the estate agents and barons o f big business. I magine a c ity like that and s top leaning against the wall- i t’s wet.”- Banksey, Wall and Piece

Inspiration Board

Preliminary Sketches

Preliminary Sketches

Preliminary Sketches

Final Sketch

Final Sketch

Preliminary Sketches

Final Sketch

Final Sketch

Practice and Draping

Practice and Draping

Practice and Draping

Fabric Dying Process

Fabric Dying Process

Final Garments

Final Garments

“Graffiti ultimately wins out over proper art because it becomes part of your city, it’s a tool.”

- Banksey

DAAP Fashion Show

DAAP Fashion Show

DAAP Fashion Show

DAAP Fashion Show

Thank You

Amanda Jackson |F ashion Design | University of Cincinnati | jacksa4@mail.uc.edu | (513) 550-3095