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Each year there are six section themes for designers to be inspired by when entering the competition. This includes three recurring sections; Aotearoa, Avant-garde and Open, and an additional three sections which are unique to each annual competition.
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In 2023, the audience was taken to a futurist world BEYOND.
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Earthling is the third and final piece in a wearable art trilogy by Saunders and takes its inspiration from the rising popularity of adult colouring book. Promoting mindfulness in a “world under increasing stress”, Earthling celebrates earth’s natural wonders in a fun, vibrant, and beautifully crafted garment made from EVA foam, acrylic paint, and wire.
Art Trilogy by Gill Saunders contains certain design elements inspired by Mexican culture and traditions and the designer acknowledges the traditional heritage of these elements. The works also include design influences from other global cultures; notably Egyptian, Japanese, Greek and other European countries, as well as Norse mythology and natural world elements
WOW and the designer of the 'Art Trilogy', Gill Saunders, apologise for failing to initially acknowledge that certain design elements included in this series of work are inspired by Mexican culture and traditions. Read WOW’s 2025 Cultural Guidelines for Designers.
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WOW is a world renowned wearable art experience, where an annual design competition culminates in a spectacular show combining theatre, art, fashion, music, & performance.
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