“1950’s Fashion of Rhode Island” by Chloe Chagnon, Ponaganset High School

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“1950’s Fashion of Rhode Island” by Chloe Chagnon, Ponaganset High School

The work displayed represents 1950s fashion in Rhode Island. I had a really fun time working on this project. At first, I was very overwhelmed with all the potential inspiration and ideas. I wanted to make sure it was something I would enjoy creating. I tried different materials, like oil pastels and chalk pastels, but ultimately I didn’t like how they fit with this piece. I then switched to fine Sharpie and made the main 1950s doll in the center black and white. After that, I found it easy to construct and think about how I wanted this project to look. I used a fun-colored tulle and ribbon to give this piece a sense of joy. When people look at this project, I want them to feel as though they were in the 1950s dressed in fun and fancy clothes that they would have worn in that time. This project was very new for me and I learned a lot. I have never worked with a fine sharpie, tulle, or ribbon on a project. I loved using the tulle and I think it makes the project come alive. Overall, I am very satisfied with this project and I hope people are able to see the joy in 1950’s fashion.

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