We are excited to let you know about a project that David Shrigley has been working on for some time.. "IT IS IT: Hand-Painted Tie-Dyes" are the first wearable painted artworks the artist has ever made.
Stand out at the next music festival in your one-of-a-kind Shrigley tie-dye! Or keep it pristine and display one these very special creations in your home.
IT IS IT Pre-Sale ► sign up now!
Opens: Fri 5 June, 15:00 CEST
Closes: Sun 7 June, 23.59 CEST
Price: €195 each
David and his studio have meticulously hand-dyed 100 individual t-shirts in an extensive range of tie-dye patterns and eye-popping colour combinations in all different sizes.
They have all been individually hand-painted by David with the words "IT IS IT" as the finishing touch.
No two t-shirts are the same, each one is entirely unique in one size only (sizes range from XS to 2XL).
Each t-shirt is signed and numbered in the neck label, and also comes with a certificate of authentication signed and numbered by the artist.
HOW TO GET A UNIQUE HAND-MADE TIE-DYE?
Preview all 100 designs now and get access to our exclusive 48-hour pre-sale by signing up to our mailing list. The pre-sale details are as follows:
START: Friday 5 June, 15:00 CEST
END: Sunday 7 June, 23.59 CEST
PRICE: €195 each
Each t-shirt exists in one size only, so you must be first to snap up your favourite! After the pre-sale, the remaining t-shirts will go on general release.
Sign up for the pre-sale now and see all 100 unique t-shirts. Here is a preview of some of the sublime designs available..
HOW WERE THE TIE-DYES MADE?
They are just so beautiful, how on earth did David and his studio make these fabulous creations? The tie-dye process is labour intensive but produces stunning often unexpected results.
First a plain white t-shirt is soaked in soda ash solution, so the fabric absorbs the colour deeply and evenly. Then the t-shirt is folded into one of three signature patterns — spiral, dandelion, or stained glass — securing it with rubber bands. Each section is then coloured with fabric dye by hand.
The t-shirt rests in a sealed bag for at least 12 hours to let the colours fully set. It is then rinsed and washed in a Synthrapol solution to lock in the colour vibrancy.
The t-shirt is hung out to dry, ready to be painted by David with the words "IT IS IT". A woven label, signed and numbered by David, is then sewn into the t-shirt neckline, and voila! It is it.
Details
100% organic cotton
Hand dyed with jacquard procion mx dye
Hand painted with vallejo textile paint
Signed and numbered with COA
100 unique pieces
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