Unleash your creativity through fashion, art and identity in this dynamic workshop led by artist and fashion designer Nixi Killick.
During this free online event, students will be guided by Nixi Killick to consider the concept of wearable identity by creating symbolic identity tiles. Drawing on personal themes, feelings and values, students will design abstract motifs using shape, symbol and colour. Killick will share suggestions for turning each unique identity tile into a repeatable artwork that can be applied to wearable formats such as bags, patches, t-shirts and more.
Presented in collaboration with the National Gallery of Victoria, and inspired by Killick’s transformation of hand-drawn art into digital fashion, this workshop encourages students to explore how clothing and design can convey meaning, tell stories and reflect who we are.
Students will:
- Understand and apply the developmental stages of a creative process.
- Consider the ways mythical figures can inspire and inform a unique self portrait.
- Develop techniques that can be applied to the development of an artwork.
About Nixi Killick
Nixi Killick is a Melbourne-based artist, fashion designer and self-described ‘imagineer’, whose vibrant, psychedelic streetwear merges art, technology and performance. Her work often incorporates augmented reality, enabling wearers to interact with digital animations and immersive experiences.
Drawing from a background in circus and performance arts, Killick’s creations are both visually striking and conceptually rich. Her garments are featured in the NGV collection, and in 2023, her work was showcased in the Melbourne Now exhibition at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, highlighting her innovative approach to fashion and creativity.
Killick also brings her expertise to educational settings, having led workshops such as the Ways of Making program at NGV, where she guided educators in creating Yayoi Kusama-inspired sculptures. Her practice continues to inspire new generations to think boldly and express themselves through art and design.
Curriculum connections
- Learning areas: Visual Arts (Exploring and Creating)
- General capabilities: Creative and Critical Thinking, Intercultural Capability
Materials list
Students participating in this program will need:
- Plain drawing paper
- Colour pencils
- Colour markers
- A graphite pencil, eraser and sharpener are optional
Registered participants will receive an email a week before their booked session, detailing a list of household/classroom items needed.
This program is presented in collaboration with the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.
