The Ascension of BeautyMark Fast
From the age of 12, Canadian-born Mark Fast dreamed of being a fashion designer. Today, he is one of the world’s most distinctive creators of knitwear – a term hardly sufficient to describe the sensual and strikingly sculptural products of his art.
Using stitching techniques of his own devising, Fast exploits the potential of various blends of Lycra with wool, angora, or viscose to create areas of tension and volume as he hand forms his garments to the curves of a woman’s body. It is a deeply personal process, one he has described as “very organic . . . a very abstract expressionist way of working.”
Now this remarkable designer further transcends the boundary between art, fashion, and beauty by creating an installation exclusively for Luminato. Descending from its surroundings, a knit sculpture evokes the symbol of eternal femininity – the rose.
Be sure to experience this extraordinary undertaking by one of the fashion world’s boldest innovators.
“Fast (is) at the forefront of a group of talented knitwear designers intent on pushing fashion's boundaries.”
-The Sunday Times
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COMMENTS
6 comments
Allison @ Luminato said: On June 17, 2010 9:32am
Hi Anne~
Mark Fast's The Ascension of Beauty exhibit is open 24 hours a day in Brookfield Place, which is located at 181 Bay Street.
Enjoy the exhibit - it's beautiful!
Anne said: On June 16, 2010 5:31pm
I don't understand when this actually takes place. The time states 12:01 am, but when choosing a date, it now states 12:01 am to 11:59 pm. Is this an all-day, every day event?
Would someone please reply and let me know - I'd love to see it.
Aida said: On June 13, 2010 1:23am
The scene staged to represent the dress is unbelievable. I have never seen anything like this. Brookfield Place looks terrific. Thank you Mark for creating this beauty!
nicole said: On June 8, 2010 10:32am
very pretty
Lindsay said: On May 31, 2010 10:37am
LOVE following Mark's work! Can't wait to be there!
Adeye said: On May 29, 2010 1:02pm
I can't wait to see this!