K. Lee Manuel

K. Lee Manuel (1936–November 5, 2003) was an American fiber artist and painter.[1][2] She was an important figure in the field of wearable art, also known as "artwear" and "art-to-wear."[3] She is best known for her hand-painted feather collars, clothing, and accessories, including kimono.[1]

Born in Loma Linda, California,[2] she studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, and received her bachelor of fine arts from the San Francisco Art Institute.[4] She lived and worked in Santa Cruz, California.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cacicedo, Jean Williams (March 2004). "In Memoriam K. Lee Manuel". Ornament. 27 (3): 13.
  2. 1 2 "K. Lee Manuel". craftinamerica.org. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  3. ↑ Mills, Rosie Chambers; Tigerman, Bobbye (2016). Beyond Bling. Los Angeles and New York: Los Angeles County Museum Art and DelMonico Books/Presel. p. 83.
  4. ↑ Hamaker, Barbara (June 1989). "K. Lee Manuel's splendid ceremonial raiments". Ornament. 12 (4): 40.
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