GINA
"AWE!D
GYRL" RENAY
IS AWARRIOR STITCHOLOGIST
skilled in the ART of DA HOOK
FIBER-LICIOUS even....
I foam at "da Hook"
as well as the mastermind and freestyling visionary designer of her fashion-tabulous line called AWE!Some CROCHET. She is an innovative instructor extolling both individuals and groups in the art & joy of freeform design. She specializes in YOUnique wearable art clothing and accessories with a strong afrocentric flair with touches of Victorian and folk art influences tossed in the mix. All of her designs are one-of-a-kind spontaneous artistry. She believes one should either be a work of art or wear a work of art: to thy own style be true.
Avant-Garde Knitwear Designer
Stitchologist/Coach
Poetess
Conceptual Fiber Artist
Sign Praise Interpretative Dancer
Model & Talent Coordinator/Promoter
Storyteller
Wardrobe Stylist
Costume Designer
Mixed Media Artist
Blogger
Cheerleader/Coach/Mentor: I teach teen-preneurs how to market their crochet.
Her fashions have been featured on tv, in magazines, newspapers, galleries, music videos, hair & fashion shows.
"I can create whatever you can imaGINA", is her heart's cry utilizing a YOUnique collaboration of your vision with hers to create poetic threads.
My style has been described as edgy, sexy, artsy, inspirational and innovative.
Having arrived in Atlanta August 2005 from Escatawpa, MS a day before Hurricane Katrina hit, she has unleashed a fury of her own. She has adorned herself with strength, courage and determination to persevere to make a name for herself. Having lost 90% of everything to the storm, she impassionedly and dauntlessly announces: 'Katrina will not defeat me--you can't keep this good stitch down!'
'My art in thread is a bold, vibrant expression of avant-garde individuality. I develop a frenzied urgency of spiritual energy fusing the beautiful with the unusual. Each fiberous strand forges a new life of art for tomorrow's possibilities, today's vision and yesterday's strengths. I ardently test and push the boundaries of style by blending art with fashion, creativity with passion and edgy sophistication without apology.'
With a flaire for the unorthodox, GINA RENAY's styles are haute, haute, haute!
AVAILABLE FOR:
Fashion & Trunk Shows
Film, Television, Video
Motivational Speaking
Private & Group Instruction