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Béatrice is an interdisciplinary artist with a French fashion design background. She has been 10 years/10 times finalist of New Zealand World of WearableArt 2010-2019 and won 2 Awards 2010 and 2012.
For the last nine years, her “Jewellery for the Wall & the Body” focuses on exploring the function of the body, its proper language and position in society. Her narrative is about attitude towards adornment, non-gender, ageing, Covid impact.
Carlson’s work presents a very strong emphasis on upcycling/repurposing and rethinking the notion of preciousness.
Key philosophy: Wabi Sabi, Slow making, Circular Sustainability, Craftsmanship.
Contact Links:
Contact Links:
Email: bcarlsonart@icloud.com
Instagram: beatricecarlsonart
Facebook: Béatrice Carlson Bijou for the Wall & the Body
2011 - The Bell of the Ball
WOW Finalist Kiwiana Section
2011 - The Bell of the Ball
WOW Finalist Kiwiana Section
Photo: B.Carlson
PhotoCredit: World of WearableArt LTD.
Concept: She is All Black.
She has got her Nonu wig, she looks like an Hurricane going to a Crusade without any Blues.
Materials: Eden park dead rugby balls, rugby studs and laces, rugby head protection, merino fleece, Swarovski rhinestones, fabric remnants lining, various paints.
Anecdote: When I called Eden Park and told one of the manager I needed some balls…He invited me immediately to pick up 12 of them…Having a French accent might have helped a bit… For a French person, Rugby and Merino were my interpretation of Kiwiana.
2012 - Marquise Rāwahi
WOW Winner South Pacific Award
2012 - Marquise Rāwahi
WOW Winner South Pacific Award
Photo: B Carlson
Concept: Marquise Rāwahi, Marquise overseas… a tribute to South Pacific women and my french ancestory.
Materials: Photo composition and digital print on Perspex, Harakeke, kina, drift wood.
Process: The wig of Harakeke is dyed in the colour of Paua. All the leftover pieces I did not dye have been braided when fresh and used to stitch the side skirt. I made everything from concept to pattern, photographic work on Perspex and Lycra.
This work combines dyed flax, Lycra and manipulated photographic imagery on Perspex, creating a striking fusion of traditional materials and contemporary technology.
2013 - The 5th Element
2013 Wow finalist Open Section
2013 - The 5th Element
2013 Wow finalist Open Section
Photo: B Carlson
Concept: The Fifth element is Digital. We all want to represent ourselves to our best, creating an un-realistic image of who we would like to be. Is it really our best .
Materials: Photo composition and digital print on Perspex, garden hose, velvet, rugby head protection, lycra, rhinestones
2014 - Boobie or not Boobie, That's the question. WOW Finalist Bizarre Bra Section
2014 - Boobie or not Boobie, That's the question. WOW Finalist Bizarre Bra Section
Photo: B Carlson
Concept: My practice is about recycling/ repurposing. An old discarded Hamlet book deserved better that finishing in the bin.
Materials: Hamlet book, bra, resin cast hand, skull mask, rhinestone
2015 - Accordion Illusion
WOW Finalist Open Section
2015 - Accordion Illusion
WOW Finalist Open Section
Photo credtit: World of WearableArt LTD.
Concept: As artits, we live in our own world often getting trapped in our own creations, suffocating and looking for an escape
Materials: Hamlet book, bra, resin cast hand, skull mask, rhinestone
2016 - On Edge - The Gardener
WOW Finalist Bizarre Bra Section
2016 - On Edge - The Gardener
WOW Finalist Bizarre Bra Section
Photo Credit: World of WearableArt LTD.
Photo: B Carlson
Concept: Initially finalist of WOW 2010, on edge bra was part of a body of work about breast cancer. ”Grim Gardener” is tidying the burnt foliage. No matter what, it is going to grow and flourish again. Tribute to all the women with Breast cancer.
Materials: PVC plaque of English box, bra, acrylic paint, miniatures
2017 - The Eternal Dance
WOW Finalist Open Section
2017 - The Eternal Dance
WOW Finalist Open Section
Photo Credit: World of WearableArt LTD.
Concept: Carpe diem! We can be eternal: if we enjoy life we will enjoy after life!
Materials: Photo composition and digital print on Perspex, miniatures, rhinestones, fabric remnants, tassels
Photo Credit: B Carlson
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