Helle Mardahl, born in 1976, is a Copenhagen-based artist who blurs the boundaries of art and fashion.
She studied fashion design at Central Saint Martins, a prestigious institution in London. Mardahl was also awarded “Statens Kunstfonds†(the state art fond), a three year working grant, providing her with the opportunity to work in the fields between fashion, art, sculpture and installation.
In 2006 she launched herself as an artist and no longer a fashion designer.
I can't wait to see what she does next
Global Artists to Watch
Helle Mardahl
Trend Themes
1. Blurring Boundaries of Art and Fashion - The trend of artists incorporating elements of fashion into their artwork can disrupt traditional art and fashion industries, creating new hybrid forms of creative expression.
2. Multi-disciplinary Artistic Practices - The trend of artists working across various creative fields, such as fashion, sculpture, and installation, presents opportunities for collaborative innovation and the creation of unique, multidimensional art experiences.
3. Transitioning From Fashion Design to Art - The trend of fashion designers transitioning into the world of art opens up new possibilities for experimentation, pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic mediums and introducing fresh perspectives.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can leverage the trend of blurring boundaries between art and fashion to explore new avenues for artistic expression and attract a wider audience by merging elements of fashion with traditional art forms.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can tap into the trend of fashion designers venturing into art by collaborating with artists to create innovative and boundary-breaking fashion designs that blur the line between art and wearable fashion.
3. Creative Education - The creative education industry can adapt to the trend of multi-disciplinary artistic practices by offering interdisciplinary programs that equip aspiring artists with diverse skills and knowledge, fostering innovation and cross-pollination across different artistic disciplines.