Dr. Audrius Plioplys
Contemporary art leaves gallery walls
and becomes a beautiful fashion statement
Wishing you and yours a wonderful summer!
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EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Model Icon Fashion Show took place historic Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago. During the show. I was awarded the Educator of the Year Award. This is a tremendous honor for me and it is truly gratifying that my efforts to educate the youth about neurobiology and art are recognized.
Interest in education is not limited to Chicago -- this award caught the attention of fashion critics in Lithuania. A very nice write-up appeared in Lithuanian National Radio and Televison (LRT). The Lithuanian language text can be read here and the English translation here. This article was reprinted in the Chicago newspaper Draugas (Friend). The Lithuanian text is here and the English translation here.
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Spellbound in Silk was featured during the Model Icon Fashion Show,
Palmer House Hilton, downtown Chicago, brief YouTube videos: summary, finale
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Spellbound in Silk was featured during New York Fashion Week:
brief YouTube videos: summary, red, green, black, and more
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This collection was also featured during the Allegro Fashion Show in Lemont, IL:
YT videos: summary; behind the scenes: one, two, three, and more
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​ Art of quality affects the viewer emotionally, psychologically and intellectually. When such pieces can also be experienced through softness, warmth, touch--then they become magical. My medium is silk. My latest series is Spellbound in Silk.
For over thirty years I have been both a professional artist and a neurologist-neuroscientist. I have been artistically exploring the origins of thinking, of consciousness. How is it that we are aware of ourselves, of others? How is it that social interactions, culture, and civilizations arise? Basically, what is it that makes us human? These silk works of art, just as my previous pieces, have multiple overlapping, interweaving layers of content, meaning and visual elements. Complexity of their design matches the complexity of our own thought processes.
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With these scarves I am taking art off gallery and museum walls and making it available to use and enjoy. There is no better way to experience spellbinding art than by handling it, placing it next to your face, feeling it's softness and warmth. The artistic content of each scarf blends with your own inner being.
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These are large-scale, 100% pure silk scarves, 140 x 140 cm (55 x 55 in). The mulberry silk used is of the highest quality with twill weaving. The printing techniques are state of the art. All materials used in the production process are environmentally friendly, non-toxic with OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification. STANDARD 100 is the strictest environmental certification in the world. These scarves are heavy, durable and warm.
L'OFFICIEL is Europe's primary fashion magazine. Recently it carrier two reviews about my silk scarves: Exceptional silk wraps and Spirituality in silk. This past month many positive reviews appeared: CanvasRebel, Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT), VORUTA, Mokslo Lietuva and Draugas. Other evaluations of note were in LRT and Draugas. A full listing of art reviews is HERE.
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More information about Spellbound in Silk can be found HERE.
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These stunning fashion statements are an excellent way to cope with the cold weather. They are large, warm and durable.
These silk scarves are also impressive gifts.
Free shipping and handling on orders of 2 or more scarves