Scenic the Phoenix
“Femme Luxe”
Upcycled Acrylic Handbag with Mixed Media Inlay , Vintage magazine, Tiffany Blue Suede Paper 7" x 4" x 3"
Meet OFFLINE, wearable art by Scenic the Phoenix. As a nature-based artist, Cecelia's practice is rooted in field research and contemplation of the living world. Recently, Cecelia has been reckoning with the fact that *we too* are nature. How do our instincts and behaviors shape our reality, especially when it comes to sex, evolution, and human nature? What is the grander role of queer people in helping create a more highly evolved society — and how can more of us tell our stories to pave the way for the healing and empathy our world desperately needs?
These handbags are the result of 3+ years of prototyping to arrive at a sustainable, durable, and captivating design. The current form factor transforms throwaway acrylic into a unique and cherished accessory with handmade inlays carefully nested within a clear purse. This 1-of-1 design is made from a vintage Penthouse magazine cover and suede paper, found materials from Austin’s North Loop vintage district. Reclaiming the female body to make a handbag for women and queer people, we rescue her from the plight of selling war stories and Marlboros in a men’s magazine. Here's to being the change we want to see — every small spark fuels the revolution.
$250
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SKU: Dressup060
$250.00Price
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