Daniel is known for living his life as art by wearing elaborate and extravagant ensembles that combine haute couture with vintage fabrics, found objects, chainmail, ethnic jewellery, millinery and more, in an expression of eccentric, creative energy. Inspired by art in all its forms - he has received comparisons to the Australian performance artist Leigh Bowery[1] and Gilbert & George - history and his travels, Lismore constantly combines and amalgamates multiple inspirations from around the world into vibrant expressions of cultural appreciation.
- LISMORE
- EISENBERGER
- WAKEFIELD
- GELITIN
- KUSTOW
ARTIST BIO
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IT WAS LIVE
‘Exercise I’ is a collaborative event between POAN and Daniel Lismore, which gives itsvisitors the unique opportunity to witness the birth of an artwork. The project entails live garment painting by the artist, thus blurring the boundaries between ‘boutique’ and‘gallery’, ‘art’ and ‘fashion’. This liminality strongly echoes Lismore’s own extravagant style,which notoriously turns clothing into sculpture and vice-versa. The exclusive garments will be available for purchase, allowing their owners to immerse themselves in the wearable works and interact with art in an unprecedentedly intimate way.
Lismore’s notoriously eye-catching outfits, which earned him Vogue’s title of ‘England’s Most Eccentric Dresser’, come at the price of constant scrutiny and judgement. Consequently, the drawings displayed at ‘Exercise I’ are the artist’s way of staring back at the crowd. By depicting the individual faces that make up the crowd of curious onlookers, Lismore himself becomes the observer and playfully reverses the roles of ‘watcher’ and ‘watched’.
DL X POAN Cap 5/8
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THE PORTRAITS
Lismore’s focus on portraiture not only counteracts the pointing fingers and gaping mouths, but also places the visitor into the artist’s shoes. Surrounded by an intimidating multitude of staring eyes, the viewer becomes the centre of attention, thus subverting the conventional ‘artwork-to-viewer’ dynamic. Thus, ‘Exercise I’ becomes astriking reminder of the fact that everyone stares – people of all ages, genders, backgrounds and sexualities. And so do Peoples Of All Nations.
Shot by GW, Copyright Daniel Lismore
Shot by GW, Copyright Daniel Lismore
Shot by GW, Copyright Daniel Lismore
Shot by GW, Copyright Daniel Lismore
Shot by GW, Copyright Daniel Lismore
CHRISTIAN EISENBERGER
ARTIST BIO
Christian Eisenberger initially became known for thousands of painted cardboard cutouts[2] which he, at first anonymously, placed in public space. His motifs were social outcasts, such as immigrants or beggars. Later on, he portrayed famous figures of world history, often adorned with halos. These portraits were typically marked with a number, the last of them carrying the number 9975.1
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WEARABLE ART.... LITERALLY
POAN is introducing a new collaboration with Austrian artist Christian Eisenberger and photographer James Kelly.
The collection came to fruition as Eisenberger started working on fabric which was sent to him by Peoples Of All Nations. The paintings were then transformed into garments by POAN creative Director Georg Weissacher. The vestige of fabric were stretched into canvases, matching the collection which Weissacher had created.
Christian Eisenberger and Georg Weissacher’s work both have movement, power, sensuality and sustainability in common. The gesture in Eisenberger’s work is echoed in the cut and silhouette designed by Georg Weissacher. The collection also has a strong accent on sustainability, and the Zero waste fashion movement.
The final limited edition capsule collection is made of these “sets” which include both the garments and the paintings.
Hero Eisenberger Sweatpants Beige
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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK
Each set was photographed by renowed society photographer James Kelly, the pictures show models wearing the clothes, whilst shadow like figures hold the canvases from which the attires were born.
The pictures complete this collaboration between great creative minds. The canvases are held up as flags, in front of which the models stand as a legion, all representing the power of partnership.
Shot by James Kelly, Copyright POAN Ltd
Shot by James Kelly, Copyright POAN Ltd
Shot by James Kelly, Copyright POAN Ltd
Shot by James Kelly, Copyright POAN Ltd
Shot by James Kelly, Copyright POAN Ltd
Impressions from the launch evening, all picutres taken by James Kelly.
NETTIE WAKEFIELD
ARTIST BIO
Nettie Wakefield (b.1987) is a British artist based in London. She spent summers at the Charles Cecil studios in Florence before completing a foundation year at Chelsea College of Art, a BA in Art History at Leeds University and her Masters degree in Drawing at Wimbledon College of Art, graduating September 2013.
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OCEAN TRASH
OCEAN TRASH
OCEAN TRASH
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For Nettie Wakefield, the illustrious illustrator tapped into the irregular muse to collaborate with POAN on a capsule collection that is sure to outfit you whether for dinner or dance. In the mind of a certain type of person the urban camo that comes with crumpled McDonalds bags on the street and the disregarded cans of beer match well with countless sea of empty cigarette containers and candy wrappers. Any city dweller can appreciate this mundane part of life when you walk amongst the night creatures.
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Nettie Cropped Ocean Trash Jacket Lightblue
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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK
What inspired you to take on these specific disregarded items to add to your collage.
So I actually produced all these watercolour and colour pencil works in 2014 but they’ve recently attracted more attention than ever before. I think this might be down to a thirst for colour and vibrancy post pandemic! But at the time in 2014, this was my second series after the reverse portrait series. I was sitting with Georg Weissacher (creative director at POAN) and he took a liking to the trash series, especially for a summer collection. We went through a few background options and settled on the ocean background both because of the cheerful aesthetic juxtaposed with an environmental reminder. We called it Ocean Trash. POAN are big on sustainability and cruelty free clothing. They don’t use leather, fur or feathers. They opt for materials kinder to mother nature such as recycled materials and organic cotton. The clothes are made at family run artisan workshops in Florence. They reduce waste in a number of ways, including a more mindful approach in pattern cutting and reworking leftover stock fabrics.
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Copyright Nettie Wakefield
Copyright Nettie Wakefield
Copyright Nettie Wakefield
Copyright Nettie Wakefield
Impressions from the launch evening, all picutres taken by James Kelly.
Impressions from the launch evening, all picutres taken by George Davidson.
GELITIN
ARTIST BIO
Gelitin is comprised of four artists.
They met first in 1978 when they all attended a summer camp.
Since then they are playing and working together.
1993 they began exhibiting internationally.
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK
It is not the first time that Gelatin has referenced Leonardo Da Vinci’s iconic Mona Lisa. The ongoing series, first exhibited in 2008 at the Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, pays homage to the most famous painting in the world. Gelatin’s interpretations of the iconic lady, created from plasticine, play with the viewer’s imagination and explore the concept of the cultural icon, questioning its all-encompassing power over human memory and perception. Ultimately, even the Austrian Post presented one of the many unusual Gelatin interpretations of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa on a special stamp.
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Untitled by Gelitin, photographed by GW
Untitled by Gelitin, photographed by GW
Untitled by Gelitin, photographed by GW
Untitled by Gelitin, photographed by GW
BENJAMIN KUSTOW
ARTIST BIO
Ben Kustow is a contemporary artist known for his innovative approach to visual storytelling. His work often combines traditional painting techniques with modern digital media, creating a unique blend of textures and perspectives. Kustow's art explores themes of identity, memory, and the human experience, frequently drawing on personal and cultural narratives. His pieces have been exhibited in various galleries and art shows, garnering attention for their emotional depth and technical proficiency. Through his art, Kustow aims to challenge viewers' perceptions and evoke introspection.