WAM x mamafilm: Fabric & Film
Whether subtle or extravagant, a film’s costume design conveys its social fabric – the essential storytelling elements of time, place, personality and more.
In conjunction with Wichita Art Museum’s Isabelle De Borchgrave’s exquisite exhibition, we have curated a series of films that span the decades, to celebrate the art of costume design on screen. These films feature iconic costumes that are unforgettable and often scene-stealing.
Join us, along with local experts and aficionados, who will contextualize the costumes as they relate to each story and give you questions and insights to ponder while enjoying the film; followed by a brief conversation.
Purple Rain
Dir. Directed by Prince, Albert Magnoli (1984)
May 12 | 6:30pm
With Special Guest: Nina Winter, TISSU Sewing Studio
$10, or Free for WAM Members
A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid’s spotlight — and his girl.
Nina Winter is an Artist, Entrepreneur & Art Educator at TISSU Sewing Studio. She obtained her MFA in Fashion Design & Merchandising from the Academy of Art (San Francisco) in 2011. A conscious creator, Nina utilizes fibers & textiles to illustrate our colorful yet complex lives through the power of creative writing & storytelling. IG: @TissuArtWear
The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Dir. Stephan Elliott (1994)
March 24 | 6:30pm
With Special Guest: Imani K.O Kotoure
$10, or Free for WAM Members
An Austrian teenager marries the Dauphin of France and becomes that country’s queen following the death of King Louis XV in 1774. Years later, after a life of luxury and privilege, Marie Antoinette loses her head during the French Revolution (Winner, Best Costume Design 2007, Academy Awards)
When drag queen Anthony agrees to take his act on the road, he invites fellow cross-dresser Adam and transsexual Bernadette to come along. In their colorful bus, named Priscilla, the three performers travel across the Australian desert performing for enthusiastic crowds and homophobic locals. (Winner, Best Costume Design 1995 Academy Awards)
Imani K.O Kotoure is a former Miss Wichita Pride 2k17, All American Goddess 2k18, & Miss Gay Wichita 2k19. Imani enjoys fabric shopping, sewing her own garments, & dancing. When Imani began practicing the art of female impersonation in 2016 Imani never would have imagined the opportunities that the world of Drag had to offer. & She would like to thank her community for their continued support. IG: @imani_kotoure
Marie Antoinette
Dir. Sofia Coppola (2006)
March 10 | 6:30pm
With Special Guest: Monika Maddux, Monika House
$10, or Free for WAM Members
An Austrian teenager marries the Dauphin of France and becomes that country’s queen following the death of King Louis XV in 1774. Years later, after a life of luxury and privilege, Marie Antoinette loses her head during the French Revolution (Winner, Best Costume Design 2007, Academy Awards)
Monika Stockton Maddux is a multidisciplinary American artist and visionary. She is co-founder of No Craft Left Behind Foundation and Creativity Preservation Society – an Artist Residency program for Master Builder Artists to assist in the restoration and preservation of historical home. She is best known for MONIKAHOUSE – a grassroots community event venue for local and touring live musical acts and Visual Artists
